{"product_id":"2004-05-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve-shirt","title":"VFB Stuttgart Away Puma 2004-05 Vintage Longsleeve Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2004-05: The Puma long-sleeved away shirt that truly evokes the Bundesliga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2004-05 season, \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Neckar river as a backdrop and a Puma on the chest. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eDebitel\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor sewn on is a piece of German football history in its most authentic form—the kind they don't make anymore.\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 2004-2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e VFB Stuttgart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DEBITEL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS - authentic wear of a 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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2004-05, \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e was a club on the rise in German football. The \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e of that era was still a very competitive, intense, and physical league—and Stuttgart was one of its most serious contenders. The Baden-Württemberg club finished that season in mid-table, but behind the scenes, they were preparing for the title that would come two years later, in 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, \u003cstrong\u003eGottlieb-Daimler-Stadion\u003c\/strong\u003e fans could count on players like \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Kuranyi\u003c\/strong\u003e, the striker with predator-like reflexes, or \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Hleb\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Belarusian dribbler who entertained the stands before signing with Arsenal. The atmosphere in Stuttgart that season was one of a club in transition, with quality all over the field and a true playing identity building match after match.\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\u003eA demanding Bundesliga right to the end\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2004-05 Bundesliga season was a constant battle in the middle and top of the table. Stuttgart held its own against the big guns, and every away trip in this shirt was a real statement of intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHleb, the genius who played for Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Hleb\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most exciting players in Germany at this time, and he wore this type of shirt during his performances that caught the eye of big European clubs. Seeing him play in these colours is to capture a pivotal moment in his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDebitel, the sponsor of a bygone era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDebitel\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on the chest is an immediate temporal marker—a German mobile operator that no longer exists in that form today. True collectors spot this kind of detail at a glance, and it's priceless.\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 not a supporter's shirt mass-produced in factories. It's a piece designed to be worn by a player or sold in very limited quantities, with finishes, materials, and a cut that radically differ from mass-market replicas. The \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e of that era, in particular, boasted a fabric quality and manufacturing details that are no longer found in current collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, with some \"little pulls\" that bear witness to its real history. It's not a shirt that came out of hermetic plastic and was never looked at—it's an authentic piece that has lived, and that's exactly what makes it valuable to serious collectors. A shirt that's too perfect is for looking; this one is also for wearing.\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 sizing of \u003cstrong\u003e2000s vintage shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e does not correspond to current standards. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma S\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era often resembles a modern XS in terms of chest width and body length. The cuts were more fitted, more tailored, without the oversized styles seen today. If you're used to a modern S with a bit of room, you might be surprised by the stricter fit of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest width flat, as well as your torso length. Compare with the exact product measurements available on the product sheet. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises—and to keep this shirt on you rather than in a display case.\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\u003eLong-sleeved away shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the rarest pieces on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Long-sleeved versions are produced in much smaller quantities than their short-sleeved counterparts—clubs order fewer, supporters buy fewer, and therefore very few remain in circulation today. A \u003cstrong\u003eStuttgart Puma 2004-05 long-sleeved away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a natural scarcity that makes the piece even more desirable for a true collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, it is in a state you won't easily find for this type of shirt that is over twenty years old. There aren't many in this condition on the market—and even fewer in long-sleeved version. If you are building a serious collection around 2000s Bundesliga or German football in general, this shirt definitely belongs in the lot.\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\/VFB_Stuttgart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart - 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 - Kit 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 a fan of the Bundesliga, German football from the 2000s, or simply rare pieces that tell a real story—this Stuttgart Puma 2004-05 shirt deserves your attention. One opportunity, one era, one unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009533792531,"sku":"200200","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-VFB-STUTTGART-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-S-200200_1.jpg?v=1775382913","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}