{"product_id":"2007-08-werder-bremen-diego-shirt","title":"Werder Bremen Home Shirt Kappa 2007-08 Diego Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eWerder Bremen 2007-08 — Diego's Jersey, the Kappa Era, and Bundesliga at its Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2007-08 Werder Bremen season\u003c\/strong\u003e was when Diego Ribas was at the peak of his powers, a Brazilian midfielder who set the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e alight with thirty-yard goals and assists that are still compiled today. This \u003cstrong\u003eKappa home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with \"DIEGO\" printed on it, featuring its sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eCiti Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e prominently on the chest, is a piece of that wild era of German football — and it's right here, in front of you, in size S.\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 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 Citi Bank\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly Used Printings — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, print slightly marked by time, as it should be\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\u003eWerder Bremen\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Bundesliga institution consistently playing at the top of the table, a club built for Europe and respected far beyond German borders. Under the guidance of \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Schaaf\u003c\/strong\u003e, a long-serving home-grown coach, the Greens of the Weser had a clear playing identity: offensive, technical, fearless football. This was a pivotal period for the club, aiming to confirm its status as a recurring candidate for the top spots in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e after their 2004 title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad that season was a true collection of talented players. \u003cstrong\u003eDiego Ribas\u003c\/strong\u003e, the brilliant Brazilian under Schaaf, was arguably the most exciting player to watch in the Bundesliga that year — a free-kick master, an extraordinary play-maker. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eMiroslav Klose\u003c\/strong\u003e was still there to pressure defenses, and \u003cstrong\u003ePer Mertesacker\u003c\/strong\u003e held down the central defense. This group had character, quality, and a true collective identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments Etched into This Jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiego, King of Set Pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat season, \u003cstrong\u003eDiego\u003c\/strong\u003e scored legendary free-kick goals that went global — curled shots with surgical precision that made the Weserstadion roar. Wearing a jersey with his name is like wearing a piece of that Brazilian magic on German turf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Weserstadion Ablaze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eWeserstadion\u003c\/strong\u003e, a legendary stadium on the banks of the Weser, experienced this era as a permanent celebration. European nights and Bundesliga clashes against Bayern or Dortmund made the Bremen arena one of the most electric venues in German football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe European Campaign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis generation's Werder Bremen was a regular in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the 2007-08 season was no exception. The Greens played their ambitious football on European pitches, showcasing their well-drilled collective play against opponents from across the continent.\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 designed for the field — different cuts, technical fabrics of the era, finishes that have nothing to do with mass-market replicas. The \u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e of this period has its own characteristics: careful stitching, a woven logo, a drape that tells the story of the time as surely as a match photo. It's not a copy; it's the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows a condition of \u003cstrong\u003e7\/10 with slight wear on the prints\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \"DIEGO\" flocking and the \u003cstrong\u003eCiti Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor bear the marks of time, which is exactly what one expects from a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's this lived experience that gives a piece like this its value: it didn't spend its life in plastic; it existed.\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 Kappa jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era fit noticeably smaller than modern cuts. A size S from 2007-08 often corresponds to what one would wear today in a well-fitting XS, or even a very slim S. The cut is straighter, more fitted, without the generous widths seen on current jerseys. Don't rely solely on your usual size — old templates have nothing to do with today's standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, get out a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Then compare with the actual jersey measurements available on the product sheet. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises — and not miss out on a rare piece because you measured incorrectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eWerder Bremen jersey from the 2007-08 season\u003c\/strong\u003e with \"DIEGO\" printed on it is a piece that isn't found on every shelf. \u003cstrong\u003eKappa\u003c\/strong\u003e has not been the Greens' kit manufacturer for a long time, and finding a copy flocked with the name of this Brazilian player — who would later become a star for Juventus and the Brazilian national team — is to capture a specific moment in the history of \u003cstrong\u003evintage German football\u003c\/strong\u003e. Collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e know exactly what this type of piece is worth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 7\/10 with slight print wear, this jersey has lived — but it's holding up well. There aren't many in this condition, with this specific flocking, in size S. \"DIEGO\" pieces from this period are rare on the \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market, and when they appear, they don't stay available for long. If you know what you're looking at, you know what to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo Learn More\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 — 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;\"\u003eIf Diego and that era's Werder Bremen speak to you, this piece deserves your attention — it's concrete, not manufactured nostalgia. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Werder Bremen","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009681903891,"sku":"331027","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-WERDER-BREMEN-DIEGO-SHIRT-S-331027_5.jpg?v=1775402129","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-08-werder-bremen-diego-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}