{"product_id":"1997-98-werder-bremen-herzog-shirt","title":"Werder Bremen 1997-98 Puma Herzog Vintage Home Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWerder Bremen 1997-98 Puma Shirt — The Herzog Flock, a Bundesliga Relic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e1997-98 season, \u003cstrong\u003eWerder Bremen\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAndreas Herzog\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking on the back — this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves no room for doubt. This is not generic: it is an identified, dated item, bearing the name of one of the most iconic players of the Bremen club from that era. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in 9\/10 condition, size L, which has weathered nearly thirty years without too much damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997-98\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Werder Bremen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\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 Shirt Represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 1997-98, \u003cstrong\u003eWerder Bremen\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a period of rebuilding after its glorious Otto Rehhagel years. The club remained a heavyweight in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, an institution of German football capable of competing with the best, but looking to reclaim the title. Coaches Aad de Mos then Wolf Werner managed the team in a context of strong competition — \u003cstrong\u003eBayern Munich\u003c\/strong\u003e, reigning European champions Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen — all giants that made every point precious in the German league.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was in this configuration that the \u003cstrong\u003ePuma 1997-98 home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn at the Weserstadion. The team could rely on strong characters: \u003cstrong\u003eAndreas Herzog\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Austrian playmaker with a class distributor's build, but also players like Ulf Kirsten or the young prospects revolving around the club at that time. Bremen remained a team that played football, never gave up, and whose fans along the Weser were among the most loyal in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched in This Shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndreas Herzog, Werder's Brain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Austrian is the player whose name this shirt bears — and it's no coincidence that someone chose to flock it. Herzog, trained at Rapid Vienna, an Austrian international with over 100 career caps, was the man in Bremen who orchestrated, accelerated play, and delivered balls where others didn't even see them coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1997-98 Bundesliga, a High-Intensity Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis season saw \u003cstrong\u003eKaiserslautern\u003c\/strong\u003e achieve the historic feat of winning the German championship as a promoted team — a first and last in the history of the German league. For Bremen, it was a season of struggle, staying high in the table, with tense matches against the usual big guns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma and German Football in the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe equipment manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e has a historical relationship with German football, and its creations from the late 90s are now sought-after pieces by \u003cstrong\u003evintage shirt collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cuts, finishes, and graphic details of that era have a strong visual identity no longer found in current productions.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that players wore or that fans bought directly at the time of its release — not a modern reproduction, not a reprint. It's period fabric, period labels, a period cut. The difference is felt as soon as you hold it: the weight, texture, and manufacturing details speak for themselves compared to any contemporary copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eWerder Bremen Puma 1997-98 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning almost impeccable for a piece nearly thirty years old. No noticeable discoloration, no visible damage to the Herzog flocking, general integrity that makes it a serious acquisition for any discerning collector. At this level of preservation, there's no nitpicking over details.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage 90s shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 1997 L generally fits like a modern M, sometimes even an S depending on body types. Cuts were more fitted, less oversized, designed to be worn close to the body — that was the fashion in football at the time, before shirts became shapeless bags around the turn of the 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual product measurements if available. If your chest circumference is around 100-104 cm, this vintage L should fit you. Beyond that, expect a snug fit. It's better to check twice than regret once — especially for a piece in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eVintage Bundesliga shirts from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e are becoming seriously rare on the market. Big teams — Bayern, Dortmund — are already highly sought after. But Bremen is a club with a huge history, championship titles, DFB-Pokal wins, regular appearances in the UEFA Cup — and its shirts from this decade are still accessible compared to others, while gaining value year after year. Adding a \u003cstrong\u003eWerder Bremen Puma 1997-98 Herzog flocked collector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e to your collection is betting on a specific and identified piece, not an anonymous shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd with a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there really aren't many in this state still around on the market. Most examples you come across at this age have suffered — poor storage, repeated washes, cracked flocking. This one has clearly been cherished. For a collector who won't compromise on condition, this is exactly the kind of piece you regret not picking up when you see it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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\/Werder_Bremen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWerder Bremen - 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 - Shirt 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 the name Herzog resonates with you and 90s Bundesliga is among your references, this piece has an address. It's waiting for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Werder Bremen","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54009681346835,"sku":"314850","price":249.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1997-98-WERDER-BREMEN-HERZOG-SHIRT-L-314850_1.jpg?v=1775402105","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1997-98-werder-bremen-herzog-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}