{"product_id":"2012-13-vfb-stuttgart-shirt","title":"VFB Stuttgart Home Jersey 2012-13 Puma Vintage | Size S","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart Home Jersey 2012-13 – Puma, the Era of the Roten\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2012-13\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e had a pivotal season in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e – a club with an immense history fighting to reclaim its glory. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, size S, in 8\/10 condition with its characteristic keyhole collar, is exactly the kind of piece that’s hard to find in such condition nowadays.\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 VFB Stuttgart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e KEYHOLE - 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;\"\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003e2012-13 Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e was a club in full transition. After being one of the strongest clubs in the German league in the 2000s — crowned champions in \u003cstrong\u003e2007\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Swabians were looking to rebuild a competitive team capable of holding its rank among the elite. The season was demanding, the attacking style of play remained, but results were inconsistent against the league's top teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, this was the era when players like \u003cstrong\u003eVedad Ibišević\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Harnik\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Gentner\u003c\/strong\u003e led the team. The latter, an emblematic captain trained at the club, embodies the very identity of \u003cstrong\u003eVfB\u003c\/strong\u003e: committed, proud of the jersey, never giving up when it counts. Coach Bruno Labbadia tried to give structure to a talented but inconsistent squad.\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\u003eBundesliga Resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStuttgart finished the 2012-13 season in a respectable but frustrating position in the standings, far from the ambitions of a club that had been German champions five times. This difficult period nevertheless forged a generation that would remain in the memory of the Cannstatter Kurva supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIbišević, composure in front of goal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Bosnian striker \u003cstrong\u003eVedad Ibišević\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the offensive faces of this season. His goals in this home jersey often set the stands of the \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e alight, even in the most tense matches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGentner, the soul of the club\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristian Gentner\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield was the backbone of VfB at that time. In this Puma jersey, he embodied the fighting spirit of a club that never gives up, even when the season gets tough.\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 the same as a replica or a mass-produced fan jersey. The authentic one from that era is made from specific technical materials — in this case, pure \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e — with finishes, labels, and construction that exactly match what players or true supporters wore at the time. It's palpable from the first second you hold it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKEYHOLE\u003c\/strong\u003e condition — meaning it shows slight wear at the collar, a classic sign on jerseys that have truly been worn. No stains, no tears, no torn flocking. It's the honest wear of a jersey that has lived, which gives it extra authenticity in the eyes of true collectors.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizing of vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s, even from this relatively recent era, doesn't always match modern fits. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma size S\u003c\/strong\u003e might correspond to an XS or a slim S today, depending on your build. The cuts from this period are generally more fitted than contemporary jerseys, often longer and wider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey if available. Generally, for an S of this \u003cstrong\u003ePuma Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e generation, expect a chest circumference of around 88-92 cm laid flat. If you're between sizes, consider the use: casual wear or wall collection? For display, the exact size matters little. For wearing, it's better to be precise.\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 one of Germany's most decorated clubs, with five \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e titles to its name and a rich European history. Yet, its \u003cstrong\u003evintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e remain underrepresented in French and European collections outside of Germany. This is exactly what makes it an interesting piece to own: you have a piece of German football history that isn't found in every display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with KEYHOLE state\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey is at the top of the range for an original from this period. There aren't many in this condition circulating anymore — most jerseys from this season that you come across have many more miles on them. If you collect \u003cstrong\u003eGerman football\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePuma vintage Bundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e jerseys, or simply authentic continental club pieces, this is an opportunity not to be missed.\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 - Jersey 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;\"\u003eThis Puma VfB Stuttgart 2012-13 jersey is a clean, authentic piece for a serious collection. If it's your size and you love German football, the decision is quickly made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009534742803,"sku":"353432","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-13-VFB-STUTTGART-SHIRT-S-353432_1.jpg?v=1775382951","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-13-vfb-stuttgart-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}