{"product_id":"2005-06-wolfsburg-longsleeve-shirt","title":"VFL Wolfsburg 2005-06 Home Nike Long Sleeve Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFL Wolfsburg 2005-06 Nike Home Shirt — The Wolf before the explosion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e2005-06 season, \u003cstrong\u003eVFL Wolfsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e, Bundesliga. This is four years before the historic title, but the club is already building something. This \u003cstrong\u003eNike long-sleeved home shirt with the Volkswagen sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e embroidered on the chest is exactly the item that tells the story of this pivotal period — discreet, solid, and completely off the mainstream radar.\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 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\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt\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 2005-06, \u003cstrong\u003eVFL Wolfsburg was a serious mid-table Bundesliga club\u003c\/strong\u003e — neither relegation-threatened nor title contenders, but professional, structured, and financed by one of the world's largest automotive groups. The shadow of \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, founder and owner of the club since 1945, is everywhere: in the infrastructure, in recruitments, on this shirt. It was a period of silent ascent, away from the spotlights of Munich or Dortmund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the Wolfsburg squad of that era relied on reliable and tough players, typical of the Bundesliga in the mid-2000s. Names like \u003cstrong\u003eDiego Benaglio\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, or combative midfielders capable of performing at that level for an entire season. It wasn't yet the era of \u003cstrong\u003eEdin Džeko\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGrafite\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the foundations of the future 2009 German champions were slowly being laid, season after season.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA demanding Bundesliga, round after round\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2005-06 season saw Wolfsburg battling in an ultra-competitive German league, dominated by Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen. The club held its place in the elite with seriousness, accumulating points in the \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e in front of its loyal supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nike partnership at its zenith in the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the mid-2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eNike supplied several German clubs\u003c\/strong\u003e with characteristic cuts, technical fabrics, and a clean design that contrasted with the graphic excesses of the time. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perfect example — functional, clean, iconic in its sobriety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen on the chest — a story of identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFew clubs in the world can boast such a direct and historic link with their shirt sponsor. \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen and Wolfsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e is an organic relationship: the city exists thanks to the factory, the club exists thanks to the city. This logo on this shirt is more than just an advertising contract.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is the version worn by players or sold in official stores at the time — not a modern reproduction, not an imitation. The finishes, the fabric, the cut, the heat-applied or embroidered flocking: everything is original, everything bears the trace of time and actual use. That's what makes the difference between a collector's item and a simple souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10 with slight wear on the markings\u003c\/strong\u003e — what is called \"slightly used printings\". Specifically, the fabric is in excellent condition, the structure of the shirt is intact, and the small marks on the prints are irrefutable proof that this shirt has lived. This is precisely what makes it authentic and desirable for a true collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage shirts from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e follow different sizing charts than current standards. A size L from 2005 often corresponds to a modern M, or even an S depending on the brand and model. \u003cstrong\u003eNike\u003c\/strong\u003e, in particular, had fitted cuts during this period, designed for athletes, not for oversized casual wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it to the actual dimensions of the shirt if available. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact the store directly. It's better to ask an extra question than to have a collector's shirt sitting in a drawer because it doesn't fit the shoulders.\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\u003eVFL Wolfsburg 2005-06 long-sleeved home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare item in the vintage football market. Shirts from \"second-tier\" German clubs — in the media sense, not sporting — from that era are increasingly difficult to find. Big cities, big clubs capture all the attention, and pieces like this go unnoticed until they disappear completely. The \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved version\u003c\/strong\u003e is even rarer than the classic model, as fans bought fewer of them at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this shirt is in a state you rarely find in an original of this age. There aren't many in this condition on the market — and even fewer with this combo of \u003cstrong\u003eNike + Volkswagen + long sleeves + mid-2000s Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you're building a serious collection on the Bundesliga or the history of Nike in European football, this piece ticks all the boxes.\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 — 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 the Wolves of Wolfsburg are part of your German football pantheon, or if you're simply looking for an off-the-beaten-path Nike Bundesliga piece from the 2000s, this shirt is for you. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFL Wolfsburg","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54009680003347,"sku":"346867","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2005-06-WOLFSBURG-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-L-346867_1.jpg?v=1775402044","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2005-06-wolfsburg-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}