{"product_id":"2007-08-hannover-96-bruggink-shirt","title":"Hannover 96 2007-08 Home Diadora Bruggink Vintage Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHannover 96 2007-08 — Bruggink's Diadora jersey, an authentic Bundesliga piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2007-08 season, \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a club fighting match after match to survive in the German elite: this is exactly the context of this \u003cstrong\u003eHannover 96 Diadora home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with \u003cstrong\u003eBruggink\u003c\/strong\u003e's name. An authentic worn piece, which has not been kept under glass — and that is precisely what makes it a special item.\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 Hannover 96\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diadora\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TULFLY\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE DIRTY — authentic wear of a vintage worn jersey\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\u003eHannover 96\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e in a situation well known to all club fans: neither a title contender nor a relegation candidate, but a solid team that diligently accumulates points. The Lower Saxony club, founded in 1896, has always cultivated this identity of hard workers in the German league, far from the spotlight of major clubs but deeply rooted in its history and in the hearts of its supporters. That season, Hannover finished in the middle of the table, which says nothing about the intensity experienced on the field week after week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe team was coached by \u003cstrong\u003eDieter Hecking\u003c\/strong\u003e, a rigorous German technician who laid the foundations for organized play. The squad included names familiar to any Bundesliga follower of that era, including \u003cstrong\u003eArnold Bruggink\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Dutch forward whose name is on this jersey. Bruggink, who notably played for FC Twente, brought his experience and goal-scoring ability to this team. It's this kind of player – not a global star, but a respected professional – who embodies the essence of authentic club football.\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 derby against Werder Bremen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe North German clashes between Hannover and Werder always had a special flavor. In 2007-08, every point against regional teams was invaluable in the race for survival and the final standings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiadora, an out-of-the-ordinary kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a Bundesliga dominated by Adidas and Nike, seeing \u003cstrong\u003eDiadora\u003c\/strong\u003e on a German first division jersey is already a collector's curiosity in itself. The Italian brand had a discreet but real presence in European football in the 2000s, and this partnership with Hannover 96 remains one of its last commitments in the Bundesliga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bruggink flocking, a named rarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey with player flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e is always rarer than a plain jersey — and therefore more desirable on the collector's market. Bruggink is not Ronaldo, and that's precisely why this flocking makes sense: it tells the story of real football, that of complete squads and important but not overly hyped players.\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 not a replica bought in an official store and kept in its packaging. It's a piece that has lived, manufactured with the technical specifications of the time — fabrics, cuts, sewn badges — and bears the marks of time. The difference is felt in the hand, in the cut, in the manufacturing details that no modern replica faithfully reproduces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with worn prints and slight dirt — it's honestly noted, and that's exactly what you expect from a \u003cstrong\u003eworn collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not a brand new item from a store, but a piece that has a history. For a serious collector, this patina is not a flaw: it's proof of authenticity.\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 jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically run smaller than modern jerseys. A size L from 2007 often corresponds to a current M, sometimes even an S depending on the cuts and manufacturers. \u003cstrong\u003eDiadora\u003c\/strong\u003e tended to offer fitted, close-to-the-body cuts, in the tradition of Italian kit manufacturers of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Then compare with our detailed measurements available on the product sheet. A vintage jersey that is too tight or too loose is a shame — taking two minutes to check avoids regrets.\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\u003eHannover 96 Diadora 2007-08 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare item for several reasons. Diadora has not dressed Bundesliga clubs for years — every piece from this period is, by definition, in limited and non-renewable stock. Add to that the Bruggink flocking, and you have a \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that is unlike any other on the shelves. Major Bundesliga clubs have thousands of jerseys in circulation; Hannover 96 2007-08 season with flocking is another story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. An 8\/10 condition on a jersey from this era, worn and honestly described, is a great find. Really worn pieces sell for less, \"new\" stock items are almost impossible to find for this specific model — this 8\/10 is exactly where a savvy collector wants to be: authentic without being damaged.\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\/Hannover_96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHannover 96 — 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;\"\u003eThis jersey will not be restocked — if you follow Hannover 96, if you collect Diadora, or if you want a truly unique Bundesliga piece, you know what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannover 96","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54009290129683,"sku":"364557","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-HANNOVER-96-BRUGGINK-SHIRT-L-364557_3.jpg?v=1775361745","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-08-hannover-96-bruggink-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}