Boavista 2018-19 Home Shirt Lacatoni KROES vintage XXL

Boavista Jersey 2018-19 — The Unforgettable Lacatoni Era

In 2018-19, Boavista FC competed in the Portuguese Primeira Liga with a kit manufacturer that few collectors truly know: Lacatoni. This authentic home jersey, size XXL, is one of those rare items that true fans of Portuguese football seek but don't always find — and here it is, in 9/10 condition.

Jersey Details

Season: 2018-2019
Club: Boavista FC
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Lacatoni
Condition: 9/10
Size: XXL
Printing: KROES

What This Jersey Represents

Boavista FC is one of the most unique clubs in Portuguese football. Based in the Ramalde district of Porto, the club with the black and white checkerboard is an institution that has, on several occasions in its history, challenged the dominance of the Portuguese "big three" — Benfica, Porto, Sporting. The 2018-19 season was part of a rebuilding period for the Axadrezados, a club seeking to solidify its place in the elite after the judicial turmoil of the 2000s that almost saw it disappear from the Portuguese football landscape.

On the field, Boavista relied that season on a solid, well-organized group, typical of teams coached at that time with a compact block that was difficult to break down. The KROES printing visible on this jersey belongs to a player who wore the club's colors during this period — a name that is part of the club's recent history for true followers. This kind of real player printing is exactly what increases the value of a jersey in a vintage Portuguese football collection.

Moments Etched in This Jersey

The Porto Derby against FC Porto
Every confrontation between Boavista and FC Porto in the Primeira Liga is an event in itself. In 2018-19, these local derbies represented much more than three points — it's a matter of identity and neighborhood pride for an entire community of supporters.

The fight for survival in the elite league
That season, Boavista played every match with the intensity of those who know what it's like to suffer. The club experienced forced relegation, years in purgatory — every point in the Primeira Liga has a special flavor for the adeptos of Estádio do Bessa.

Lacatoni, the hidden kit manufacturer
Lacatoni is one of those discreet kit manufacturers that dressed Portuguese clubs away from the spotlight of major brands. Few jerseys produced under this brand are still circulating in the vintage football jersey market — which automatically makes it a unique collector's item.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is not a product manufactured for the general public. It's the version worn — or intended to be worn — by players or sold in very limited quantities to the club's closest supporters. The finishes, the inner labels, the fabric weight: everything differs from a simple replica. With a kit manufacturer like Lacatoni, production was already limited from the outset, which makes each piece even harder to find today.

This one is listed in 9/10 condition, which means practically impeccable, with no notable snags, no excessive fading, no peeling printing. For a jersey of this era and origin, it's exceptional condition. The kind of piece you take out of the closet to show off, not to hide.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage football jersey sizes do not correspond to modern standards. An XXL from a few years ago can easily correspond to a modern L or XL depending on the brand and country of manufacture. Fits were generally more tailored, less oversized than today, and the physiques of professional players then did not have the same demands as they do now. Never rely solely on the label.

Before any purchase, take your measurements: chest circumference, shoulder-to-shoulder length, total jersey length. Then compare with the actual product measurements if available, or do not hesitate to contact the store directly. A collector's jersey that doesn't fit is unnecessary frustration — it's better to take thirty seconds to check.

Why Have It in Your Collection

Boavista jerseys are already underrepresented in vintage football collections — and even more so those produced by discreet kit manufacturers like Lacatoni. The 2018-19 season isn't the most publicized in the club's history, but that's precisely what makes it a niche item for the serious collector. Not the jersey everyone has — the one true connoisseurs immediately spot.

And with KROES printing on it, it's another step up. A jersey printed with a real player's name, in 9/10 condition, is the kind of piece that doesn't come around often. There aren't many in this condition still floating around the market — if you hesitate, someone else won't.

Further Reading

• Boavista FC - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Kit History
• UEFA - European Football

A Boavista Lacatoni jersey in 9/10 condition with player printing doesn't come by often — if you know what it is, you already know what to do.