{"product_id":"2007-09-eintracht-frankfurt-michael-shirt","title":"Eintracht Frankfurt 2007-09 Home Jako Fraport vintage jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEintracht Frankfurt 2007-09 – The Jako jersey flocked MICHAEL, sponsored by Fraport\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2007, \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a period of reconstruction, typical for historical German clubs looking to regain their standing in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eJako home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with the name \u003cstrong\u003eMICHAEL\u003c\/strong\u003e and sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eFraport\u003c\/strong\u003e – the operator of Frankfurt Airport – perfectly encapsulates this pivotal era: a club deeply rooted in its city, supported by its fans, with an authentic fabric that evokes the German football of the 2000s.\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\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e MICHAEL (first name)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fraport sponsor intact – authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, which gives it its full character\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;\"\u003eBetween 2007 and 2009, \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt\u003c\/strong\u003e played in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e with the ambition of stabilizing among the German elite after some turbulent seasons in the early 2000s, including a stint in the 2. Bundesliga. The club gradually found its footing in the top flight and began to lay the groundwork for a more ambitious project. The \u003cstrong\u003eCommerzbank-Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e – now Deutsche Bank Park – remained one of the most electric venues in German football, and Frankfurt fans, among Germany's most committed ultras, continued to support their club with rare intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, this period saw the emergence of endearing players who represented the club's DNA. \u003cstrong\u003eChristoph Spycher\u003c\/strong\u003e, a reliable defender and dressing room leader, embodied this combative Eintracht. \u003cstrong\u003ePatrick Ochs\u003c\/strong\u003e, a full-back who came through the club's ranks, represented this generation of players linked to Frankfurt. The attack relied on solid profiles in the Bundesliga, and the collective took precedence over individualities – a philosophy dear to Eintracht. This Jako jersey is exactly that: grassroots football, concrete, without frills.\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\u003eStable return to the Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the turbulence of the early decade, Eintracht regained a certain regularity in the German first division from the 2006-07 season onwards. This jersey was worn in this context of solid reconstruction, with a team that refused to be swept away by mediocrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fraport sponsor, a strong local anchor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFraport AG\u003c\/strong\u003e, operator of Frankfurt am Main International Airport – one of Europe's largest hubs – has sponsored the club for several seasons. This partnership perfectly symbolizes the link between Eintracht and the economic and cultural identity of the city of Frankfurt. A local sponsor, a local club: everything is coherent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe MICHAEL flocking – a true fan jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis jersey wasn't pulled out of a warehouse box: it was worn, flocked with the name \u003cstrong\u003eMICHAEL\u003c\/strong\u003e, ordered or acquired by a fan or perhaps an amateur player of the club. It's this kind of piece that tells a true story – not a display jersey, a jersey of life.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage authentic jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece manufactured at the precise time of the indicated season, intended for official sale or worn in competition. It is not a recent reproduction or a copy – it is the original, with the fabrics, heat-sealed or embroidered flocking, and badges of the era. The difference is immediately felt in hand: the weight, texture, and finishes are those of the 2000s, not those of current productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has a \u003cstrong\u003econdition of 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is excellent for a jersey of this generation. The \u003cstrong\u003eFraport\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is perfectly visible, the seams are intact, and the whole shows moderate wear, that of a jersey that has lived without being ruined. For an \u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era, this is exactly the condition you're looking for.\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 jersey sizes from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e – and especially those from German manufacturers like \u003cstrong\u003eJako\u003c\/strong\u003e – tend to be more fitted than modern cuts. An XL from 2007-09 doesn't necessarily correspond to a contemporary XL: the cut is often more tailored, the shoulders narrower, the drape shorter. This is a constant in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e that you absolutely must keep in mind before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, measure your shoulder width, chest circumference, and torso length, then compare with the actual dimensions of the jersey if available. As a general rule, if you normally wear a modern L jersey, a vintage Jako XL from this era will be your best bet. If in doubt, contact us directly – we'd rather advise you than have you receive a jersey that doesn't fit.\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEintracht Frankfurt jerseys from the 2007-2009 period\u003c\/strong\u003e are clearly undervalued today on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Eintracht is a club that exploded in the media with its Europa League title in 2022 – since then, everything related to its history is starting to become seriously rare. Finding a \u003cstrong\u003eJako Eintracht\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey from that era, flocked, in good condition, becomes a little more complicated every year. Now is the time to act, not in three years when everything will be out of stock or overpriced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd with an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is one of the rare examples that can be both worn and displayed without hesitation. The \u003cstrong\u003eMICHAEL\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking adds a unique and personal dimension – it's not an anonymous stock jersey, it's a piece that belonged to someone, that was chosen, ordered, worn. There aren't many in this condition and with this history, believe me.\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;\"\u003eIf you collect \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e or are an Eintracht fan, this Jako 2007-09 jersey has everything it needs to find its place in your collection – history, condition, and that human touch of authentic fan flocking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eintracht Frankfurt","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54008987975955,"sku":"361915","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2007-09-EINTRACHT-FRANKFURT-MICHAEL-SHIRT-XL-361915_1.jpg?v=1775352361","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2007-09-eintracht-frankfurt-michael-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}