The Hertha Berlin 2004–05 Home Retro Football Jersey celebrates one of the capital club's most successful Bundesliga campaigns of the mid-2000s. Under manager Falko Götz, Hertha finished fourth in the German top division with 58 points, recording 15 victories and conceding just 31 league goals. The team's strong defensive organisation and exciting attacking performances secured qualification for the following season's UEFA Cup, reinforcing Hertha's reputation as one of Germany's competitive clubs during this period.
The squad featured Marcelinho, Yıldıray Baştürk, Niko Kovač, Pál Dárdai, Gilberto, Josip Šimunić and Christian Fiedler. Marcelinho delivered an exceptional campaign with 18 Bundesliga goals and 11 assists, while Baştürk contributed seven goals and outstanding creativity in midfield. Kovač and Dárdai provided experience and tactical discipline, and Fiedler played every league match in goal. Together, this generation combined Brazilian flair, international talent and German football organisation to produce a memorable season at Berlin's Olympiastadion.
The jersey features traditional vertical navy-blue-and-white stripes across the front, complemented by solid navy-blue short sleeves and contrasting white detailing near the cuffs. Its streamlined neckline and carefully arranged stripe panels capture the distinctive football-shirt aesthetic of the mid-2000s, while the historic Hertha BSC crest reinforces the club's identity. The combination of bold vertical stripes, contrasting sleeves and classic chest graphics creates a recognisable design closely associated with Marcelinho's outstanding season. Celebrating Hertha's fourth-place Bundesliga finish and return to European competition, this heritage home jersey is a memorable addition to any collection of German football shirts.
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Hertha BSC 2004–05 Home Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size Chest (in) Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec. Weight (lb) S 39 28 65–67 121–132 M 41 28 67–69 132–154 L 43 29 69–71 154–176 XL 44 30 71–75 176–198 XXL 46 31 75–79 198–220 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Rec. Player Printing Options
The Hertha Berlin 2004–05 Home Retro Jersey celebrates a talented generation featuring Brazilian playmaker Marcelinho, Turkish international Yıldıray Baştürk and Croatian midfielder Niko Kovač.
Best Printing Choice: MARCELINHO 10
Other Strong Options: BAŞTÜRK 7 / KOVAČ 5 / DÁRDAI 8 / NANDO RAFAEL 24 / FIEDLER 1
Season Information
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Details
Season / Year
2004–05
Club
Hertha BSC
Country
Germany
City
Berlin
Competition(s)
Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal
Bundesliga Result
4th place – UEFA Cup Qualification
League Record
34 matches, 15 wins, 13 draws, 6 losses
League Points
58
Goals Scored / Conceded
59 / 31
DFB-Pokal
Second Round
Manager
Falko Götz
Home Stadium
Olympiastadion Berlin
League Top Scorer
Marcelinho – 18 goals
Key Players
Marcelinho, Yıldıray Baştürk, Niko Kovač, Pál Dárdai, Gilberto, Josip Šimunić, Nando Rafael, Christian Fiedler
Kit Type
Home – Short Sleeve
Primary Colours
Navy Blue and White
Collar
Sport-style neckline with contrasting blue detailing
Main Design
Vertical navy-blue-and-white stripes across the torso
Sleeve Details
Solid navy-blue sleeves with contrasting white accents
Historical Significance
Hertha finished fourth in the Bundesliga, securing qualification for the following season's UEFA Cup
The 2004–05 season was one of Hertha Berlin's strongest Bundesliga campaigns of the decade. Under manager Falko Götz, the capital club finished fourth with 58 points, just one point behind third-placed Werder Bremen. Brazilian playmaker Marcelinho delivered an outstanding individual season with 18 league goals, helping Hertha secure European qualification.
