{"product_id":"2006-07-vfl-wolfsburg-santana-longsleeve","title":"VfL Wolfsburg 2006-07 Nike Home Vintage Santana L\/S Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFL Wolfsburg 2006-07 Nike Home Jersey — Santana Print, Long-Sleeved Version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2006-07 VfL Wolfsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e Bundesliga season, a \u003cstrong\u003eNike long-sleeved\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey with \u003cstrong\u003eSantana's\u003c\/strong\u003e name printed on it, all sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/strong\u003e — this is an item that smells of the wet turf of the \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e on an autumn match night. An authentic piece from that era with a player print is already rare. In long sleeves, that's another story.\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 2006-2007\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 9\/10\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;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2006-07\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Wolfsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e was a club in the midst of rebuilding its identity in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. This was three years before the historic 2009 title, but the sporting project was already in place, the puzzle pieces beginning to fit together. The management focused on targeted recruitment, Felix Magath's team was still a recent memory, and the club was finding its pace in the German elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eMidfielder \u003cstrong\u003eDiego\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Brazilian with the velvety left foot, began to make a name for himself around this time before becoming one of the darlings of the \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this context, \u003cstrong\u003eSantana\u003c\/strong\u003e — the player who wore this print — represents this transitional squad, composed of technical profiles and a footballing identity that was built season after season. \u003cstrong\u003eNike had been dressing Wolfsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e for several years at this time, and this long-sleeved model is typical of the care taken in the American brand's professional locker room lines.\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\u003eAn increasingly competitive Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2006-07 Bundesliga season was marked by Bayern Munich's dominance, but clubs like Wolfsburg challenged the established order match after match. Every point earned at the \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e counted double to assert the club's legitimacy in the elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nike era at Wolfsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe partnership between \u003cstrong\u003eNike and VfL Wolfsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e at that time produced jerseys with a sober and very professional design, in the great tradition of Bundesliga kits of the 2000s. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved home\u003c\/strong\u003e model is one of the most sought-after of that generation, precisely because few fans chose the long-sleeved versions in stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Santana print — an authentic locker room piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA jersey printed with a player's name immediately becomes a piece that tells a human story behind the number. This \u003cstrong\u003eSantana print\u003c\/strong\u003e in a \u003cstrong\u003eplayer issue\u003c\/strong\u003e or official store version from the time transforms this jersey into a living document of a specific season.\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 the version sold to the general public at the time or worn in matches — meticulous finishes, high-quality Nike technical fabrics, and that feel in hand that you don't find on modern reproductions. The print is from the era, the tags are from the 2000s, everything is consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eHere, with a \u003cstrong\u003econdition rated 9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, we have an exceptional example for its age. Nearly twenty years after its manufacture, this \u003cstrong\u003eNike VfL Wolfsburg 2006-07 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is in a general condition that would make many modern pieces look like old relics. That's the true criterion of a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that stands the test of time.\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 Nike sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are structured differently from current cuts. An \u003cstrong\u003eXL from 2006\u003c\/strong\u003e often corresponds to a modern L in actual measurements — the cuts were generally more fitted, less oversized than today. Don't rely solely on the label; always consult the precise measurements before confirming your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe most reliable method: take a jersey that currently fits you well, lay it flat, and measure the shoulder width, chest width (flat, times two), and total length. Compare with the actual product measurements available on the product sheet. Two minutes of checking, zero unpleasant surprises upon delivery.\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\u003eVintage Nike Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this period — say 2003 to 2008 — are increasingly sought after by European collectors. Wolfsburg in particular has seen a resurgence of interest since the 2009 title, and everything preceding this \u003cstrong\u003egolden age of VfL\u003c\/strong\u003e automatically becomes rarer and more coveted. A long-sleeved jersey with a player print is the perfect combination for a standout piece in any display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey has barely been worn. No visible snags, the markings are clear, the Nike fabric has maintained its shape. There aren't many in this condition after all these years — most examples from this season have been washed dozens of times, worn at the stadium in all weathers, and ended up at the bottom of a box. This one is in a different category.\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 - 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 building a serious collection around the Bundesliga or German football of the 2000s, this \u003cstrong\u003eVfL Wolfsburg 2006-07 Nike long-sleeved jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the kind of piece you regret not picking up when it was still available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFL Wolfsburg","offers":[{"title":"XL. 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