{"product_id":"2005-06-vfb-stuttgart-shirt","title":"VFB Stuttgart Home Jersey 2005-06 Puma EnBW vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2005-06: The Puma Jersey from a Pivotal Bundesliga Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2005-06, \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e was in the midst of rebuilding its identity, with a young and ambitious squad that was beginning to make a name for itself in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, emblazoned with \u003cstrong\u003eEnBW\u003c\/strong\u003e — the regional energy supplier of Baden-Württemberg — is a direct testament to a pivotal era, just one year before the German championship title that would electrify the entire country.\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 2005-2006\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 EnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear and tear of a worn vintage jersey, a few small snags, nothing that detracts from the beauty of the piece\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 2005-06 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni Trapattoni\u003c\/strong\u003e in charge of Stuttgart, an experienced coach brought in to stabilize a club seeking its footing after years of inconsistency. \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e finished that season in a respectable fifth place in the Bundesliga, enough to qualify for the UEFA Cup — and more importantly, enough to confirm that something was building in Baden-Württemberg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis was the season when names like \u003cstrong\u003eMario Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e — then a promising young striker who came up through the club's academy — began to emerge. Alongside established players like \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Hleb\u003c\/strong\u003e, who had left for Arsenal the previous summer, the Roten had to reinvent themselves. This difficult transition is woven into the seams of this jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMemorable Moments Etched into This Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion as a Fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt home that season, Stuttgart made life difficult for any opponent. The crowd at the \u003cstrong\u003eCannstatter Kurve\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most fervent atmospheres in the Bundesliga — spurred their players on in this jersey every match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMario Gomez, the Rise of a Future Goalscorer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2005-06, \u003cstrong\u003eMario Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e was still just a 20-year-old kid pushing hard to make his mark. He earned his minutes, scored his first Bundesliga goals, and wore this exact jersey. Collecting this jersey also means owning a piece of the pre-career of one of the best German goalscorers of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnBW Sponsorship, Symbol of Strong Regional Roots\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnBW\u003c\/strong\u003e — Energie Baden-Württemberg — is more than just a logo on the chest. It embodies the visceral link between the club and its region. This partnership has lasted for several years and reminds us that Stuttgart, unlike the big clubs in the Ruhr or Bavaria, remains deeply rooted in its region.\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 one that has a past. Not one stored under glass from the moment it left the box. It's a jersey that has seen locker rooms, stands, public transport on match night, and passionate debates among friends. The quality of \u003cstrong\u003ePuma materials from that era\u003c\/strong\u003e — the finishes, the woven badges, the sponsor lettering — is immediately identifiable to an experienced eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 with a few small snags\u003c\/strong\u003e — what are called \"little pulls\" in collector's jargon. Nothing dramatic, nothing that jumps out. This is exactly what an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is: not perfect like a display item, but real, tangible, steeped in history. Perfectionists who shy away from imperfections are warned; true enthusiasts will immediately understand its value.\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\u003ePuma vintage jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e generally run smaller than modern gear. A size M from that era often corresponds to what would now be called an S+ or a slim M. If you regularly wear a modern L, you'll need to think twice before making a purchase. But if you wear a current M with a rather slender build, you'll be fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePractical advice: take a tape measure and measure your chest width on a jersey that fits you well. For this \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart jersey size M\u003c\/strong\u003e, expect approximately 50-52 cm across the chest when laid flat (i.e., 100-104 cm chest circumference). If you have any doubts, contact us — we're here to prevent unpleasant surprises.\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 is a historic Bundesliga club — with five German championship titles to its name — but its vintage jerseys are strangely underrepresented in the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. You see thousands of Bayern, Dortmund, or Schalke jerseys. Stuttgart is another story: rarer, more confidential, and for that very reason, much more interesting for a collector who doesn't want the same jersey as everyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd above all, this jersey carries a particular narrative charge: it directly foreshadows the \u003cstrong\u003e2006-07 Bundesliga title\u003c\/strong\u003e, VFB's great season under Armin Veh. Owning the jersey from the season before is holding the chapter that precedes the climax in your hands. There aren't many around in this condition on the market — a 7\/10 with only a few pulls is fair and wearable. Not a wreck, not an inaccessible museum piece. A true collector's jersey for the passionate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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 looking for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that stands out, that has meaning and a real story behind it — you've found it. It's up to you to decide if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54009533956371,"sku":"340214","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54009533989139,"sku":"354842","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2005-06-VFB-STUTTGART-SHIRT-M-340214_1.jpg?v=1775382919","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2005-06-vfb-stuttgart-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}