WERDER BREMEN 2004-05 AWAY SHIRT - KLOSE 11 - L
Description & Sizing
Excellent condition. Club crest, star detailing and manufacturer logos are embroidered. Club sponsor, player name/number and rear club lettering are all Polyflex and heat applied. No pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching in excellent condition.
Werder Bremen finished third in the Bundesliga during the 2004/05 campaign under Thomas Schaaf, securing qualification for the following season's UEFA Champions League after winning the domestic double the previous year.
Having claimed their first Bundesliga championship since 1992/93, Bremen entered the campaign looking to build on their success while competing in Europe's leading club competition.
The squad featured established players including Johan Micoud, Ivan Klasnić, Tim Borowski, Fabian Ernst, Valérien Ismaël and goalkeeper Andreas Reinke, alongside summer arrival Miroslav Klose from Kaiserslautern.
Bremen remained among the leading sides in the Bundesliga, recording 18 victories across 34 matches and scoring 68 goals. Schaaf's side eventually finished third with 59 points, 18 behind champions Bayern Munich, securing a place in the following season's Champions League qualifying rounds.
Klose enjoyed a productive debut campaign, scoring 15 Bundesliga goals, while Klasnić finished as Bremen's leading scorer across all competitions with 19 goals.
In the UEFA Champions League, Bremen progressed through a group containing Inter Milan, Valencia and Anderlecht, securing qualification for the knockout stages. Their European campaign included a memorable 5–1 home victory against Anderlecht, with Klasnić scoring a hat-trick.
Bremen subsequently faced French champions Lyon in the Round of 16, where defeats in both legs ended their Champions League campaign. In domestic cup competition, Bremen reached the DFL-Ligapokal final but were defeated 3–2 by Bayern Munich. Their defence of the DFB-Pokal also ended against Schalke 04, who progressed to the final.
Although Bremen were unable to retain their domestic trophies, the campaign represented another strong season under Schaaf, with the club maintaining its position among Germany's leading teams.
Produced by Kappa, the 2004/05 Werder Bremen away shirt featured the club's distinctive green-and-orange colour combination, with contrasting panels and detailing creating one of the most recognisable designs of the club's mid-2000s era. The shirt incorporated Kappa branding, the Werder Bremen crest and the KiK sponsor.
Associated with players including Miroslav Klose, Ivan Klasnić, Johan Micoud and Tim Borowski, the design represents Bremen's return to the UEFA Champions League following their historic domestic double in 2003/04. Its bold colours and connection with one of the club's most successful periods make it a memorable example of Werder Bremen's Kappa era.
PIT TO PIT - 50cm /// COLLAR TO HEM - 66cm
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Condition
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Our condition guide
10/10 - Brand New with Tags
Outstanding condition with no noticeable flaws. Tags may or may not be present, but the item shows little to no sign of wear.
9/10 - Mint
Very strong vintage condition. May show the lightest signs of storage or previous wear, but nothing that distracts from the item overall.
8/10 - Excellent
A well-kept piece with minor signs of age or use. This could include light bobbling, slight fading or very small marks, but it still presents really well.
7/10 - Very Good
Noticeable wear consistent with age. This may include moderate fading, small pulls, bobbling, minor cracking to print or a small mark.
6/10 and below - Good with Noticeable Signs of Wear
More obvious signs of wear or ageing. This might include heavier fading, marks, pulls, print wear or repairs.
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Washing
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Drying
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Storage
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Protecting prints, badges and sponsor logos
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