{"product_id":"2007-08-duisburg-raptor-shirt","title":"Duisburg 2007-08 Uhlsport Home Vintage Jersey 3XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eDuisburg 2007-08 Uhlsport Home Jersey – The \"Raptor\" that roared in the 2. Bundesliga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2007-08, \u003cstrong\u003eMSV Duisburg\u003c\/strong\u003e was working hard in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e to return to the elite of German football, and it was with this \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eXELLA\u003c\/strong\u003e – and nicknamed \"Raptor\" by collectors – that they fought their battles at the MSV-Arena. A club jersey, rooted in a pivotal era, that you don't come across every day in size 3XL and in this condition.\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 2007-08\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e MSV Duisburg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uhlsport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e XELLA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE USED PRINTINGS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, slightly used prints, fabric in excellent overall condition\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 2007-08, \u003cstrong\u003eMSV Duisburg\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, the second tier of German football, after having spent time in the Bundesliga in previous years. The Ruhr club, founded in 1902, has a glorious past – four German championship titles in the 1930s and 80s – and aims to relive those great moments every season. The \u003cstrong\u003eMSV-Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e, a stone's throw from the Rhine, remains a formidable venue for visitors, even in the second division.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis period is one of a club rebuilding, focusing on a solid squad and a strong identity to become competitive again. Players like \u003cstrong\u003eIvica Grlic\u003c\/strong\u003e, accustomed to the lower German divisions, or local stalwarts formed the backbone of a team determined to prove it still belonged in the German football landscape. The atmosphere in the stadium stands was as fervent as ever – MSV supporters never abandon their club, no matter the division.\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\u003eThe fight for Bundesliga promotion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2007-08 season in the 2. Bundesliga was a constant sprint, with clubs like Karlsruher SC and FC Augsburg in the race for the top two spots that meant direct promotion. Duisburg pushed hard, battling match after match as the challenger, with this Uhlsport jersey as their home armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ruhr Derby in the second division\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEven outside the Bundesliga, confrontations with regional clubs – whether historic rivals or direct neighbors from the Ruhr basin – retained a special intensity. These matches, played in this jersey, are still recounted by MSV fans in the stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport in full revival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2007-08, \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e still dressed several German clubs with cuts and materials that defined the kit manufacturer's identity at the time – jerseys that aged much better than many mass-produced items. The nickname \u003cstrong\u003e\"Raptor\"\u003c\/strong\u003e given to this model by the collecting community speaks volumes about the visual impact and personality of this kit.\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 what the players actually wore on the field – not a simplified version intended for general public stores. The materials are different, the cut is often more technical, the finishes more refined. For a serious collector, it's the only version that truly matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in 8\/10 condition with \u003cstrong\u003eslightly worn prints\u003c\/strong\u003e – what collectors call \"little used printings.\" The fabric, however, is clean and well-preserved. This slight wear on the prints is proof that this jersey has lived, that it may have been worn for real, not just stored in a closet. This is exactly what those who want a piece with a real story are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 3XL from that era can easily be equivalent to a modern XL or XXL depending on the brand and cut. \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e at that time had relatively fitted cuts compared to the oversized cuts seen on football jerseys today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey available on the product sheet. A centimeter difference can change everything between a comfortably worn jersey and a piece that stays in its box. If you hesitate between two sizes, always measure flat on the fabric – it's the only reliable method.\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\u003eDuisburg 2007-08 Uhlsport jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks several rare boxes at once: a historic German football club, a cult kit manufacturer with a strong identity, an iconic sponsor from that era, and a nickname – \"Raptor\" – that testifies to the impact this model had in the enthusiast community. Second division German club jerseys from this period are generally underrepresented in collections, which makes them all the more valuable for those looking to go off the beaten path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 3XL, in 8\/10 condition, with worn prints but a fabric in good condition – \u003cstrong\u003ethere aren't many in that condition still floating around the market\u003c\/strong\u003e. Large sizes in vintage jerseys are always harder to find than common sizes. If you wear 3XL and want a collector's jersey that looks like nothing else in your display case, it's now or 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\/MSV_Duisburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMSV Duisburg – 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;\"\u003eThis Duisburg \"Raptor\" 2007-08 jersey is an honest, no-frills piece that speaks directly to true fans of German football and vintage Uhlsport jerseys – it's up to you to see if it belongs in your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duisburg","offers":[{"title":"3XL","offer_id":54008896717075,"sku":"338498","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-08-DUISBURG-RAPTOR-SHIRT-3XL-338498_5.jpg?v=1775341989","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-08-duisburg-raptor-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}