{"product_id":"2005-06-wolfsburg-d-alessandro-shirt","title":"VFL Wolfsburg 2005-06 Nike D'Alessandro vintage jersey XXL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFL Wolfsburg 2005-06 Nike Jersey – The D'Alessandro print, a unique piece of Bundesliga history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2005-2006, \u003cstrong\u003eAndrés D'Alessandro\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wore this \u003cstrong\u003eVFL Wolfsburg Nike home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Bundesliga pitches — a talented Argentinian who arrived in Lower Saxony with all the fire of South America. This XXL \u003cstrong\u003evintage Wolfsburg jersey with D'Alessandro print\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct relic from that pivotal era for the club, sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the Wolves were beginning to build their legend.\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 VFL Wolfsburg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e VOLKSWAGEN\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint:\u003c\/strong\u003e D'Alessandro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XXL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE SPOTS, LITTLE PULLS, LITTLE BUBBLES – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, which tells a true story\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 2005-2006 season was a key period in the history of \u003cstrong\u003eVFL Wolfsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club was playing in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e with growing ambitions, supported by a squad that blended German experience with international contributions. At that time, the \u003cstrong\u003eWolfsburg Wolves\u003c\/strong\u003e were not yet the German champions they would become in 2009, but they were building the foundations of their golden age piece by piece. The Volkswagen Arena was starting to make a name for itself as a formidable stronghold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt the heart of this adventure, \u003cstrong\u003eAndrés D'Alessandro\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Argentinian midfielder who arrived from Real Madrid via Portsmouth, was one of the most exciting figures in the Wolfsburg locker room. With his vision, his dribbling, and his ability to create space, \"El Cabezón\" delighted the supporters of \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagenstadt\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other solid players like \u003cstrong\u003eDiego Klimowicz\u003c\/strong\u003e, also an Argentinian forward, and \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Hofland\u003c\/strong\u003e in defense, gravitated around him, forming a team that was anything but a mere transitional squad.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD'Alessandro, the Argentinian genius on Volkswagen's turf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrained at River Plate, and having played for Real Madrid and Portsmouth, Andrés D'Alessandro chose Wolfsburg to relaunch his European career and he did not disappoint. His elegant play, vision, and technical quality made him a fan favorite for \u003cstrong\u003eVFL Wolfsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e — his print on a vintage jersey is already rare in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike and Volkswagen, a Bundesliga marriage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005-2006, the partnership between \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e and VFL Wolfsburg produced jerseys with a strong identity, featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/strong\u003e logo as the main sponsor — one of the world's major automobile brands for a club that owes its very existence to it. This link between the club and the manufacturer is one of the most unique stories in European football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe mid-2000s Bundesliga, a period of intense transition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMidway between the post-Bosman era and the economic boom of modern football, the \u003cstrong\u003e2005-2006 Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e was a fiercely contested championship where Bayern Munich was not yet the hegemonic steamroller it would become. Teams like Wolfsburg could still dream of causing an upset — and this jersey is direct proof of that.\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 was actually manufactured to be worn in a match or sold to a supporter at that specific time — not a re-issue, not a remake. The cut, the materials, the finishes, the way the print was applied: everything is from that era. This is what makes it irreplaceable for a serious collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eWolfsburg 2005-06 D'Alessandro print jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in 8\/10 condition shows signs of real life: slightly worn prints, some small stains and pulls, a few micro-bubbles. These are not flaws — they are proof that this jersey did not sit in a vacuum-sealed closet. It lived. And for a collector, that is priceless.\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;\"\u003ePlease note: \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An XXL from 2005 often fits like a modern L or XL depending on the brand and cut. Nike at that time generally had more fitted cuts than what we are used to today, even on larger sizes. Never rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, measure your chest, waist, and torso length. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey — do not hesitate to contact us to get them. A poorly fitting \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e stays on the hanger, and that's a shame for everyone.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVFL Wolfsburg vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare item on the collector's market. The club is less publicized than Bayern, Dortmund, or Schalke, which makes period pieces even harder to find — and therefore more valuable to those who know. A \u003cstrong\u003eD'Alessandro\u003c\/strong\u003e print, a player with an unusual career path and undeniable talent, is a double added value for any serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, this jersey remains in very honest condition for a \u003cstrong\u003e2005 vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e almost twenty years old. There aren't many in this condition with a player print from a club like Wolfsburg from that specific period — most are faded, damaged, or simply impossible to find. If you are building a collection of vintage German jerseys, it's now or maybe 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\/VFL_Wolfsburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eVFL Wolfsburg – 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 D'Alessandro print on a Wolfsburg Nike home jersey from 2005-06, it's the kind of piece that doesn't come around twice — if you're here, it's not a coincidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFL Wolfsburg","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54009679970579,"sku":"350059","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2005-06-WOLFSBURG-DALESSANDRO-SHIRT-XXL-350059_5.jpg?v=1775402043","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2005-06-wolfsburg-d-alessandro-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}