{"product_id":"1997-98-nurnberg-shirt","title":"Nürnberg Home Shirt 1997-98 Adidas Vintage | Bundesliga","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNurnberg 1997-98 Adidas Home Jersey — 1. FC Nürnberg in the Bundesliga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 1997-98 season, \u003cstrong\u003eGerman Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, and 1. FC Nürnberg were attempting to establish themselves permanently in the top flight after years of yo-yoing between the first and second divisions. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eARO\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece of German football history from the 90s — a time when Adidas kits had that powerful graphic identity that is no longer found anywhere today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997-1998\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1. FC Nürnberg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquipment supplier:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE USED PRINTINGS — slight wear on the prints, authentic and expected on a truly worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. FC Nürnberg\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most successful clubs in German football history — nine German championship titles, the last of which dates back to 1968. A huge historical record, but the 1997-98 season unfolded in a very different context: the club was looking for stability in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, between ambitions of solid maintenance and the desire to regain its former standing. It's precisely this kind of less-publicized season that produces the \u003cstrong\u003erarest vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt that time, the \u003cstrong\u003eFrankenstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e — since renamed — remained a fortress for the club's supporters. The squad from this period included players trained in the tough culture of German football, with a locker room typically rooted in that fighting spirit that characterizes \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga football of the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e. Names like Marek Mintal began to emerge in the club's landscape a few years later, but this season was above all about a cohesive team representing Nürnberg on the German pitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurvival as the primary objective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1997-98 Bundesliga season was a season of survival for 1. FC Nürnberg. Every point snatched at home at the Frankenstadion held enormous weight, and this home jersey was the one the players wore to defend their place in German football's elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas and 90s Bundesliga — a unique alchemy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the second half of the 90s, \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas supplied some of Germany's most iconic clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e, with kits that marked an entire generation of fans. The finishes, the stripes, the drape of the fabrics — all of it belongs to a bygone era when jerseys were still made with that characteristic robustness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sponsor ARO — a strong local anchor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eARO\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on this jersey is a precise time marker: this sponsorship partnership belongs to a very short window in the club's history. This type of detail is exactly what \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jersey collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e look for — a documentary authenticity that no modern replica can reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is fundamentally different from a replica from that era or a modern reproduction. The authentic was designed to be worn on the field — more technical material, a more fitted cut for player builds, stitched finishes rather than heat-sealed on retail versions. It's an item designed for performance, not for supermarket sales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with LITTLE USED PRINTINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e — in other words, the prints show slight wear that is entirely normal and even desirable for a piece of this age. It's not a defect, it's proof that this jersey has a real history. A jersey that's too perfect for a 1997-98 piece raises questions. This one is honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards at all. A \u003cstrong\u003esize S from 1997\u003c\/strong\u003e often resembles an XS or a very fitted S in modern sizing. The cuts were designed for professional player physiques — narrow shoulders, cinched waist — which means they can be surprising when put on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you commit, take your actual measurements: chest circumference and back length. Compare them with the flat measurements of the jersey — we can provide them upon request. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises with a \u003cstrong\u003evintage size S jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this generation. Don't rely on your usual modern jersey size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. FC Nürnberg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a historic German football club — nine German championships to its name — but its \u003cstrong\u003evintage jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e remain confidential pieces in the collector's market. We're talking about a club that doesn't have the international exposure of a Bayern or a Dortmund, which makes its kits from that era even harder to find. Rarity is the primary criterion for a good collector's item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with honest wear on the prints, this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas 1997-98 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is in remarkable condition for its age. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most circulating copies are either too damaged to be worn, or fakes. Here, you have an original, documented, clean one that has gone almost thirty years without a fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/1._FC_N%C3%BCrnberg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003e1. FC Nürnberg — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — Jersey history\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage 90s Bundesliga jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that goes off the beaten path and tells a true story of German football, you're in the right place — it's up to you to see if you snatch it up before someone else does.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nurnberg","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009358254355,"sku":"279393","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54009358287123,"sku":"368068","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1997-98-NURNBERG-SHIRT-S-279393_5.jpg?v=1775369296","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1997-98-nurnberg-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}