{"product_id":"2012-14-vfb-stuttgart-holzhauser-shirt","title":"VfB Stuttgart 2012-14 Puma Holzhauser vintage shirt size S","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2012-14 Puma Shirt — The Holzhauser flocking, a German football gem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 2012 and 2014, \u003cstrong\u003eVfB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e went through a turbulent period in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, and on the pitch, a young midfielder with a very specific name began to make a name for himself: \u003cstrong\u003eSilvio Holzhauser\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma jersey flocked with his name\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of those pieces that the vintage market no longer produces — a true fragment of Swabian football history, worn, lived, and still here to tell the tale.\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 2012-2014\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e VfB Stuttgart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holzhauser\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE DIRTY, USED PRINTINGS — authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, traces of use that tell a real story\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\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 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 seasons were years of doubt for \u003cstrong\u003eVfB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club, five-time German champion and accustomed to being in the upper-mid table of the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e, began to feel the winds of change. Results were inconsistent, the squad was being rebuilt, and the sporting management was looking for profiles capable of reigniting the team. It was in this tense context that players from the academy or clever recruits seized their chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilvio Holzhauser\u003c\/strong\u003e, an Austrian midfielder trained in German academies, was one of those players who embodied this period of transition. Around him were names like \u003cstrong\u003eVedad Ibišević\u003c\/strong\u003e, a great Slovenian-Bosnian striker who played for Stuttgart, and \u003cstrong\u003eGeorg Niedermeier\u003c\/strong\u003e in defense. The atmosphere at the \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e remained electric — Swabian fans never abandon their team, even in difficult times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eThe moments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bundesliga under constant tension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2012-2013 season saw Stuttgart fighting to stay in the top half of the table, with inconsistent regularity that frustrated as much as it excited. The club ended the season with the ups and downs typical of this pivotal period when the \u003cstrong\u003eidentity of VfB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e was being redefined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHolzhauser, a name that travels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter his time at Stuttgart, \u003cstrong\u003eSilvio Holzhauser\u003c\/strong\u003e had a successful career in Austria, particularly at Admira Wacker and LASK Linz, becoming an important player in the Austrian championship. Having his name on a jersey from that era means owning a trace of a career beginning that few people followed at the time — and that connoisseurs appreciate today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma and Stuttgart, a historic partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuma has been outfitting VfB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e for many years, and the jerseys from this 2012-2014 period have a construction and finishes characteristic of what the cat brand produced back then: solid, functional, with a strong visual identity. These jerseys are now sought after by collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma 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;\"\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 souvenir from a shop. It's the version actually worn or sold at the time, with original materials, period flocking, and all the imperfections that come with age. It's not a product made today to look like yesterday — it's simply yesterday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with some light dirt and flocking showing signs of wear: these are exactly the details that prove it's real. A jersey too perfect after ten years doesn't exist — or else it never left its packaging, and that's another story. Here, we're talking about \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic and unapologetic vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 size S jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2010-2014 often have a more fitted cut than current standards. Puma, at that time, produced relatively slim cuts for club jerseys, which means a vintage S might correspond to an XS or a very slim S depending on your body shape today. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you buy, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width. Then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if they are available. Generally, for a Puma S from that era, we're talking about a shoulder width of around 42-43 cm and a flat chest circumference of approximately 48-50 cm. It's better to check than to regret.\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\u003eJerseys flocked with secondary players\u003c\/strong\u003e — by which we mean players who are not Ronaldo or Zidane — are often the rarest and most interesting for a true collector. Everyone looks for a star's flocking. But finding a \u003cstrong\u003eHolzhauser on a Puma VfB Stuttgart 2012-2014 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is another matter. This kind of piece doesn't flood the market, and it won't get any easier to find over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, this jersey is still very presentable — it can be worn, framed, or join an organized collection. There aren't many in this condition with this specific flocking. It's the kind of thing you come across once, let it slip by, and then search for three years without ever finding it again.\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;\"\u003eIf you collect Bundesliga jerseys or vintage Puma pieces, this Holzhauser flocking on a VfB Stuttgart 2012-2014 is exactly the kind of thing that makes a difference in a serious collection — it's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009534775571,"sku":"268594","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-14-VFB-STUTTGART-HOLZHAUSER-SHIRT-S-268594_5.png?v=1775382954","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-14-vfb-stuttgart-holzhauser-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}