{"product_id":"2007-08-wolfsburg-genter-shirt","title":"VFL Wolfsburg Home Nike 2007-08 Authentic Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFL Wolfsburg 2007-08 Jersey — Authentic Nike Genter, the pre-season of the big upheaval\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2007-08, \u003cstrong\u003eVFL Wolfsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e was undergoing a silent transformation — a solid Bundesliga club, backed by the power of \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen\u003c\/strong\u003e, unknowingly preparing for one of the most spectacular campaigns in German football history. This \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Nike Genter home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, size XL, is the uniform from the pivotal season that preceded the title — a rare piece for those who know what was to follow.\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 VFL Wolfsburg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volkswagen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little Pulls — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, some small characteristic snags of an authentic from that era\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2007-08, \u003cstrong\u003eVFL Wolfsburg\u003c\/strong\u003e held a particular position in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e landscape: neither an anonymous outsider nor an obvious title contender, the Lower Saxony club was methodically building its sporting project. The arrival of \u003cstrong\u003eFelix Magath\u003c\/strong\u003e as coach would gradually transform this team into a winning machine. It was during this season that serious foundations were laid, far from the spotlight on Bayern Munich or Werder Bremen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad already had quality players who would make an impact in the following years. \u003cstrong\u003eGrafite\u003c\/strong\u003e, the devastating Brazilian striker, was starting to find his feet in the team. \u003cstrong\u003eEdin Džeko\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Bosnian giant, was also present — two attackers who would collectively explode the following season. This jersey is from their rise to power, before their big breakthrough.\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 transition season under Magath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFelix Magath took over the club and immediately imposed his method — demanding, rigorous, sometimes criticized. It was this 2007-08 season that allowed him to establish the routines and winning culture that would lead Wolfsburg to the top in the following campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrafite and Džeko, the duo in the making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFew people knew it yet in 2007-08, but the two strikers were already sharing the locker room and beginning to build their chemistry. The following season, they would simply be the most formidable attacking duo in the entire Bundesliga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unwavering support of Volkswagen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eVolkswagen sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e, present on the chest of this jersey as it has been for decades, embodies the total symbiosis between the club and the automotive giant, whose headquarters are literally a few hundred meters from the Volkswagen Arena. A unique relationship in European football, which gives the club extraordinary financial stability.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — or \"player issue\" in collector's jargon — is not a simple mass-market product. It is the version worn or intended for players and club officials, made with more technical materials, a more fitted cut on the body, and superior finishes. The \u003cstrong\u003eGenter\u003c\/strong\u003e version mentioned here clearly designates an authentic version jersey, making it a piece on another level than the classic replica sold in stores at the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with a few small pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — minor snags, absolutely normal and even expected on an authentic vintage item more than fifteen years old. These are not defects: they are the traces of a real life, the marks of a technical fabric that has been used as it should be. A perfectly preserved authentic would almost be suspicious.\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\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike jerseys from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e have cuts that do not correspond to current standards. An XL from 2007-08 often fits like a modern L, or even an M depending on the body shape. The cut was more fitted, closer to the body, designed for professional footballers' physiques — not for the comfort of a fan in the stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take the time to measure your chest circumference and shoulder-to-shoulder length, then compare with the actual product measurements if available. If in doubt between two sizes, always choose the larger one for \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e — you won't regret it.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWolfsburg 2007-08 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a doubly interesting piece for a serious collector. Firstly, because it is an authentic Nike — not a replica — which mechanically limits the number in circulation. Secondly, because this season directly precedes the \u003cstrong\u003e2008-09 Bundesliga title\u003c\/strong\u003e, the only German championship title in the club's history. Owning the pre-title jersey means having the \"before\" piece — the one before the explosion, often rarer than the championship jersey itself that everyone wanted to keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 8\/10 condition with only a few small snags, this jersey is in remarkable shape for its age. \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Nike jerseys from this era\u003c\/strong\u003e in good condition are becoming increasingly rare on the secondary market — most have aged poorly, been washed at the wrong temperature, or simply disappeared in forgotten closets. Not many in this condition are still circulating, and even fewer with the original Genter flocking intact.\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\/VFL_Wolfsburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eVFL Wolfsburg — 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 you're looking for a rare authentic Nike from a German club with a strong history, you've come to the right place — this piece won't be available for long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFL Wolfsburg","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54009680265491,"sku":"364353","price":79.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-08-WOLFSBURG-GENTER-SHIRT-XL-364353_3.jpg?v=1775402061","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-08-wolfsburg-genter-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}