{"product_id":"2004-05-vfb-stuttgart-meissner-longsleeve","title":"VFB Stuttgart 2004-05 Home Puma Long Sleeved Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2004-05 – The long-sleeved Puma jersey that perfectly captures the Bundesliga spirit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2004-2005 season, Bundesliga, Stuttgart. \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e was in the midst of rebuilding a strong identity, and this \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved Puma home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with \u003cstrong\u003eMeissner\u003c\/strong\u003e's name, is direct proof of that—an authentic vintage item that has lived, sweated, and shows it. Not a replica from an official store taken out of the closet. A real player's jersey, with its minor imperfections and all its soul.\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 2004-2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e VFB Stuttgart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\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, LITTLE DIRTY – authentic wear and tear 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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn the 2004-2005 season, \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e played in a highly competitive Bundesliga, caught between Bayern Munich, who were winning everything, and clubs like Werder Bremen or Schalke 04, who were vying for European spots. Stuttgart, meanwhile, was building something. The team was finding its rhythm, laying the groundwork for what would become a historic German championship title a few seasons later in 2007. This jersey is a brick in that edifice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the bench, \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni Trapattoni\u003c\/strong\u003e and then \u003cstrong\u003eFelix Magath\u003c\/strong\u003e had left their mark on the club in recent years. In 2004-05, \u003cstrong\u003eMatthias Sammer\u003c\/strong\u003e was at the helm, beginning to instill an ambitious playing philosophy. On the field, names like \u003cstrong\u003eTimo Hildebrand\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal or \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Hleb\u003c\/strong\u003e, who lit up the midfield—a player capable of turning a match into a work of art—proudly wore this home jersey. The atmosphere at the Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion was electric; VFB supporters are among the most loyal in the Bundesliga.\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\u003eThe 2004-05 Bundesliga: a laboratory for future glory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStuttgart finished this season in the middle of the table but gained valuable collective experience. It was this generation, these on-field automatisms, that would lay the foundations for the German championship title won in 2007—the fifth in the club's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Hleb, the Belarusian artist in full bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2004-05, \u003cstrong\u003eHleb\u003c\/strong\u003e was still at VFB and a joy to watch. His dribbling, his vision, his combinations with attackers—he wore this home jersey with a class that would earn him a transfer to Arsenal the following year. When you hold this jersey, you also hold a piece of that golden era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeissner: the flocking of a background player\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name \u003cstrong\u003eMeissner\u003c\/strong\u003e flocked on the back is what makes this piece unique. A squad player, a cog in the team—not necessarily the star on the cover of Kicker, but someone who played on Bundesliga pitches in this specific jersey. That's the true essence of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e: not always the number 10, but always a true story.\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 not the same as a replica sold in an official store. It's the version worn or at least prepared to be worn—different materials, a cut designed for performance, finishes no longer found on mass-market items. The fabric weight, the way the inserts are sewn, the flocking's rendering: everything is different. And often, far superior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003econdition 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e with some small fabric pulls and slight dirt—which is exactly what you expect from an authentic item that has seen life. It's not a flaw; it's proof. A twenty-year-old jersey in perfect condition makes you legitimately wonder if it ever left its hanger. Here, there's no doubt: this \u003cstrong\u003ePuma VFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey had a real life.\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 Puma jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e fit differently than current standards. An XL from that era often corresponds to a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on body type. The cuts were more fitted, designed for footballers—not for the streetwear comfort expected today from a football jersey worn off the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your order, take a tape measure and measure your shoulder-to-shoulder width, chest circumference, and torso length. Then compare with the exact measurements provided in the product photos. This is the only way to avoid an unpleasant surprise—because a vintage jersey that doesn't fit is an unnecessary frustration for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2004-05 long-sleeved jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that ticks several boxes at once for a serious collector. First, flocked jerseys of lesser-known players are often rarer than those of stars—paradoxically, everyone looked for Hleb or Kuranyi's flocking, not Meissner's. The result: fewer pieces in circulation, more uniqueness in your display case. And the \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved\u003c\/strong\u003e version is systematically produced in smaller quantities than the short-sleeved version, making it an even more exclusive item for connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the \u003cstrong\u003eGerman retro football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. An 8\/10 with clean, legible flocking is already well above average for what's available from this era. The imperfections noted are minor and do not alter the appearance of the jersey or its visual impact in a collection. If you want a representative specimen of the \u003cstrong\u003emid-2000s Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e signed by Puma with the Debitel sponsor, it's now or never.\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 – 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;\"\u003eIf the VFB Stuttgart of the 2000s resonates with you, if the Bundesliga of that era left an impression on you, this piece belongs in your collection—period.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54009533726995,"sku":"294680","price":199.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-VFB-STUTTGART-MEISSNER-LONGSLEEVE-XL-294680_1.jpg?v=1775382909","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-vfb-stuttgart-meissner-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}