{"product_id":"2007-08-werder-bremen-boenish-shirt","title":"Werder Bremen 2007-08 Home Kappa Citibank Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWerder Bremen 2007-08 Kappa Shirt — Boenish printing, Citibank sponsor, the golden age of the Weser\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e2007-2008\u003c\/strong\u003e season, Bundesliga, \u003cstrong\u003eWerder Bremen\u003c\/strong\u003e at the peak of its second wave of post-Schaaf glory. This \u003cstrong\u003eKappa home shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring \u003cstrong\u003eBoenish\u003c\/strong\u003e printing and the \u003cstrong\u003eCitibank\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on the chest, is a piece straight out of a locker room that still smelled of sweat from great European nights — not a blurry memory, but a precise relic from a pivotal era of German football.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt 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 Werder Bremen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kappa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e CITIBANK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, the flockings show slight signs of life that prove this jersey has lived a real match life\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nIn \u003cstrong\u003e2007-2008\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Schaaf's Werder Bremen\u003c\/strong\u003e was a well-oiled machine. The North German club had a string of solid seasons in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and maintained a regular presence on the European stage, particularly in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e. After winning the German championship in 2004 and with the UEFA Cup final looming in 2009, this season was one of those that quietly built the legend, match after match, on the banks of the Weser. This is precisely what makes this shirt interesting: it belongs to the interim episode, one that is too often forgotten, but which forms the backbone of the adventure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nOn the pitch, Werder could count on a world-class core. \u003cstrong\u003eClaudio Pizarro\u003c\/strong\u003e, back at the club, scored his goals with that Peruvian elegance that made the Weserstadion roar. \u003cstrong\u003eMesut Özil\u003c\/strong\u003e, a young prodigy still emerging, began to show the tip of his magical boots. \u003cstrong\u003eMiroslav Klose\u003c\/strong\u003e provided his clinical efficiency in front of goal. And at the back, \u003cstrong\u003ePer Mertesacker\u003c\/strong\u003e imposed his imposing stature in his German-style defense. A class collective, a blessed era for the \u003cstrong\u003eGrün-Weißen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn intense European season in the UEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWerder Bremen of this era was a regular on European nights, with UEFA Cup runs that took fans to all corners of the continent. These away matches, played in the anonymity of opposing cities, are precisely the kind of context that gives value to an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic match jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from that period.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weserstadion as a fortress\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt home, Werder made life impossible for its opponents. In this 2007-08 season, the Weserstadion was an intimidating arena where the big \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e teams often bit the dust. Wearing this home shirt means carrying the energy of that North stand that never gave up.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKappa and Citibank, an iconic alliance of a bygone era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe partnership between \u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e and Werder Bremen during this period produced jerseys with an instantly recognizable style — cuts, Omini bands on the shoulders, typical finishes of the Turin-based kit manufacturer. As for the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eCitibank\u003c\/strong\u003e, the American bank expanding rapidly in Europe before the 2008 crisis, it marked a particular economic era that today gives this shirt an almost historical dimension, far beyond football.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is the version worn by players on the pitch or manufactured to the same technical standards as the locker room — slim fit, technical fabrics of the era, flocking applied according to official standards. It is not the replica sold to the average fan in official stores with its softer finishes and mass-market materials. Here, we are talking about an object built to perform, not to be worn in the stands on Sunday.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with slightly used printings\u003c\/strong\u003e of this Boenish shirt tells exactly this story. The slight signs of wear on the flocking are not flaws — they are irrefutable proof that this jersey has lived. A new jersey in plastic packaging is decoration. This one has a soul.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Kappa jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e systematically run smaller than modern equivalents. An XXL from 2007 often corresponds to a current L, depending on the contemporary brands. The cut is more fitted, the shoulders less wide, and the fabric hangs shorter than what is found today. This is not a manufacturing defect; it is simply the morphological and aesthetic standards of the era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore confirming your order, take the time to measure your chest flat and compare it with the exact measurements of the shirt if available. Chest circumference and back length are the two most reliable data points for a smooth online purchase. If you hesitate between two sizes on vintage Kappa, always go for the size up — you won't regret it.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eWerder Bremen of the late 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most underrated teams in European football in vintage collections. Everyone is fighting for a Liverpool 2005 or a Barcelona 2006, but the Bundesliga gems from that era are still under the radar — for how long? A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Kappa shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Citibank sponsor is a piece that crystallizes a specific era of German football before Bayern absorbed all available oxygen. Geographical rarity, temporal rarity, rarity of the kit manufacturer for this club: all boxes are checked.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this Boenish flocked shirt is in a state you won't easily find again. The slightly used printings give it character without compromising its readability or overall appearance. Werder Bremen pieces from this Kappa-Citibank generation that are still circulating in good condition can be counted on one hand — there really aren't many in this condition floating around the market. If you wait, you're probably waiting for nothing.\n\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\/Werder_Bremen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWerder Bremen — 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 — Shirt 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;\"\u003e\nThis jersey won't look for you — you have to find it. And if you're still reading these lines, you've already understood that you're in the right place.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Werder Bremen","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54009681838355,"sku":"320042","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-08-WERDER-BREMEN-BOENISH-SHIRT-XXL-320042_1.jpg?v=1775402125","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-08-werder-bremen-boenish-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}