{"product_id":"2006-07-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve-shirt","title":"VFB Stuttgart 2006-07 Long Sleeve Puma Home Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2006-07 Long-Sleeve Shirt — Puma, Bundesliga Season and European Return\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2006-07 VFB Stuttgart season\u003c\/strong\u003e was when the Swabian club reminded the entire Bundesliga that they should never be written off too soon. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeve Puma home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the \u003cstrong\u003eEnBW\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, is exactly what the VFB players wore during a campaign that kept all of Germany on the edge of their seats until the very last matchdays.\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 2006-2007\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, proving this shirt has seen real action\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2006-07 season is simply one of the greatest in VFB Stuttgart's modern history\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club finished as Bundesliga champions — their fifth title — ahead of Schalke 04 and Werder Bremen, in a breathtaking final sprint that no one had truly anticipated at the start of the season. Coach \u003cstrong\u003eArmin Veh\u003c\/strong\u003e orchestrated this remarkable collective performance, with a united, combative squad, typically Swabian in spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eVFB at that time relied on a strong core and individuals who shone brightly without fading. \u003cstrong\u003eMario Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e, then a young, exploding German striker, carried much of the offensive threat. \u003cstrong\u003eSami Khedira\u003c\/strong\u003e began to assert his influence in midfield, with that blend of intensity and game reading that would later make him a global star. Goalkeeper \u003cstrong\u003eTimo Hildebrand\u003c\/strong\u003e had a rock-solid season. These were the men who wore this long-sleeved shirt through the cold autumn and winter at the \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2006-07 Bundesliga title — the triumph that restored VFB's glory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStuttgart finished champions after a season where they never gave up, despite fierce competition from the usual big names. This title, the fifth in the club's history, is still the last one VFB has won — which gives it even greater historical value in hindsight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2007-08 Champions League — qualification as a bonus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Bundesliga title earned VFB Stuttgart a direct ticket to the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, a competition the club would compete in the following season. The 2006-07 shirt therefore paved the way for this elite European adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMario Gomez and Khedira — future stars revealed at Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBefore joining Bayern Munich or Juventus, these two players built their reputations in this very shirt, on this very pitch. Owning this shirt means having a piece of these two talents' time at their formative club.\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 nothing like a souvenir shop replica. It's the player or high-end fan version of its time, made with the techniques of the era, the cuts of the era, the heat-pressed or embroidered prints of the era. You can feel it in your hand, you can see it in the detail of the finishes, and it looks nothing like any modern drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e with slightly worn prints and a few small pulls — which is exactly what you'd expect from a \u003cstrong\u003ePuma VFB Stuttgart 2006-07 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e that has survived almost twenty years without being a museum piece under glass. It has lived. And that's precisely what makes it authentic, not despite its traces, but because of them.\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 are cut differently from current shirts. Sizes from that era, especially from \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e, are generally more fitted, with narrower shoulders and a less oversized drape than what you find today. A vintage XL might correspond to a modern L depending on your body shape and how you prefer to wear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, grab a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Then compare them with the actual shirt measurements available on the product sheet. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — returns on a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's item shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e like this are always a bit of a hassle 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\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2006-07 home shirt in long-sleeve version\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare piece in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. The long-sleeve version of a Bundesliga championship shirt is even rarer than the short-sleeve version — fewer people bought them, clubs produced fewer, and those that have survived in good condition have become collector's items in their own right. The \u003cstrong\u003eEnBW\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, the \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e kit manufacturer, the early 2000s cut: everything contributes to the strong identity of this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition, it remains very presentable — whether to wear it, frame it, or display it. There aren't many in this condition on the market today, especially in the \u003cstrong\u003elongsleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e version. If Stuttgart is one of your favorite clubs, if the Bundesliga of the 2000s speaks to you, or if you are building a collection of \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga champion shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece ticks all the right 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\/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 — Kit 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 shirt that tells a real story, with a real title at the end, from a real club that made its mark on the Bundesliga of the 2000s — this is it. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54009534021907,"sku":"345074","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2006-07-VFB-STUTTGART-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-XL-345074_1.jpg?v=1775382921","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2006-07-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}