{"product_id":"2007-08-vfb-stuttgart-hilbert-shirt","title":"VFB Stuttgart 2007-08 Puma Home Hilbert vintage jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2007-08 Jersey – Puma Home with HILBERT print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2007-08 season was when \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e made its debut in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e after a historic German championship title the previous season. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma home jersey, sponsored by EnBW\u003c\/strong\u003e and printed with \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Hilbert\u003c\/strong\u003e's name, brings a piece of that European adventure directly into your hands.\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 VFB Stuttgart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e EnBW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE SPOTS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, slightly fatigued printing and a few small stains, as expected for a piece that has lived\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 May 2007, \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart won the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e – their first German championship title since 1992. Fifteen years of waiting, and a collective achievement led by \u003cstrong\u003eArmin Veh\u003c\/strong\u003e, the coach no one expected at that level. This title directly opened the doors to the \u003cstrong\u003e2007-08 Champions League group stage\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the jersey you're looking at is the one Stuttgart wore for this European adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad at that time was a well-balanced mix of German talent and international players. \u003cstrong\u003eSami Khedira\u003c\/strong\u003e, still young but already impressive, won balls in midfield. \u003cstrong\u003eMario Gomez\u003c\/strong\u003e finished actions in front of goal. \u003cstrong\u003eCacau\u003c\/strong\u003e dribbled down the wing and caused problems for opposing defenders. And in this group, \u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Hilbert\u003c\/strong\u003e, the right-back whose name adorns this jersey, held his flank with seriousness and consistency throughout the season. A truly solid team that deserved its status as a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's club\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2007-08 Champions League – The return to the European stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStuttgart entered a tough Champions League group and faced top-tier continental opponents. For a club that hadn't experienced such a competition in years, every home match at the \u003cstrong\u003eGottlieb-Daimler-Stadion\u003c\/strong\u003e was a celebration and a challenge, driven by rising players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoberto Hilbert – The solid full-back of the golden era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA product of the club's academy, Hilbert was a pure VFB Stuttgart player. An \u003cstrong\u003einternational German\u003c\/strong\u003e, he perfectly embodied the collective spirit that allowed the club to shine on the national and European stages during this pivotal period in its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnBW on the chest – A partnership rooted in Swabian identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eEnBW (Energie Baden-Württemberg)\u003c\/strong\u003e is no coincidence: it's the regional energy giant, deeply connected to the city of Stuttgart and its economic fabric. This logo on the jersey is also a strong symbol of the club's territorial anchoring in \u003cstrong\u003eBaden-Württemberg\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 a piece made to be worn on the field or distributed to players and club associates – not an item designed for the general public. The finishes are different, the materials more technical, and the printings applied according to the professional standards of the time. It's not a souvenir shop item: it's a \u003cstrong\u003ereal football object\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a manufacturing history and a density that replicas simply don't have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is excellent for a jersey of this generation. The printing shows slight wear – what collectors call \"slightly used printings\" – and a few small, discreet stains. Nothing that would detract from a serious collection: on the contrary, this light wear confirms that the jersey is \u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an item pulled out of a box without ever having existed.\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 Puma jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e generally fit smaller than current standards. A size S from that era often corresponds to a modern XS in terms of chest width and body length. Puma then had a more fitted, close-to-the-body cut, which does not resemble the ample and long cuts of contemporary jerseys. Don't rely solely on the label.\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 own chest circumference and the desired length. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey – don't hesitate to contact us for these precise figures. Two minutes of checking is better than a jersey that stays in the drawer because it doesn't fit the shoulders.\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\u003e2007-08 VFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e is a specific, documented, and recognized period in German football history. A German champion club playing in the Champions League the following season with a team of players who would leave a lasting mark on the Bundesliga – Khedira, Gomez, Cacau, Hilbert. The \u003cstrong\u003ePuma jerseys from this Stuttgart generation\u003c\/strong\u003e are currently clearly undervalued in the European collector's market, making them intelligent acquisitions before prices catch up to their true value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHILBERT\u003c\/strong\u003e print adds an extra dimension: it's not a generic jersey, it's a named piece linked to a specific player from that team, which makes it even more identifiable and memorable. There aren't many in circulation with that name printed and in this condition – an 8\/10 on a printed jersey almost twenty years old is rare. If you collect German football or the Bundesliga from that era, this jersey definitely has a place in your collection.\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\/VFB_Stuttgart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart – 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 champion jersey in the Champions League, printed, in good condition, and signed by Puma – if you're a fan of the Bundesliga or German football from the 2000s, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009534087443,"sku":"364662","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-08-VFB-STUTTGART-HILBERT-SHIRT-S-364662_3.jpg?v=1775382924","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-08-vfb-stuttgart-hilbert-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}