{"product_id":"2010-12-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve","title":"VFB Stuttgart Away Long Sleeve Puma Jersey 2010-12","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2010-12 — The Puma long-sleeve away jersey nobody's looking for, but everyone should want\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2010 and 2012, \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a pivotal period in its modern history — a historic \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e club in full reconstruction, yet still existing in the European elite with that character unique to great German clubs. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma long-sleeve away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, flocked with the sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eGAZI\u003c\/strong\u003e, is exactly the kind of piece that lies dormant in the archives and deserves to be brought to light.\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 2010-2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e VFB Stuttgart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e GAZI\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\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Germany's most successful and respected clubs. Five-time German champions, winner of the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Cup in 1989\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Baden-Württemberg club has always had a strong identity, its own way of playing football — technical, ambitious, never resigned. Between 2010 and 2012, the club was in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e and seeking to regain its former glory after a difficult period of sporting transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThese two seasons saw quality players pass through the coaching staff and onto the field. \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Harnik\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dazzling Austrian winger, began to establish himself as one of the most exciting players in the squad. \u003cstrong\u003eSerdar Tasci\u003c\/strong\u003e, a central defender trained at the club, represented continuity with Stuttgart's golden age. \u003cstrong\u003eSami Khedira\u003c\/strong\u003e had just left the club for Real Madrid in 2010, leaving a void that Stuttgart would have to fill — but his imprint remained during this period.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2010-11 Bundesliga: maintaining status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStuttgart finished in the middle of the table that season but maintained its status as a club that never fights for nothing. Every away match was a battle in hostile territory — exactly the context in which this \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeve jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e was worn, on German pitches in autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2011-12 season: an end to the Puma era\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis 2010-2012 cycle corresponds to one of the last significant collaborations between \u003cstrong\u003ePuma and Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e before major design changes. The \u003cstrong\u003eGAZI sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Turkish dairy product brand established in Stuttgart, perfectly embodies the multicultural identity of this industrial city — a detail that true collectors know and appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-sleeve away jersey: the rare gem of any Bundesliga collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn any changing room, long-sleeve jerseys are produced in much smaller quantities than their short-sleeve counterparts. For an \u003cstrong\u003eaway\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey, the rarity is doubled. It is this combination — away, long-sleeve, specific era, GAZI sponsor — that makes this piece a unique item in a \u003cstrong\u003ecollection of vintage German jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 not a reproduction sold today with a nostalgic patch sewn on. It's a piece manufactured at the time, worn or not, that has stood the test of time with its own marks. The finishes are different, the materials have their own texture, the flocking has its own thickness — details that any enthusiast recognizes at first glance and first touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with \u003cstrong\u003eSLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning: the fabric is in very good condition; it's only on the prints that time has slightly worked. This is exactly what you expect from a jersey of this age that has been worn, not stored vacuum-sealed in a clean room. The slight wear is proof that this jersey has a real story.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Puma sizes from the early 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current body types. A size L from that era is closer to a modern M in terms of fit and shoulder width. The fabric is also less stretchy than current technical materials, which changes the overall drape of the jersey on the body. Do not order your usual size with your eyes closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore any purchase, take your measurements: chest circumference and back length are the two most important data points. Compare them with the actual measurements of the jersey if available, or don't hesitate to contact the shop directly. A \u003cstrong\u003ewell-fitting vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is ten times better than a baggy one — and it also resells much better if you change your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga long-sleeve away jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2010-2012 are currently undervalued compared to their actual rarity. The \u003cstrong\u003eGerman vintage jersey market\u003c\/strong\u003e is booming, driven by a new generation of collectors who are no longer only interested in English clubs or major European finals. Stuttgart is a club with a track record that speaks for itself — and this type of jersey, with the GAZI sponsor and the Puma design from that era, is seriously starting to become desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there really aren't many in this state. Most worn jerseys from this period have suffered from repeated washes, cracked flocking, and unravelled embroidery. This one has clearly been maintained with a minimum of care — and it shows. It's the kind of piece that can proudly sit in a frame or be worn confidently on a match night.\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\/VFB_Stuttgart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart - 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're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage VFB Stuttgart jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that goes off the beaten path — not the classic home kit everyone has — this Puma 2010-12 long-sleeve away jersey is exactly what you need. It's your turn to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54009534513427,"sku":"284203","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2010-12-VFB-STUTTGART-LONGSLEEVE-L-284203_7.jpg?v=1775382942","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2010-12-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}