{"product_id":"2014-15-hoffenheim-amos-shirt","title":"Hoffenheim Away Shirt 2014-15 Lotto SAP Vintage – S","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHoffenheim Away Shirt 2014-15 – Lotto x SAP, the Markus Gisdol era\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2014-15 season saw TSG 1899 Hoffenheim go through a pivotal period in its \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e history: a club built on a unique model in Germany, funded by billionaire Dietmar Hopp, aiming to establish itself permanently among the elite. This \u003cstrong\u003eHoffenheim Lotto away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eSAP\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor in the AMOS flocking is a real, tangible piece of that history.\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 2014-2015\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e TSG 1899 Hoffenheim\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAP\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e AMOS\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: SAP – authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, exceptional condition for a piece from this era\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2014-15, Hoffenheim was a club that both fascinated and divided the German football landscape. Founded in a village of a few thousand inhabitants in Baden-Württemberg, TSG was propelled into the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e through massive investments by Dietmar Hopp, co-founder of \u003cstrong\u003eSAP\u003c\/strong\u003e – the multinational software company that adorns the chest of this very shirt. This sponsor-club partnership is significant: SAP is the very DNA of the Hoffenheim project, an organic relationship between football and German tech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThat season, the club was coached by \u003cstrong\u003eMarkus Gisdol\u003c\/strong\u003e, who took the reins of TSG and tried to stabilize a team that had experienced ups and downs in the first division. The squad included interesting profiles such as \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Volland\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fast and effective striker who was starting to make a name for himself in Germany, and \u003cstrong\u003eEugen Polanski\u003c\/strong\u003e in midfield. It was a team still searching for a strong identity on the national stage, but one that remained competitive match after match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurvival as the primary goal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2014-15, Hoffenheim wasn't aiming for the stars – staying in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e was the priority for a club that had experienced difficult seasons. Every point snatched away, in this shirt, counted double in the race for survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Volland, the local gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Volland\u003c\/strong\u003e was clearly the man in form during this period at Hoffenheim, the one who got the Rhein-Neckar-Arena stands cheering. His speed and goal-scoring ability made him the club's number one offensive asset, and he carried a part of the season's hopes on his shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLotto, the atypical Bundesliga kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSeeing a \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e club equipped by \u003cstrong\u003eLotto\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2014-15 is in itself a collector's curiosity. The Italian brand was far from dominating the German football market at the time, which makes this shirt even more singular in a serious collection record.\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 shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is fundamentally different from a replica sold in stores at the time. An authentic shirt is designed to be worn on the field or in the stands by direct club members – a fitted cut, technical fabric, meticulous finishes on the kit manufacturer's details. It's a piece designed for play, not for a display case in a fan shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one boasts a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is frankly remarkable for a player's shirt of this generation. The AMOS flocking is present, the SAP sponsor is intact – this is exactly what you want to see on a piece destined for a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. No excessive fading, no visible snags: a shirt that has lived without showing the scars.\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 shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e generally run smaller than current standards. A 2014-15 S from Lotto roughly corresponds to an XS or a very fitted S according to modern cuts. Footballers of the time wore much tighter cuts than what we know today with major brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take the time to measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the shirt if available. A difference of 2 or 3 centimeters can completely change the wearing comfort – and on a \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e in 9\/10 condition, it's best not to have any unpleasant surprises upon receipt.\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\u003eVintage Hoffenheim shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped by Lotto are a niche within a niche. We're talking about a short-lived kit manufacturer partnership, for a club that doesn't have the notoriety of a Bayern or a Dortmund – and that's precisely what makes it interesting for collectors. Rare pieces aren't always those of football giants: they are often those of atypical clubs, at pivotal moments in their history. This \u003cstrong\u003eHoffenheim away shirt 2014-15\u003c\/strong\u003e ticks all these boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eMoreover, with integrated AMOS flocking and a 9\/10 condition, you're looking at something genuinely hard to find in this state. Player shirts from that era that have aged well without suffering too much are not common on the \u003cstrong\u003eretro football\u003c\/strong\u003e market. There aren't many in this condition – and those that have passed through have often gone quickly.\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\/TSG_1899_Hoffenheim\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eTSG 1899 Hoffenheim – 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 Lotto x Hoffenheim shirt in 9\/10 condition with flocking doesn't stay available for long – if you're into these atypical Bundesliga pieces, you know what you have to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoffenheim","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54009294979347,"sku":"361876","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2014-15-HOFFENHEIM-AMOS-SHIRT-S-361876_3.jpg?v=1775361820","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2014-15-hoffenheim-amos-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}