{"product_id":"2004-05-werder-bremen-valdez-shirt","title":"Werder Bremen Away Kappa 2004-05 Valdez Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWerder Bremen 2004-05: Kappa away shirt flocked Valdez, a relic from an extraordinary season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn the 2004-05 season, \u003cstrong\u003eWerder Bremen\u003c\/strong\u003e defended their German championship title while establishing themselves as one of Europe's most exciting teams. This \u003cstrong\u003eKappa away shirt flocked with VALDEZ\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to that golden era — a true piece of German football history, in a respectable 8\/10 condition.\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 2004-05\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Werder Bremen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e KIK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/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 2004-05, \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Schaaf's Werder Bremen\u003c\/strong\u003e was at its peak. The club had just won the 2003-04 Bundesliga title with spectacular attacking football, and they followed that season with an ambitious participation in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e. This was a rare period for a club of Bremen's size: a competitive team at the European level, packed stands at the Weserstadion, and a playing identity that was talked about across the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, this Werder team relied on players who dominated the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. Johan Micoud dictated the tempo in midfield, Ivan Klasnic tormented defenses, and Miroslav Klose posed an offensive threat every time out. A cohesive, effective generation, embodying exactly what you'd expect from a great German club, without the budgets of the Munich giants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2004-05 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWerder Bremen entered the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e group stage as reigning German champions. Away trips across Europe, European nights under the floodlights of the Weserstadion — it was precisely in these away matches that this type of shirt was worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA high-flying Bundesliga campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDefending a championship title doesn't happen by chance. In 2004-05, Bremen remained in the leading pack of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming that the previous season's triumph was not an accident but the result of a solid, long-term project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe VALDEZ flocking, a rare signature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNelson Haedo Valdez, the Paraguayan striker who arrived in Bremen, perfectly embodies this Werder team, open to the world and capable of recruiting atypical profiles. Finding an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic shirt flocked with his name\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition is already a rarity in itself for any serious collector.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is the actual model worn by players or sold in official stores at the time — not a re-edition, not a copy. Kappa's finishes from that period have their own character: woven logos, reinforced seams, and that very particular way Kappa had of constructing its match shirts, with attention paid to the fabric's performance under stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of vintage football means a shirt that has aged gracefully. No holes, no major discoloration, intact embroideries — this is exactly what you look for when you want a piece that can be displayed as much as it can be worn.\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 Kappa sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An XXL from that era often fits like a modern L or XL depending on the brand and cut — Kappa tended to cut its shirts more fitted than what you find in stores today. Never rely solely on the label, especially for vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, get out your tape measure: measure your chest at its widest point, then your waist. Compare with the actual dimensions of the shirt if provided. A vintage shirt that's too baggy or too tight loses its charm — it's better to take two minutes to check for years of satisfaction.\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\u003eWerder Bremen of the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e remains one of the most underrepresented German clubs in vintage shirt collections, especially compared to Bayern or Borussia, which dominate searches. However, this Schaaf era is objectively one of the most beautiful in the club's recent history — and \u003cstrong\u003eKappa away shirts with KIK sponsorship\u003c\/strong\u003e are becoming increasingly rare on the market. Specific named flockings like Valdez are another level of rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shirt is one of those examples you don't often come across. Most pieces from this season that are still circulating are in far less flattering condition — intense use, peeling flocking, detached logos. Here, you're dealing with a shirt that has been respected, preserved as it should be. There aren't many in this condition still out there.\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\/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 - 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 Kappa away shirt from Werder Bremen, 2004-05 season, flocked Valdez and in 8\/10 condition — if you're a German football collector, the question doesn't even really arise.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Werder Bremen","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54009681510675,"sku":"275032","price":149.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-05-WERDER-BREMEN-VALDEZ-SHIRT-XXL-275032_1.jpg?v=1775402113","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-05-werder-bremen-valdez-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}