{"product_id":"2015-16-hoffenheim-volland-shirt","title":"Hoffenheim Home Shirt Lotto 2015-16 Volland vintage","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHoffenheim 2015-16 Lotto Home Jersey – Volland's Print Before the Big Leap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe 2015-2016 season saw TSG Hoffenheim still finding their way in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's precisely in this transitional period that this \u003cstrong\u003eLotto home jersey with Volland's print\u003c\/strong\u003e takes on its full meaning: Kevin Volland was then the offensive face of the club, the striker to watch before he moved on to bigger horizons. A direct, no-frills item that speaks to those who followed the rise of the Kraichgau team.\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 2015-2016\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e TSG 1899 Hoffenheim\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lotto\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAP\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, SINGULAR PULLS, LITTLE SPOTS – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of the pitch and time, exactly what one looks for in a serious collector's item\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 2015-2016, \u003cstrong\u003eHoffenheim\u003c\/strong\u003e was navigating the mid-table of the Bundesliga, far from the top spots but with an increasingly clear playing identity. The club, founded in Sinsheim and boosted for years by investments from \u003cstrong\u003eDietmar Hopp\u003c\/strong\u003e, was methodically building its project. That season, the foundations were laid, even if the best was yet to come — the historic qualification for the Champions League would follow shortly after, under Julian Nagelsmann.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, it was \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Volland\u003c\/strong\u003e who carried the weight of the attack. The German striker, born in 1991, was in his prime with TSG. Around him, names like \u003cstrong\u003eEugen Polanski\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eSebastian Rudy\u003c\/strong\u003e animated the midfield, while \u003cstrong\u003eNiklas Süle\u003c\/strong\u003e — yes, the same Süle who would become a prominent German international — began to establish himself in central defense. A team in the making, a jersey that captures that precise moment.\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\u003eVolland, TSG's leading striker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the 2015-16 season, Kevin Volland finished among Hoffenheim's top scorers, confirming his status as a key player in the offensive setup. It is precisely this version, this numbered print on the back, that is immortalized on this jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNiklas Süle in full bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2015-16 season marked an important step in the progression of \u003cstrong\u003eNiklas Süle\u003c\/strong\u003e, then 19-20 years old and already indispensable in TSG's defensive line. To see him play alongside experienced players in this same Lotto home jersey is to witness the beginnings of an international career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSebastian Rudy, the midfield boss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSebastian Rudy\u003c\/strong\u003e was at that time the orchestrator of Hoffenheim's play, setting the tempo and stabilizing the midfield. He would leave the club the following summer for Bayern Munich, proof of the level achieved by these players trained or discovered in Sinsheim. This jersey also represents his era.\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 framed poster in a living room. It's an object that has lived — technical material designed for performance, a fit adjusted to the standards of the time, heat-sealed or embroidered printing depending on the model. This is what fundamentally distinguishes it from a replica supporter's jersey, mass-produced to be worn in the stands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e, with slightly worn prints, a few isolated pulls on the fabric, and small spots — nothing that disfigures the piece, all of which confirms it has a history. It is precisely this condition that makes it credible in the eyes of a discerning collector: a jersey that is too perfect always raises questions.\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 jersey sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. A 2015-2016 M from Lotto is often equivalent to a modern S or a slim M, depending on your body shape. Cuts were more fitted, and materials less stretchy than today's technical fabrics. Don't rely on the label blindly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey if available. As a general rule, for a jersey from that era labeled M, expect a maximum chest circumference of 88-96 cm. If in doubt, contact us directly — we prefer a well-fitting purchase over an unnecessary return.\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\u003eHoffenheim\u003c\/strong\u003e is a club that polarizes — you either love it or you don't care, but no one can deny what it represents in modern German football. A project built from scratch, propelled into the Bundesliga, which eventually qualified for the Champions League. This \u003cstrong\u003eLotto 2015-16 home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with Volland's print is a piece of that history — that of a pivotal season, that of a striker at the peak of his TSG career before his transfer to Leverkusen. \u003cstrong\u003eLotto vintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are becoming increasingly rare on the collectors' market, as the kit manufacturer has gradually disappeared from the European elite landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's Hoffenheim jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e rated 8\/10 is a piece that can be worn without apprehension or displayed in a serious collection. The mentioned flaws — pulls, slight stains, worn prints — are minor and do not alter the legibility of the print or the overall structure of the jersey. For an authentic piece from this era, it's a very good acquisition.\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 – 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 Hoffenheim 2015-16 Lotto Volland jersey is an honest piece for a true fan — neither too rare to be inaccessible, nor common enough to be found everywhere. It's up to you to decide if you're the type to let it pass by.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoffenheim","offers":[{"title":"Mr. BOYS","offer_id":54009295175955,"sku":"357674","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2015-16-HOFFENHEIM-VOLLAND-SHIRT-M-BOYS-357674_5.jpg?v=1775361828","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2015-16-hoffenheim-volland-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}