{"product_id":"2002-04-hertha-berlin-bobic-shirt","title":"Hertha Berlin 2002-04 Nike Home Bobic vintage shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHertha Berlin 2002-04 Nike Home Jersey — Bobic Flocking, European Ambition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2002 and 2004, \u003cstrong\u003eHertha Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e navigated the mid-table of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, but fiercely clung to its European ambitions. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with the name of \u003cstrong\u003eFredi Bobic\u003c\/strong\u003e — a striker with a formidable past — embodies a season of qualification for the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, a true piece of German football history from the early 2000s.\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 2002-2004\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hertha Berlin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARCOR\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some small pulls, slightly worn prints, with the \u003cstrong\u003eplayer's signature\u003c\/strong\u003e — the authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, not one taken out of a box under cellophane.\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;\"\u003eAt the turn of the 2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eHertha Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced one of the most significant periods in its modern history. After the great European campaigns of the late 1990s — including a memorable \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1999-2000 — the capital club sought to maintain its standing among the elite of German football. The 2002-03 season saw them finish in \u003cstrong\u003e5th place in the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, enough to secure a ticket for the first round of the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e — a competition which, at the time, still retained all its prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003eOlympiastadion\u003c\/strong\u003e locker room at that time, there were players with character. \u003cstrong\u003eFredi Bobic\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose name adorns this jersey, is a striker every Bundesliga fan knows: German champion with Borussia Dortmund in 1996, a reliable goalscorer and a strong figure in German football. Alongside him were players like \u003cstrong\u003eAlex Alves\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Brazilian winger whose dribbles thrilled Hertha for several seasons, and defensive stalwarts like \u003cstrong\u003eArne Friedrich\u003c\/strong\u003e, a future regular German international. It was a team that fought, scraped for points, and never gave up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5th place in the 2002-03 Bundesliga: UEFA ticket validated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFinishing 5th in the Bundesliga in a decade where Bayern, BVB, and Bayer Leverkusen dominated is already a real collective performance. This result earned \u003cstrong\u003eHertha Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e qualification for the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, a competition that, at the time, remained a concrete and legitimate objective for any second-tier European club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFredi Bobic in Berlin: a name that matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRecruited to bring his experience and offensive vision, \u003cstrong\u003eBobic\u003c\/strong\u003e symbolizes the stated ambitions of the Berlin club in the early 2000s. His flocking on this jersey, combined with his \u003cstrong\u003ehandwritten signature\u003c\/strong\u003e, makes it a piece directly linked to a player and not an anonymous corridor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nike-Hertha partnership: an aesthetic of the era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNike Bundesliga productions from the early 2000s now hold a special status in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage German jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cuts, the materials, the attention to detail — all of this is characteristic of an era when Nike was still building its football silhouettes with a true visual identity specific to each club.\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 a version tailored for professional players — a fitted cut, breathable technical fabric, careful finishes on the seams and badges. It's not the mass-market version sold in fan shops: it's the on-field version, the one players put on before heading to the locker room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e: some small pulls on the fabric, prints slightly marked by use — traces that tell a story of this jersey's past. And most importantly, it bears \u003cstrong\u003eBobic's signature\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives it an extra dimension impossible to replicate on a factory-made replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An XL from that era generally runs around a modern L, sometimes even between M and L depending on the build. The cuts were designed for professional footballers' bodies — broad-shouldered, but less generous in length and bust circumference than contemporary cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, grab a tape measure: measure your chest circumference, waist circumference, and torso length. Compare with the actual measurements of the jersey if available, or don't hesitate to contact us directly. It's better to take two minutes of precaution than to have a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e hanging in your closet because it doesn't fit your shoulders.\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 Hertha Berlin jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the early 2000s are generally undervalued in the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman retro football\u003c\/strong\u003e market — and that's exactly why they deserve attention now. The capital club, its European campaigns, its influence in an ultra-competitive Bundesliga: all of this is starting to find its true value among serious collectors. A flocked, signed jersey from a UEFA Cup qualifying season is a historical document — not just a piece of fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with Bobic's original signature\u003c\/strong\u003e... there aren't many in this state still floating around the market. Flocked jerseys of identified and worn players — not generics, but real names — quickly disappear from growing collections. Miss this one, and you won't forget it.\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\/Hertha_BSC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHertha Berlin — 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 — History of Jerseys\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;\"\u003eA Bundesliga jersey from the early 2000s, flocked with Bobic, signed, in serious condition — if you're into Hertha or German football from that era, the decision is quickly made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hertha Berlin","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54006740123923,"sku":"364753","price":179.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2002-04-HERTHA-BERLIN-BOBIC-SHIRT-XL-364753_5.jpg?v=1775230741","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2002-04-hertha-berlin-bobic-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}