{"product_id":"2007-09-eintracht-frankfurt-inamoto-shirt","title":"Eintracht Frankfurt 2007-09 Jako Inamoto vintage home jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt 2007-09 Jako Jersey – The Inamoto Print, a Bundesliga Gem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nDuring the 2007-2009 season, \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a period of rebuilding, and this \u003cstrong\u003eJako home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eFraport\u003c\/strong\u003e as sponsor, featuring Japanese midfielder \u003cstrong\u003eJunichi Inamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e – one of the first big Asian names to make an impact in the Bundesliga – has become a collector's item in its own right. A player's print is always rarer, always more impactful.\n\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 2007-2009\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eintracht Frankfurt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jako\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e FRAPORT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS - 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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nBetween 2007 and 2009, \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e before returning to the first division, experiencing one of those turbulent periods that great German clubs go through between cycles. It wasn't a golden era in terms of league standings, but that's precisely what makes this jersey interesting for a true collector: it documents a \u003cstrong\u003eless told chapter of the club's history\u003c\/strong\u003e, far from showcases and European finals. The Adler – the Eagle – remains etched in the hearts of \u003cstrong\u003eCommerzbank-Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e supporters, regardless of the division.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIt was in this context that \u003cstrong\u003eJunichi Inamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived in Frankfurt, after an atypical European career – Arsenal, West Brom, Fulham, Cardiff – before settling in Germany. The Japanese midfielder brought an international dimension to the squad, and his name printed on this Jako jersey makes this kit a \u003cstrong\u003eplayer jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in the full sense of the term. Alongside him, players like \u003cstrong\u003eAleksandar Vasoski\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Ochs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eChris\u003c\/strong\u003e formed a team fighting to return to the top flight. It was gutsy football, not glitz.\n\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\n\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to the Bundesliga (2008)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter a season in the \u003cstrong\u003e2. Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, Eintracht returned to the German top flight in 2008 – a moment of immense relief for a whole nation of supporters. This Jako jersey was worn during this pivotal period, giving it real emotional and historical value for club fans.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInamoto in the Bundesliga – the bridge between two worlds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJunichi Inamoto\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the most active Japanese footballers on the European scene in the 2000s, helping to pave the way for an entire generation of Asian players in Europe. His spell in Frankfurt, while not a sporting highlight, remains a \u003cstrong\u003estrong cultural symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e for Japanese football fans and collectors of player-printed jerseys.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003c!--nl\/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Jako era – an often underestimated German equipment manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJako\u003c\/strong\u003e is not Nike, nor Adidas, but this discreet German equipment manufacturer has dressed serious clubs with clean cuts and reliable manufacturing quality. In the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jersey market\u003c\/strong\u003e, Jako pieces are less common than productions from major manufacturers, which automatically increases their value among discerning collectors.\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 one that truly existed in the locker rooms, on the pitches, in the stands – not a reproduction made afterwards to satisfy nostalgia. We're talking about an item produced at the time, with the materials of the time, the flocking techniques of the time. That's what makes the difference with a modern replica, however well-finished it may be: the \u003cstrong\u003eauthenticity of the material and the moment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with some small snags (little pulls)\u003c\/strong\u003e – these are the normal signs of a well-loved jersey, worn by someone who truly loved this club. No holes, no stains, no structural damage. For a jersey over fifteen years old, this is a very honest condition that allows it to be \u003cstrong\u003eworn or displayed without shame\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\nThe sizes of \u003cstrong\u003e2000s vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A \u003cstrong\u003esize S from that era\u003c\/strong\u003e often fits like a modern XS – the cuts were more fitted, the materials less stretchy, and the physiques of professional players at the time were different from current standards. If you usually wear an M today, this vintage S will probably be too short or too narrow.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nBefore ordering, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Compare with the actual jersey measurements available in the product description or ask us directly – we're here for that. A \u003cstrong\u003epoorly sized collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unnecessary disappointment that can be easily avoided.\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\nThis jersey ticks several rare boxes at once: it's an \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt home jersey with Inamoto's name printed on it\u003c\/strong\u003e, from a lesser-known equipment manufacturer like Jako, and from a less documented period in the club's history. Player prints – especially from foreign players who played in the Bundesliga without leaving a resounding mark – are precisely the pieces that \u003cstrong\u003eserious collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e look for, because everyone has the stars, but no one has the others. And \"the others\" are often where the true memory of football lies.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\nIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a piece that can still be worn, displayed without embarrassment, and doesn't need to be locked away in a display case. There aren't many in this condition – a clean Inamoto print on a Jako from that period is the kind of thing you regret not getting when you see it go. The \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jersey market\u003c\/strong\u003e is on the rise, and atypical pieces like this one are rising with it.\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\/Eintracht_Frankfurt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt - 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 - History of jerseys\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\nIf you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that tells a true story, not just a trophy to hang on the wall – this is the one. It's up to you.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eintracht Frankfurt","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54008987910419,"sku":"349963","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-09-EINTRACHT-FRANKFURT-INAMOTO-SHIRT-S-349963_4.jpg?v=1775352358","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-09-eintracht-frankfurt-inamoto-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}