{"product_id":"2004-05-vfb-stuttgart-special-kuranyi-shirt","title":"VFB Stuttgart Away Shirt 2004-05 Puma Vintage Kuranyi","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart Away Jersey 2004-05 — Puma, the Kuranyi era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eStuttgart, 2004-2005 season: the Swabian club is rebuilding its identity, with Kevin Kuranyi at the top of his game before his sensational departure to Schalke. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage VFB Stuttgart Puma away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies all the ambivalence of a pivotal era, with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eDebitel\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly visible on the chest — a detail that true connoisseurs will not miss.\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 Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\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, some slightly pulled threads, nothing that affects the readability or beauty of the 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;\"\u003eThe 2004-2005 season was a particularly interesting period in the recent history of \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Baden-Württemberg club was then looking to consolidate its place among the elite of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, two years before winning the German championship title, which would crown the work accomplished. The team, coached by \u003cstrong\u003eFelix Magath then Giovanni Trapattoni\u003c\/strong\u003e, was navigating in the upper echelons of the standings, with clear European ambitions. It was a period of tactical transition and collective ascent, visible in every home and away match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn an individual level, it was Kevin Kuranyi's golden era in the Swabian jersey — before the German international left for Schalke 04 in the summer of 2005. Alongside him, players like \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Hleb\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Belarusian with the devastating left foot, or \u003cstrong\u003eZvonimir Soldo\u003c\/strong\u003e as a midfield anchor, gave this Stuttgart team a real personality. This jersey represents the last season of that generation, and it shows.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKuranyi, last dance in Swabia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2004-2005 season was Kevin Kuranyi's last with VFB Stuttgart before his transfer to Schalke 04. The powerful and clinical German-Brazilian striker wore this same away jersey on pitches across the Bundesliga — reason enough for this jersey to be a historical testament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Hleb before Arsenal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was also \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Hleb's\u003c\/strong\u003e last season at Stuttgart before he joined Arsenal FC in 2005 to become one of Arsène Wenger's favorites. His time at VFB remains one of the most brilliant in the club's recent history, and this jersey belongs precisely to that magical period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Debitel sponsor, an undeniable historical marker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDebitel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a German telecom operator now defunct as an independent brand, adorns the chest of this jersey like a temporal ID card. For a serious collector, this type of era-specific sponsor is an immediate reference — it never misleads about the authenticity and manufacturing period of the jersey.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica sold in a shop for tourists. The authentic one is what was actually available for sale or worn during matches: different finishes, technical fabrics of the era, more embossed sewn badge, heat-pressed or embroidered flocking depending on the clubs. Here, we are indeed looking at an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Puma 2004-2005\u003c\/strong\u003e — the real deal, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 8\/10 condition with a few \"little pulls\" — these micro-thread snags characteristic of jerseys that have seen life — absolutely does not question the authenticity or general condition of the jersey. In fact, it's this kind of detail that proves the jersey hasn't been vacuum-sealed in a warehouse for twenty years: it existed, it was worn, it has a story. And that's exactly what we look for in a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Puma jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e fit differently from current cuts. An XL from 2004-2005 is often equivalent to a modern L in terms of chest width, with a more fitted cut and slightly narrower shoulders than what we are used to today. European sizing of the time was less generous than current standards, influenced by large Asian productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take a tape measure and measure your chest width flat, then add two to three centimeters for a comfortable fit. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey if available. For this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Stuttgart XL jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, body types with a chest circumference between 100 and 110 cm will generally be a good fit, but the measurement remains the only true reference.\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\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e remains an underrepresented club in French-speaking vintage jersey collections, even though its track record and history largely deserve the attention of serious enthusiasts. An away jersey from the 2004-2005 season with the Debitel sponsor is a precise, dated piece that testifies to a very particular football era in Germany. The \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga of the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e is starting to seriously interest collectors, and prices are following suit: beautiful pieces from this decade are becoming increasingly rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 8\/10 with just a few small pulls, it's in a truly respectable condition for a \u003cstrong\u003etwenty-year-old vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most jerseys from that era that circulate are either too worn to be proudly displayed, or impossible to find. This one, you can frame it as much as wear it on match day. That's the definition of a good collector's item.\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 - 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 a fan of the Bundesliga, German football from the 2000s, or simply looking for a rare and meaningful piece, this Stuttgart 2004-2005 ticks all the boxes. It's your turn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54009533890835,"sku":"241381","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-VFB-STUTTGART-SPECIAL-KURANYI-SHIRT-XL-241381_1.jpg?v=1775382916","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-vfb-stuttgart-special-kuranyi-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}