{"product_id":"2012-13-hertha-kraft-goalkeeper-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Hertha Berlin Goalkeeper Jersey Nike 2012-13 KRAFT Vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHertha Berlin 2012-13 — The Nike goalkeeper jersey with the unmissable \"KRAFT\" print\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eFor the 2012-13 season, \u003cstrong\u003eHertha Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e was in the Bundesliga and its goalkeepers wore this \u003cstrong\u003eNike long-sleeved jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eKRAFT\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on it — a striking name on a design you don't see every day. The prominent sponsor \u003cstrong\u003eDeutsche Bahn (DB)\u003c\/strong\u003e, an authentic goalkeeper cut, and a \u003cstrong\u003eBoys M\u003c\/strong\u003e size make it a unique piece in any collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 2012-2013\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hertha Berlin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Goalkeeper — long sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nike\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e DB (Deutsche Bahn)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint:\u003c\/strong\u003e KRAFT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boys M\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 \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, print slightly marked by time, confirming that this jersey has a history\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2012-13 season for Hertha Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e was a pivotal one for the German capital's club. After promotion to the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hertha BSC sought to establish itself among Germany's football elite, in a context where every point earned at the \u003cstrong\u003eOlympiastadion in Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e counted double. It was a team building, fighting, and carrying the hopes of an entire blue and white fan base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn Hertha's goal that season was \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Kraft\u003c\/strong\u003e — precisely the goalkeeper whose name is printed on this jersey. Trained at Bayern Munich, Kraft had established himself as the starting goalkeeper for the Berlin club, bringing seriousness and solidity to a rebuilding defense. Around him, players like \u003cstrong\u003eNico Schulz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Niemeyer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eRaffael\u003c\/strong\u003e gave the squad a recognizable and combative face.\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\u003eThomas Kraft, starting goalkeeper for Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Kraft defended Hertha's goal consistently throughout the 2012-13 season. Seeing his name printed on an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from that era is a direct connection to the Olympiastadion's number one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike and Hertha — a partnership rooted in the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNike supplied Hertha Berlin\u003c\/strong\u003e for several seasons, and this long-sleeved goalkeeper jersey perfectly illustrates Nike's style of the time: a fitted cut, Dri-FIT technology, and meticulous finishes for a top-level jersey. A characteristic design that is immediately recognizable in the large family of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nike Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeutsche Bahn, the club's historic sponsor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDB — Deutsche Bahn\u003c\/strong\u003e logo on the chest of this jersey is a strong historical marker. The German railway giant was long associated with Hertha BSC, and this partnership rooted in Berlin's economic reality gives every DB sponsored jersey additional authenticity for collectors.\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 the actual jersey worn on the field — not a lightweight, mass-market version. The materials are different, the cut is more technical, and the finishing details are superior. On an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Nike goalkeeper jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e like this one, you immediately feel it in your hand: the fabric's texture, the weight of the prints, the quality of the original printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with slightly used printings\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning the jersey is in very good overall condition but the print shows slight traces of actual use. This is precisely what differentiates it from a replica taken out of a box: this piece has a history, it has been worn, it has experienced the 2012-13 season from the inside.\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;\"\u003eThis jersey is labeled \u003cstrong\u003eBoys M\u003c\/strong\u003e — a children\/teenager size that corresponds to a rather slender build in current adult sizes. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Nike jerseys from the 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e generally run smaller than what you find in stores today, and goalkeeper cuts are often more fitted than outfield cuts. Before purchasing, it is essential to check the actual measurements of the jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe foolproof method: measure flat the chest circumference (from seam to seam, multiplied by two) and the total length of the jersey. Compare these figures with a jersey you already own that fits you well. A difference of two centimeters can completely change the fit, especially on a long-sleeved goalkeeper cut. Never rely solely on the label on a \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003eVintage goalkeeper jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are the most undervalued category in the collector's market and yet one of the rarest. They are produced in much smaller quantities than outfield jerseys, worn by only one starting player most of the time, and therefore have a very limited commercial lifespan. A \u003cstrong\u003eHertha Berlin Nike 2012-13 goalkeeper jersey with KRAFT printed on it\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly the kind of piece you rarely come across — and even less so in this condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWith an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey remains in the high end of the vintage market. The wear on the prints is light and natural — nothing prohibitive, all authentic. There aren't many in this condition still lying around, especially with a specific player print like this one. For a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e or a Hertha BSC fan, this is a clear opportunity.\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\/Hertha_BSC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eHertha Berlin — 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;\"\u003eA goalkeeper jersey with KRAFT printed, in Boys M, from the 2012-13 season — this is exactly the kind of piece missing from a serious collection of Bundesliga jerseys. 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