{"product_id":"2013-14-vfb-stuttgart-harnik-player-issue-shirt","title":"VFB Stuttgart 2013-14 Puma Away Shirt Harnik Player Issue","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart Away Shirt 2013-14 – Puma Player Issue #Harnik\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2013-14 season, Bundesliga, and on the back of this \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart Player Issue away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e: the name of \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Harnik\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Austrian forward who embodied the attacking spirit of the Roten during this pivotal period for the Swabian club. An \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Puma Player Issue shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e — not just a replica for the stands — with the \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor embroidered on the chest, in a 9\/10 condition that borders on perfection for a piece from this era.\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 2013-2014\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e VFB Stuttgart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e HARNIK (Player Issue)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercedes-Benz Bank\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercedes-Benz Bank sponsor present — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, exceptional condition for a match-worn piece from this era.\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\u003e2013-14 season was a turbulent one\u003c\/strong\u003e for VFB Stuttgart. The club, founded in 1893 and one of the monuments of German football, was experiencing a difficult transitional period — after years of comfortable Bundesliga finishes, the Roten began to feel the ground shifting beneath their feet. Staying up became an obsession, coaches came and went, and the Swabian team tried to rediscover the identity that had earned them their last German championship title in \u003cstrong\u003e2007\u003c\/strong\u003e. This Puma away shirt is a textile witness to this period of struggle and mixed pride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt the heart of the squad during this time, \u003cstrong\u003eMartin Harnik\u003c\/strong\u003e was one of the few constants. The Austrian international, who arrived in Stuttgart in 2010, was a player of character — technical, combative, capable of making a difference in difficult moments. Alongside him were players like \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Gentner\u003c\/strong\u003e, the German captain embodying loyalty to the club, as well as \u003cstrong\u003eVedad Ibišević\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Didavi\u003c\/strong\u003e, names that resonate with anyone who followed the Bundesliga closely during that decade. A solid locker room in a less solid season — that's exactly what a player's jersey is.\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 fight for Bundesliga survival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2013-14 season placed Stuttgart in an uncomfortable position in the standings, far from their former European ambitions. Every point snatched away — on the road, in this very jersey — became a victory in itself for the Swabian supporters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMartin Harnik, resilient attacker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHarnik consistently finished among the team's top scorers during this period, carrying the attacking effort with valuable consistency in moments of doubt. Seeing his name flocked on an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Player Issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e means owning a piece of his commitment on the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mercedes-Benz Bank sponsor, a Swabian institution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStuttgart is also the city of Mercedes-Benz — the car manufacturer is rooted in the very identity of the Baden-Württemberg region. Having \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e embroidered on this Puma away shirt is not just a logo: it's a cultural and industrial signature that gives this piece an additional dimension for any discerning collector.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a separate category in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike replicas sold in stores, the Player Issue is prepared to be worn by the player themselves — or distributed to close staff and team members. The finishes are superior: more resistant technical fabrics, professional quality heat-pressed or embroidered flocking, a tailored fit designed for performance and not for the comfort of the supporter in the stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePuma VFB Stuttgart away shirt 2013-14\u003c\/strong\u003e in Player Issue version with Harnik's name printing is exactly this type of piece. In \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, it has practically no noticeable signs of wear — which is exceptional for an authentic piece from this era. The seams are intact, the Mercedes-Benz Bank sponsor is pristine, the printing is legible and clean. It is far from the damaged jerseys circulating in vintage football flea markets.\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 football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e — and Player Issue shirts in particular — do not always follow modern size charts. Generally, cuts from the 2010s are more fitted than what manufacturers offer today. An indicated size may correspond to a size down according to current standards. Here, we're talking about a \u003cstrong\u003e3XL\u003c\/strong\u003e — which is still a generous size, but it's always better to check exact measurements rather than relying solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, take a jersey you usually wear and measure its shoulder width and total length. Then compare it with the actual dimensions of this Puma VFB Stuttgart jersey — if the seller doesn't provide them, don't hesitate to ask. This is the most reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises with an \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic 3XL Player Issue away 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\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e is a club with immense history — five German championship titles, a UEFA Cup, generations of great players developed or having played at the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Yet, authentic away shirts from the 2013-14 period, and even more so in \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue flocked version\u003c\/strong\u003e, are genuinely rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga football shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e market. It's not the golden season that makes them rare — it's precisely because few people have kept them in this condition, and because Player Issues don't often end up in private collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 9\/10 condition, this Harnik jersey is in a state you won't easily find again. There aren't many in this condition on the market — a Bundesliga Player Issue with period flocking, intact sponsor, without discoloration or visible wear, is the kind of piece that quickly disappears from serious collectors' displays. If you're looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ePuma Stuttgart collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that truly represents an era and a specific player, this one checks all the boxes.\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 - Shirt 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 Harnik flocked Player Issue jersey in 9\/10 condition isn't something that waits around — if you're a VFB Stuttgart fan or a vintage Bundesliga enthusiast, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"3XL","offer_id":54009534939411,"sku":"196972","price":79.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2013-14-VfB-STUTTGART-HARNIK-PLAYER-ISSUE-SHIRT-3XL-196972_1_ee6f5ab3-a147-4591-b33e-5b751081196b.jpg?v=1775382968","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2013-14-vfb-stuttgart-harnik-player-issue-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}