{"product_id":"2004-06-fc-nurnberg-shirt","title":"FC Nürnberg 2004-06 Adidas Home Shirt Vintage 2XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFC Nürnberg 2004-06 Adidas Home Shirt — Der Glubb in the Bundesliga Era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt's 2004. \u003cstrong\u003eFC Nürnberg\u003c\/strong\u003e has just played a competitive Bundesliga season and proudly displays the \u003cstrong\u003eMister Lady Jeans\u003c\/strong\u003e logo, an iconic sponsor of that period, on its chest. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas 2004-2006 home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in size 2XL is a piece directly from an era when German football was reinventing itself, two years before the 2006 World Cup hosted at home.\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 2004-2006\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC Nürnberg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e MISTER LADY JEANS\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 small pulls without major snags, the fabric retains its full integrity\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1. FC Nürnberg\u003c\/strong\u003e, affectionately nicknamed \u003cem\u003eDer Glubb\u003c\/em\u003e by its supporters, is a club founded in 1900, nine-time German champion, a true institution of German football. The 2004-2006 period corresponds to a phase of reconstruction and stabilization in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a club seeking to consolidate its place in the elite after up-and-down seasons between the first and second divisions. It's a time of fundamental work, of loyalty to the sporting project, far from the glitz and glamour — which perfectly matches the DNA of a popular and authentic club like Nürnberg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, these seasons saw solid players representing German football of the era. \u003cstrong\u003eMarek Mintal\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Slovak striker, made a name for himself under the Glubb shirt — he notably finished as the top scorer in the Bundesliga during the 2004-2005 season with 24 goals, an exceptional performance that propelled the club and made it visible on a European scale. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eRaphael Schäfer\u003c\/strong\u003e established himself in goal as a reliable and respected goalkeeper. These names are exactly what this shirt saw from the stands or the sidelines.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarek Mintal, Bundesliga top scorer 2004-2005\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWith 24 goals in the league, the Slovak created a sensation throughout Germany, surpassing much more publicized strikers. This home shirt is the one he wore at the \u003cstrong\u003eFrankenstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e for each of his home goals that season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Frankenstadion as a fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNürnberg's stadium, later renamed easyCredit-Stadion, is renowned for its fiery atmosphere and ultra-committed supporters. Playing at home in this shirt meant relying on a crowd that never gives up, even in difficult times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rise to power before the 2006 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe city of Nürnberg was one of the host cities for the \u003cstrong\u003e2006 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e in Germany — a period of local pride and unique footballing excitement. This shirt belongs exactly to the two seasons preceding this global event, in a context where all of German football was preparing to welcome the world.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a reproduction printed in 2024. It's a shirt manufactured at the time, to be worn — by players or sold to supporters in official club stores. The cut, the fabric weight, the \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e finishes of the era: all this tells a story that modern replicas cannot imitate, however well finished they may be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with some slight pulls (little pulls)\u003c\/strong\u003e — that's exactly what you expect from a shirt that has lived. Not a shirt under cellophane never taken out of its packaging, but an object that existed, that was worn, and that carries within it the authenticity that serious collectors seek. An honest piece, without embellishment.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas shirts from the mid-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e fit differently than current standards. A 2XL from 2004-2006 often corresponds to a modern XL, or even an L depending on the build. The cuts of the time were more fitted, less oversized than what we see today in football or streetwear fashion. Do not order blindly based solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, get out your tape measure and take your chest, shoulder, and length measurements. Then compare with a shirt you already wear and know the fit of. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — and to fully enjoy your piece once received.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFC Nürnberg\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a club largely underrepresented in vintage shirt collections outside of Germany. Nine league titles, a century-long history, and yet few pieces circulate on the international market — especially in good condition. An \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas 2004-2006 home shirt with Mister Lady Jeans sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e is an objective rarity for anyone interested in German football or Bundesliga pieces from that decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, the light pulls do not betray the structure of the shirt, the logos are intact, and the piece is perfectly presentable whether worn or framed. There aren't many in this condition still circulating on the market — most German club shirts from this era have aged poorly or disappeared from radar. If Der Glubb calls you, now is the time.\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\/1._FC_N%C3%BCrnberg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFC Nürnberg — 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 — Shirt 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 collect Bundesliga shirts or want an authentic German piece that's out of the ordinary, this Nürnberg 2004-2006 ticks all the boxes — it's up to you to see if you snatch it up before someone else does.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nurnberg","offers":[{"title":"2XL","offer_id":54009358713107,"sku":"322781","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2004-06-FC-NURNBERG-SHIRT-2XL-322781_1.jpg?v=1775369315","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2004-06-fc-nurnberg-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}