Legia Warsaw Away Shirt Adidas 2017-19 Vintage XXL

Legia Warsaw 2017-19 — The Adidas Away Shirt That Saw Europe Up Close

Between 2017 and 2019, Legia Warsaw proudly represented Polish football on the continental stage. This Adidas away shirt, branded FORTUNA, is the travel kit of a club that never visits as a tourist – neither in Warsaw nor abroad. A rare item, in 9/10 condition, that deserves a prominent place in any serious collection of vintage Eastern European football shirts.

Shirt Details

Season: 2017-2019
Club: Legia Warsaw (Polish Clubs)
Type: Away
Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: FORTUNA
Condition: 9/10

What This Shirt Represents

Legia Warsaw is Poland's most successful club, an institution founded in 1916 that embodies the history of Polish football. Between 2017 and 2019, the club went through an intense period: championship titles in Ekstraklasa, regular appearances in the preliminary rounds of European competitions, and a reputation as a fortress at the Polish Army Stadium. This Adidas away shirt is the one worn during perilous away matches, cold nights in hostile stadiums where Legia went to earn points away from home.

On the pitch, this period was marked by strong-willed players who were the pride of the club and all of Poland. Names like Vadis Odjidja-Ofoe, a talented Belgian midfielder who played for the club, or local stalwarts who ambitiously carried Legia's European project. The squad alternated between homegrown Polish talents and quality foreign recruits, in a mix that made the club competitive far beyond the borders of the Ekstraklasa. This away shirt is what they wore to conquer hostile territories.

Moments Etched into This Shirt

Ekstraklasa Domination
Legia Warsaw won the Polish Championship title in the 2017-18 season, extending a period of near-total domination over Polish football. This Adidas away shirt was worn throughout this victorious campaign, during crucial away matches that forge champions.

European Away Nights
Legia was a regular presence in the preliminary rounds of the Champions League and Europa League during this era. This away shirt is precisely the kit for European adventures away from Warsaw, facing opponents from all over the continent.

FORTUNA Sponsorship, a Symbol of the Era
The sponsor FORTUNA, a sports betting operator very present in Central European football in the late 2010s, visually marks this shirt with an immediately recognizable signature. It is a detail of authenticity that anchors this piece in its time and its footballing geography.

Authentic vs. Replica

A vintage authentic shirt is not a souvenir from a stadium shop. It's the version worn – or at least produced – for players and demanding true supporters: meticulous finishes, breathable technical fabric, sewn or heat-sealed flocking according to the professional standards of the time. Adidas, during this period, offered very high-quality manufacturing for its partner clubs in Central Europe, with particular attention to manufacturing details.

This one displays a 9/10 condition, which in the world of vintage collector's jerseys represents an almost perfect state. No discoloration, no crumbling flocking, no hidden holes under an arm – it's the kind of piece you take out of the box and can hang directly without shame. A rarity at this level of preservation for an away shirt worn for a decade.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage Adidas shirts from the late 2010s generally remain quite true to modern standards, but there are always variations depending on the collections and clubs. A vintage XXL might correspond to a modern L or XL depending on your body shape and desired fit – more fitted or worn loosely like a supporter. Never rely solely on the label; cuts have evolved, and each brand has its own measurements.

Before finalizing your order, take the time to measure your chest width and compare it with the flat measurements of the shirt if available. The basic rule: measure your favorite current shirt flat, from seam to seam under the armpits, and double the number. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises and ensure that this Legia Warsaw XXL piece fits your figure perfectly.

Why Have It in Your Collection

Eastern European club shirts are still largely underestimated in the vintage football market – and that's precisely why you should get involved now. Legia Warsaw is a historic club with a passionate fan base, a regular European presence, and a strong identity that is starting to attract the most discerning collectors. Adidas pieces from this period, especially away shirts, are produced in limited quantities compared to the giants of the Premier League or La Liga.

And in 9/10 condition, we enter another dimension. There aren't many in this state on the market – most away shirts from this era have traveled, been worn, washed too hot, flocked and deflocked. This one is the exception. A piece ready to be displayed, worn carefully, or preserved in a frame. The kind of acquisition you remember because it completes something in your collection.

To Learn More

• Legia Warsaw - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Shirt History
• UEFA - European Football

If you're building a serious collection of Central European shirts or simply want an off-the-beaten-path vintage Adidas piece, this Legia 2017-19 away shirt in 9/10 ticks all the boxes. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass.