Hertha Berlin 2008/09 Home kit with Official Voronin Print Large

Condition: ★★★★★ 

One of the best Hertha Berlin kits with a beautiful nameset to complete the image. The size is Large and it was manufactured by Nike. 

Hertha BSC's 2008–09 season was one of the club's best in recent history, marked by a surprisingly strong Bundesliga campaign. The club, under the management of Lucien Favre, exceeded expectations and came close to qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Here's a detailed overview of their season:

Bundesliga

• Final Position: 4th place
• Points: 63

Hertha Berlin had an impressive Bundesliga campaign, regularly competing for the top spots and briefly leading the table late in the season. By mid-March, they were in first place, raising hopes of a potential title challenge. However, a late-season dip in form saw them drop to fourth by the end of the campaign. The 4th-place finish was still considered a success, as it secured Hertha a spot in the UEFA Europa League (formerly the UEFA Cup) for the following season.

Key Matches:

• Hertha 1-0 Bayern Munich (14 February 2009): This victory over Bayern Munich was one of the season's highlights, as it temporarily propelled Hertha to the top of the Bundesliga table.
• Wolfsburg 2-1 Hertha (4 April 2009): A defeat that contributed to Hertha slipping out of the title race. Wolfsburg would go on to win the league.

Key Players:

• Andriy Voronin (on loan from Liverpool): Voronin was a standout performer, scoring 11 goals in the league and playing a crucial role in Hertha's attack.
• Marko Pantelić: Another key player up front, Pantelić contributed 8 goals and was an important part of the team's offensive efforts.
• Josip Šimunić: A commanding presence in defense, Šimunić was a key figure in Hertha’s relatively strong defensive record.
• Patrick Ebert and Raffael: Contributed in midfield and attack, providing creativity and technical skill.

DFB-Pokal

• Result: Eliminated in the Second Round.

UEFA Cup

• Result: Eliminated in the Group Stage Hertha's performance in Europe was less successful. After qualifying for the UEFA Cup, they struggled in the group stage, failing to advance to the knockout rounds.

Voronin started his professional career in Germany, playing for clubs like Borussia Mönchengladbach, Mainz 05, 1. FC Köln, and Bayer Leverkusen. In 2007, he moved to Liverpool, but after struggling for regular playing time, he joined Hertha BSC on loan during the 2008–09 season. At Hertha, Voronin was a key player, scoring 11 goals and helping the team finish 4th in the Bundesliga.

Voronin was also a regular for the Ukrainian national team, earning 74 caps and scoring 8 goals between 2002 and 2012. He played in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where Ukraine reached the quarter-finals.