{"product_id":"2013-14-vfb-stuttgart-ibisevic-shirt","title":"VFB Stuttgart 2013-14 Home Puma Ibišević Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2013-14 Home Puma Jersey — The Bane Ibišević on the Neckar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2013-14 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e endure one of their most turbulent campaigns of the decade — and at the heart of this team fighting for Bundesliga survival, one man made the difference: \u003cstrong\u003eVedad Ibišević\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Serbian-Bosnian striker with ice in his veins. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with its period flocking is exactly that: a raw, worn, lived-in piece of the pitch, with the \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor stitched onto the chest as a Stuttgart signature.\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 2013-2014\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 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: MERCEDES-BENZ BANK — 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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2013-14 Bundesliga season\u003c\/strong\u003e was a pivotal period for \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart\u003c\/strong\u003e. The club, founded in 1893 and accustomed to playing among German football's big guns, was going through a serious period of turbulence. After years of European competition and playing spoiler, the Roten — the Reds of the Neckar — were fighting to stay in the top flight. The pressure was real, the dressing room was tense, and every home match at the \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz Arena\u003c\/strong\u003e became a trench to defend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was in this context of survival that \u003cstrong\u003eVedad Ibišević\u003c\/strong\u003e came into his own. Signed to put pressure on defenses, the Bosnian — an international and future captain of his national team — embodied this team that never gave up despite the difficulties. Around him, players like \u003cstrong\u003eChristian Gentner\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club's long-serving captain, and \u003cstrong\u003eGeorg Niedermeier\u003c\/strong\u003e in defense, tried to keep the ship afloat. A team of character, in a season that demanded character.\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\u003eIbišević, the providential man of the Neckar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nArriving in 2013, Vedad Ibišević immediately brought his goal-scoring prowess to an attack lacking direction. His physique, positioning, and goal-scoring sense made him one of Stuttgart's key players that season, and his name flocked on the back of this jersey is no coincidence — it's a strong choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe fight for Bundesliga survival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStuttgart finished the 2013-14 season in an uncomfortable position, hovering near the relegation zone for the entire campaign. This jersey is therefore a direct witness to a battle for sporting survival, one that reveals true clubs, true fans, and true players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePuma and Stuttgart, a partnership rooted in history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e has been equipping VFB Stuttgart for many years, and the 2013-14 collection embodies the clean and functional style of the German outfitter at that time. A simple design, intended for the field, without unnecessary frills — exactly like the football Stuttgart was trying to produce during this difficult period.\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 mass-market replica or a far-fetched counterfeit. An authentic jersey is one that was manufactured to be worn in competition or distributed as official season equipment — with the finishes, materials, and details that exactly match what the players wore on the field. The stitching, flocking, badges: everything must be original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eVFB Stuttgart 2013-14 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e is almost perfect. The \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor is present, the \u003cstrong\u003eIbišević\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking is intact, and the overall item shows honest wear that proves this jersey has lived — without being damaged. This is exactly the ideal compromise between authenticity and state of preservation for a demanding collector.\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 Puma jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation generally run smaller than modern cuts. A vintage M often corresponds to what would today be called an enlarged S, or even a very fitted M depending on your body shape. The 2013-14 cuts are still in a pre-oversized logic — closer to the body, less generous on the shoulders and length than current jerseys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, take a measuring tape and measure your chest circumference and shoulder width on a jersey you already wear comfortably. This is the most reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises. A collector's jersey in the wrong size is a shame — better to know beforehand.\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 players\u003c\/strong\u003e who have a real history — and Ibišević is one, having worn the colors of Bosnia and Herzegovina in his country's first World Cup in 2014 — are always more sought after than nameless versions. This jersey combines several rare assets: a historic Bundesliga club, a pivotal era, an iconic outfitter, and a player's flocking with real historical value. All with the \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor that immediately anchors this jersey in its time and its territory — Stuttgart, city of the automobile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition. A 9\/10 on a jersey over ten years old with original flocking is an achievement in itself. Most jerseys from that era that have circulated have suffered the ravages of time — repeated washes, flaking flocking, peeling sponsors. This one has obviously been treated with respect. This is a real opportunity for a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jersey collector\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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're looking for a Bundesliga jersey with a real story on its back — literally and figuratively — this VFB Stuttgart 2013-14 jersey flocked with Ibišević clearly deserves a place in your collection. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VFB Stuttgart","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54009535004947,"sku":"238612","price":69.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2013-14-VFB-STUTTGART-IBISEVIC-SHIRT-M-238612_1.jpg?v=1775382970","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2013-14-vfb-stuttgart-ibisevic-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}