{"product_id":"2007-08-eintracht-frankfurt-shirt","title":"Eintracht Frankfurt Home Jako 2007-08 vintage jersey - Fraport","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt 2007-08 Jersey — The Jako era, Fraport sponsor, and a club rebuilding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2007-08, \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e was undergoing a rebuilding period in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from the top but never far from the hearts of its supporters. This \u003cstrong\u003eJako home jersey sponsored by Fraport\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies that reality: a club with immense history, a strong identity, and a season of working in the shadows.\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 Eintracht Frankfurt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jako\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e FRAPORT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: FRAPORT — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2007-08 was a club in full reconstruction after a \u003cstrong\u003edifficult period in the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club had been relegated to the 2. Bundesliga at the end of the 2003-04 season, then promoted, but was still struggling to regain true stability among the German football elite. This 2007-08 season is part of this patient rebuilding dynamic, with a team looking for its place in the mid-table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad at that time included players like \u003cstrong\u003eMarkus Pröll\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, and key figures such as \u003cstrong\u003eChristoph Spycher\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Ochs\u003c\/strong\u003e on the right flank. The attack relied notably on \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander Meier\u003c\/strong\u003e, a name that would become emblematic in Frankfurt, as he would establish himself as one of the club's best goalscorers over the next decade. This season also saw \u003cstrong\u003eFriedhelm Funkel\u003c\/strong\u003e at the helm, with the mission of restoring a tactical identity to a transitional group.\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\u003eAlexander Meier begins to write his legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2007-08 season marks one of Meier's first truly serious campaigns in the Eagle's jersey. The one who would later be nicknamed \"Fußballgott\" in Frankfurt was already laying the groundwork for an entire career dedicated to this club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Waldstadion renamed Commerzbank-Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005, Frankfurt's mythical stadium had been renovated for the 2006 World Cup and renamed. In 2007-08, supporters were still discovering their transformed stadium, but the atmosphere remained unchanged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFraport, a sponsor rooted in local identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eFraport AG\u003c\/strong\u003e, operator of Frankfurt Airport, alone symbolizes the deep connection between the club and its city. This is not an exotic sponsor seeking visibility — it's Frankfurt sponsoring Frankfurt.\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 immediately distinguishable from an era replica or a modern reproduction. The finishes are different, the interior labels bear the marks of time, and the logos — here, those of \u003cstrong\u003eJako\u003c\/strong\u003e — are embroidered or flocked with the techniques specific to that period. It's an item made to be worn on a pitch or in the stands, not to be displayed under glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is excellent for a jersey from this era. The Fraport flocking is present and legible. There is natural wear that shows this jersey has lived — and that's exactly what makes it an authentic item, not a copy that came out of a box yesterday.\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 size S jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era generally correspond to a more fitted cut than current standards. Manufacturers in the 2000s cut their jerseys closer to the body, with less material than modern \"loose fit\" cuts. A vintage S can be closer to a contemporary XS depending on body types.\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. As a general rule, allow 5 to 10 cm of ease compared to your raw measurement if you want to wear it comfortably. If you want it fitted or are just looking for a collector's item to display, the indicated size is good as is.\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\u003eEintracht Frankfurt jerseys from the Jako period\u003c\/strong\u003e are significantly rarer on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market than pieces from the 90s or more recent post-2010 editions. The manufacturer Jako, a German brand positioned for mid-table clubs at the time, did not produce millions of units for the international market — which makes each rediscovered example in good condition all the more interesting to acquire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line:height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with the Fraport sponsor visible\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is exactly the kind of piece that is no longer easily found. Thematic collections around the \u003cstrong\u003e2000s Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e are on the rise, and German football fans are actively seeking these items that tell a decade of often underestimated football. There aren't many in this condition circulating — if you miss out, the next one might be in worse condition or twice as expensive.\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\/Eintracht_Frankfurt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt — 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;\"\u003eA German club jersey in full reconstruction, a discreet manufacturer, a 100% local sponsor — this is exactly the kind of piece that quietly completes a serious collection. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eintracht Frankfurt","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54008987877651,"sku":"214208","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-08-EINTRACHT-FRANKFURT-SHIRT-S-214208_1.jpg?v=1775352356","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-08-eintracht-frankfurt-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}