{"product_id":"2017-18-tsg-hoffenheim-demirbay-shirt","title":"Hoffenheim 2017-18 Lotto Demirbay Home Vintage Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eHoffenheim 2017-18 Jersey – Lotto – Demirbay Print – The Champions League Season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2017-18 season for TSG Hoffenheim\u003c\/strong\u003e will forever be etched in the club's history as an absolute turning point: for the first time, the Kraichgauer played in the \u003cstrong\u003eUEFA Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e. This \u003cstrong\u003eLotto home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the \u003cstrong\u003eKerem Demirbay\u003c\/strong\u003e print is exactly that – a piece of this unique history, worn by one of the most technical midfielders in the Bundesliga at that time.\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 2017-2018\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\u003ePlayer Print:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demirbay\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SAP sponsor present – authentic wear of a \u003cstrong\u003eworn vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, kept in exceptional condition\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 2017-18, \u003cstrong\u003eTSG Hoffenheim\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced something unprecedented in its century-long history. Under the direction of \u003cstrong\u003eJulian Nagelsmann\u003c\/strong\u003e, then only 30 years old and already considered one of Europe's most promising coaches, the Baden-Württemberg club reached the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e group stage for the very first time. A monumental achievement for a team that was still playing in the fifth German division in the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad that season was built to make waves. \u003cstrong\u003eKerem Demirbay\u003c\/strong\u003e, a midfielder with a magical left foot, was the creative heart of Hoffenheim's play with his precise passes and ability to dictate the tempo. Around him were players like \u003cstrong\u003eMark Uth\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAndrej Kramarić\u003c\/strong\u003e up front, and defender \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Vogt\u003c\/strong\u003e. A coherent, conquering team that scared everyone in the Bundesliga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe historic qualification for the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinishing third in the Bundesliga in 2016-17 was the ticket to the Champions League qualifiers. Hoffenheim then secured their place in the group stage by eliminating Liverpool FC in the first leg before eventually losing over both legs – but the message was clear: this club was not just visiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe group stage against Shakhtar, Lyon, and Manchester City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGroup F of this 2017-18 edition was tough – Guardiola's Manchester City, Lyon, and Shakhtar Donetsk. Hoffenheim stood up to Europe's best in this \u003cstrong\u003eLotto home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, a foundational experience for an entire club and region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemirbay, a confirmed Bundesliga revelation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKerem Demirbay had broken out in the previous season with Hoffenheim and continued his momentum in 2017-18, even joining the German national team. Having his name on this European season jersey means collecting a player at a key moment in his career – before his transfer to Bayer Leverkusen in 2018.\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 a garment that was actually made to be worn – on the field or in the stands – at the time it was marketed. The finishes are different from a replica: denser technical fabrics, a more fitted cut, specific construction details according to the standards of the time. It's not a modern reproduction, it's the original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eHoffenheim Lotto 2017-18 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is in 9\/10 condition, which is exceptional for a piece of this generation. The \u003cstrong\u003eSAP\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor – the German software giant based in Walldorf, a few kilometers from Sinsheim – is perfectly legible and integrated. At this level of preservation, it clearly falls into the category of pieces you can wear as much as frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e – and this Lotto 2017-18 is no exception – consistently run smaller than current standards. A vintage XS generally corresponds to a very fitted cut, designed for the field rather than casual wear. If you are used to modern oversized or relaxed fit jerseys, this point is crucial before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 flat measurements of the jersey. A 2017-18 XS generally fits a chest circumference of around 86-90 cm depending on body type. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us – we prefer a satisfied customer to 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\u003eVintage Hoffenheim Lotto jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e remain rare on the European collectible market. The club does not have the media exposure of a Bayern Munich or a Borussia Dortmund, which makes its pieces rarer and, paradoxically, more interesting for a true collector. A \u003cstrong\u003eDemirbay Champions League season jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a combination you won't find on every street corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 9\/10 condition? There really aren't many in this state. Most match or supporter jerseys from this generation have taken a beating, been washed, and exposed to the sun. This one has clearly been cherished. This is the kind of piece that gains value over the years, as the \u003cstrong\u003evintage Bundesliga jersey collection\u003c\/strong\u003e gains recognition among European fans.\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 jersey is a rare page in Hoffenheim's history when Nagelsmann was shaking up Europe – with Demirbay on the back, it's a piece for someone who truly knows what they are looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hoffenheim","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":54011613380883,"sku":"197694","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2017-18-TSG-HOFFENHEIM-DEMIRBAY-SHIRT-XS-197694_4.jpg?v=1775491616","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2017-18-tsg-hoffenheim-demirbay-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}