{"product_id":"2005-08-brondby-katongo-shirt","title":"Brøndby Away Shirt Adidas 2005-08 Katongo Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eBrøndby IF 2005-08 — The Adidas away shirt flocked with Katongo, a rare Danish piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2005 and 2008, \u003cstrong\u003eBrøndby IF\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its history, between rebuilding and European ambitions. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eCODAN\u003c\/strong\u003e features the flocking of \u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Katongo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Zambian winger who made a lasting impression in Denmark — and that's precisely what makes it an extraordinary piece on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market.\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 2005-2008\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brøndby IF\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CODAN\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, slight traces of time, nothing that compromises the overall look\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 the 2000s, \u003cstrong\u003eBrøndby IF\u003c\/strong\u003e remained the absolute benchmark of Danish football. The Copenhagen club was accustomed to European campaigns and domination in the \u003cstrong\u003eDanish Superliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, even if the 2005-2008 period corresponded to more difficult years in terms of titles. However, the club maintained a strong identity, a fan base among the most fervent in Scandinavia, and an ability to attract quality players from across the African and European continents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was in this context that \u003cstrong\u003eChristopher Katongo\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Zambian international born in 1982, arrived at Brøndby. Fast, technical, capable of making a difference on his wing, Katongo established himself as one of the most exciting players in the Danish league at that time. His time at the club was significant enough for his name to be flocked on an away shirt — and it is this precise flocking that gives this piece its unique collector's value on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market.\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\u003eKatongo, Zambian ambassador in the Superliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nChristopher Katongo is one of those African players who contributed to internationalizing Scandinavian football in the 2000s. At Brøndby, he represented this generation of Zambian players who would later lead the \u003cstrong\u003eChipolopolo\u003c\/strong\u003e to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations — Zambia's historic continental title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrøndby in European cups — the tradition continues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOver the 2005-2008 period, \u003cstrong\u003eBrøndby IF\u003c\/strong\u003e maintained its presence in UEFA competitions, whether in the UEFA Cup or in the qualification phases for the Champions League. These European campaigns, even preliminary ones, are part of the club's DNA and give these away shirts a resonance that extends beyond Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCODAN and Adidas — an iconic partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor duo \u003cstrong\u003eCODAN\u003c\/strong\u003e and kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e characterizes a very specific era in Brøndby's visual history. These commercial-sporting associations define a club's graphic identity over several seasons, and collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eretro Superliga shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e know exactly what it means when they see this logo on the fabric.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that actually existed in the locker rooms, on the benches, and on the pitches of the time — not a reproduction made ten years later to satisfy market nostalgia. The Adidas finishes of this generation are characteristic: fitted cut, technical fabric of the era, heat-pressed or embroidered flocking depending on the version, discreet but recognizable details for the discerning eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with slight wear on the flocking and a few small pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — exactly what you'd expect from a shirt that has lived, not one fresh out of its plastic bag. This isn't a defect, it's proof. A shirt that's too perfect for a piece of this age raises questions. Here, everything is consistent.\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 sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s do not correspond to current standards — this is a reality that every collector must understand before buying. A \u003cstrong\u003esize S from this era\u003c\/strong\u003e is generally closer to a modern XS in terms of shoulder width and chest circumference. The cut is also shorter at the hips than contemporary shirts, and more fitted overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your shoulder width and chest circumference. Compare with the flat measurements of the shirt if they are available, and if you hesitate between two sizes, take the larger one — a slightly loose vintage shirt can be worn, a too-small shirt is unforgiving.\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\u003eVintage Brøndby IF shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are not common outside of Denmark — and even less so with a specific player flocking like \u003cstrong\u003eKatongo's\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is exactly the kind of piece that serious collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eNordic football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e have been looking for for years: a historic club, a premium kit manufacturer, a specific period, and a name that tells a story. The Adidas + CODAN + Katongo + away combination is an ultra-rare configuration on the secondary market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this 8\/10 condition, it's an even stronger argument. There aren't many in this condition — shirts from this era that you find today are often too damaged to be worn, or too perfect to be credible. This one is exactly in the ideal zone: \u003cstrong\u003eworn but preserved, used but respected\u003c\/strong\u003e. The kind of piece you take out for important matches or frame, depending on your mood.\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\/Br%C3%B8ndby_IF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eBrøndby IF — 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;\"\u003eA Brøndby away shirt flocked with Katongo in 8\/10 condition — if you're into \u003cstrong\u003evintage Scandinavian football\u003c\/strong\u003e, you already know it won't last the week. It's your move.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brondby","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54012997075219,"sku":"371497","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2005-08-BRONDBY-KATONGO-SHIRT-S-371497_3_61c84cb9-8e25-4035-98d5-2716c725b33b.jpg?v=1775518691","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2005-08-brondby-katongo-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}