{"product_id":"2007-08-duisburg-shirt","title":"MSV Duisburg 2007-08 Home Uhlsport Vintage Jersey 3XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMSV Duisburg 2007-08 Jersey — Uhlsport Home, Signed Ivica Grlić\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 had a solid season in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, finishing sixth in the standings under kit manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e and sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eXella\u003c\/strong\u003e. This home jersey is one of the rare worn pieces from that era circulating on the collector's market — with the added bonus of an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic signature from Ivica Grlić\u003c\/strong\u003e directly on the fabric.\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 2007-2008\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 PULLS, WITH AN AUTOGRAPH IVICA GRLIC — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, real signs of play and a handwritten signature as a living certificate\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMSV Duisburg\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most historic clubs in German football, founded in 1902, accustomed to the roller coaster ride between the Bundesliga and the second division. In 2007-08, the \u003cstrong\u003eZebras\u003c\/strong\u003e — as their fans call them — played in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and had a solid campaign that saw them finish \u003cstrong\u003esixth in the final standings\u003c\/strong\u003e. For a club of this stature, it was a season of hard work and reconstruction, away from the spotlight of the elite but with a very real playing identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis season, the Duisburg professional squad included \u003cstrong\u003eIvica Grlić\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Croatian forward who played for several German clubs, whose signature precisely adorns this item. The jersey sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eXella\u003c\/strong\u003e, a European giant in construction materials based in Duisburg itself, roots this jersey in its territory — a detail that does not deceive purists of \u003cstrong\u003eregional German football\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 in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sixth-place finish in the 2. Bundesliga 2007-08\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinishing sixth in a league as competitive as the German second division is no easy feat. The Zebras showed a consistency this season that earned them the respect of their opponents, without however achieving promotion — the fight for the title and promotional spots is cruel in the 2. Bundesliga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Uhlsport era in Duisburg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe partnership between \u003cstrong\u003eMSV Duisburg and Uhlsport\u003c\/strong\u003e produced a series of technical jerseys with a sleek design, typical of the mid-2000s. The seams, finishes and embroidered logos from this Uhlsport era are now highly sought after by collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage German jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe signature of Ivica Grlić — a direct autograph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIvica Grlić, a Croatian forward with a finisher's profile, wore the colors of Duisburg during this period. Having his autograph on an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic worn jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct connection to the player and the season — far beyond a simple piece of 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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is one that was actually manufactured to be worn by professional players or sold as a match version at the time — not a modernized reproduction. The differences with a replica are obvious as soon as you hold it: cut, material, internal finishes, original labels. It is an object of its time, not a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is excellent for a jersey from this era. The few small pulls are the mark of a \u003cstrong\u003egenuinely used jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e and not an item that remained in a box for seventeen years. Ivica Grlić's signature, directly on the fabric, indisputably confirms its authenticity.\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 Uhlsport sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are generally more fitted than current cuts. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage 3XL\u003c\/strong\u003e may correspond to a modern XL or XXL depending on measurements, particularly in shoulder width and torso length. Never rely solely on the size label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your \u003cstrong\u003echest circumference\u003c\/strong\u003e (flat, armpit to armpit, multiplied by two) and the \u003cstrong\u003etotal length of the jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e (collar to bottom). Compare these figures with a jersey you already wear and that fits you well. If in doubt, contact us directly — we measure each item before shipping.\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\u003e2. Bundesliga jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e are still undervalued on the collector's market, and now is precisely the time to get interested in them. MSV Duisburg, with its century-old history, its roots in the industrial Ruhr, and its well-developed ultra culture, is a club that deserves a serious place in any collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage German football\u003c\/strong\u003e. And Uhlsport pieces from this generation are seriously becoming rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market — a \u003cstrong\u003eworn jersey with original autograph\u003c\/strong\u003e in 8\/10 condition doesn't come by easily. Ivica Grlić's signature transforms this jersey into a unique piece, impossible to reproduce or duplicate. It's the kind of object that gains value over time, not the other way around.\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 — 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;\"\u003eA 2. Bundesliga jersey with an original autograph on it, that's not the kind of thing you find twice. If you're on this page, you already know what you're looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Duisburg","offers":[{"title":"3XL","offer_id":54008896782611,"sku":"348653","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-08-DUISBURG-SHIRT-3XL-348653_1.jpg?v=1775341993","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-08-duisburg-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}