{"product_id":"2012-13-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve-shirt","title":"VfB Stuttgart Away Long Sleeve Shirt Puma 2012-13","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart Away Shirt 2012-13 Long Sleeve — The Puma of the Bundesliga's Tough Years\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2012-13 season, for \u003cstrong\u003eVfB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e, was one of those seasons where a historic \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e club fights to regain its former glory. This \u003cstrong\u003elong-sleeved away shirt by Puma\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly embodies that: a period of transition, character, and gritty German football as we love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt 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 VfB Stuttgart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, SPOTS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003evintage worn jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, signs of life, no major flaws\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;\"\u003eIn 2012-13, \u003cstrong\u003eVfB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a complicated season but one that was representative of a club that never lost its grandeur. Founded in 1893, VfB is one of Germany's most successful and respected clubs, with five German championship titles to its name, the last dating back to 2007. In 2012-13, the club was undergoing reconstruction, far from its peak but never without ambition. It is this tension between glorious heritage and on-field reality that makes this \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga season\u003c\/strong\u003e particularly interesting for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Harnik\u003c\/strong\u003e, the reliable and incisive Austrian striker, spearheaded the club's attacking efforts. \u003cstrong\u003eGeorg Niedermeier\u003c\/strong\u003e ensured defensive solidity, and players like \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Gentner\u003c\/strong\u003e, the captain at the heart of the game, perfectly embodied the Stuttgart spirit: collective, demanding football, rooted in the club's culture. This long-sleeved away shirt is what they wore to pick up points away from the Mercedes-Benz Arena.\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 2012-13 Bundesliga: fighting for the top 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVfB Stuttgart finished the season in mid-table after an inconsistent campaign, symptomatic of a squad undergoing renewal. But every trip to the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e in this away kit was a battle — the German league is one of Europe's toughest, and wearing VfB's colors away from home requires character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma and Stuttgart: a long-standing partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e has supplied VfB Stuttgart for many years, and the jerseys from this era reflect a clean, technical style, typical of the German manufacturer's expertise. Puma's long-sleeved cuts from this period are particularly sought after by collectors for their manufacturing quality and athletic fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe long-sleeved version: a rare piece in collections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-sleeved\u003c\/strong\u003e versions of Bundesliga jerseys are systematically produced in smaller quantities than their short-sleeved counterparts. For away kits, it's even rarer. This type of jersey was reserved for autumn and winter matches in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, played in temperatures that explain why German players love intense pressing so much — it keeps you warm.\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 a piece that existed in the real world of football — not a mass-produced commercial reproduction for supporter shop shelves. An authentic jersey features the player cut, technical materials, and finishes of real equipment designed for performance. It's also a piece whose history is tangible, physical, real.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is honest and very good for a jersey over ten years old. The few small pulls and light spots indicate real use — this jersey has lived. It didn't come out of a plastic-wrapped box, and that's precisely what makes it authentic and valuable to a true collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 size S jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from this era often run smaller than modern standards. Manufacturers like Puma produced more fitted cuts, inspired by player fits, designed to be worn over technical gear and not over a thick t-shirt. A vintage S from 2012-13 might correspond to a modern XS depending on body type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take your measurements: chest circumference and back length are the two essential pieces of data. Compare them to the actual measurements of the jersey if available, or contact us directly. It's better to spend two minutes measuring than to receive a jersey that doesn't fit over your shoulders — it happens more often than you'd think with \u003cstrong\u003ePuma vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e pieces.\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\u003eVfB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e is a club with a true history in Europe and the Bundesliga, and away kits from this period are becoming rare on the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. The long-sleeved version is even harder to find — serious collectors know this. Adding an authentic Puma piece from the 2012-13 season to your collection covers a decade of German football that is often overlooked but incredibly endearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is in a state that allows it to be displayed, worn occasionally, or proudly stored. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most long-sleeved Bundesliga jerseys from this generation were worn until total wear or simply disappeared from radar. This one is here, available, and waiting for the right collector.\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 — 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;\"\u003eA VfB Stuttgart long-sleeved away shirt by Puma, 2012-13 season, in 8\/10 condition — this is the kind of piece that doesn't make a fuss but lasts in a beautiful collection. It's up to you to see if you're ready to welcome it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009534710035,"sku":"211737","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-13-VFB-STUTTGART-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-S-211737_1.jpg?v=1775382950","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-13-vfb-stuttgart-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}