Dynamo Dresden Home Craft 2018-19 Koné vintage jersey

Dynamo Dresden 2018-19 – The Craft Home Jersey with Koné Printing, a piece direct from the 2. Bundesliga

The 2018-19 season for Dynamo Dresden in the 2. Bundesliga was one of those campaigns where the Saxon club gave its all to stay in Germany's second-tier football elite. This Craft home jersey with KONÉ printing, and the sponsor ALL-INKL.COM clearly visible on the chest, is a piece of that history — an authentic worn item, not a display replica.

Jersey details

Season: 2018-2019
Club: Dynamo Dresden
Type: Home
Kit Manufacturer: Craft
Condition: 9/10
State: SPONSOR: ALL-INKL.COM – authentic wear of a vintage worn jersey
Size: S
Printing: KONÉ

What this jersey represents

In 2018-19, Dynamo Dresden played in the 2. Bundesliga, the German second division — an ultra-competitive league where every point earned is a victory in itself. The club, founded in 1953 in Dresden, in former East Germany, carries with it a rich history: eight East German championship titles, a fan culture among the most fervent in Europe, and the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion that vibrates with every match like few stadiums can. That season, the mission was clear: survive in the division, match after match, without a safety net.

The squad was built for battle. Players like Moussa Koné, a Swedish striker of Malian origin, brought their technique and sharpness to a team that was not lacking in character. Alongside him were players like Niklas Kreuzer on the wing or the offensive sector captain, in a team coached by Maik Walpurgis then Cristian Fiel, who took the reins during the season. A season of struggle, passion, and sweat — exactly what a worn jersey like this represents.

Moments etched in this jersey

Moussa Koné, Swedish electricity in Dresden
Loaned then integrated into the squad, Koné was one of the offensive elements Dynamo relied on to bring speed and punch. His name printed on this jersey is not insignificant — he was a player who left his mark on the memories of the club's fans.

The fight for survival in the 2. Bundesliga
The 2018-19 season was a real trench warfare for Dresden. The club navigated the troubled waters of the lower table, with each matchday able to swing one way or the other, and the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion became a fortress during decisive home games.

Craft as kit manufacturer — a strong and identity-driven choice
At that time, Craft — a Swedish brand specializing in endurance sports — supplied Dynamo Dresden with jerseys of refined design and technical cut. An atypical partnership in the German football landscape, which gives these tunics a special status for collectors of rare jerseys.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic jersey is the exact model worn on the pitch or sold as a player's version — fitted cut, technical fabrics, meticulous finishes, heat-pressed or embroidered printing according to club standards. It's not the lightweight general public version found in supermarkets. On an authentic vintage jersey, every detail speaks: the texture of the fabric, the quality of the printing, the carefully sewn kit manufacturer's logo.

Here, the jersey is given in condition 9/10 — which is excellent for a piece of this nature. The sponsor ALL-INKL.COM is present, the KONÉ printing is there, and the whole thing shows a jersey that may have been worn without suffering. This is exactly what a serious collector looks for: authenticity without sacrificing it to time.

Vintage Size Guide

Vintage football jerseys — and this also applies to Craft models from that period — generally run smaller than current standards. A vintage S often corresponds to a modern XS, or a very fitted cut for a current S. The cuts from the late 2010s remain closer to the body than today's trendy oversized jerseys, and Craft is no exception to this rule with its technical and tight silhouettes.

Before you fall for it, get out your tape measure. Measure your chest circumference and compare it with the jersey measurements if available, or refer to a size S jersey you already own from the same era. It's better to take ten seconds to measure than to receive an item that won't fit over your shoulders. A well-preserved collector's jersey deserves to be worn or displayed in the best conditions.

Why have it in your collection

A Dynamo Dresden Craft jersey is already rare by definition. Craft is not Nike or Adidas — it's a niche brand, established in a specific segment, and its collaborations with football clubs remain limited in time and production volume. Finding a printed item with an identifiable player, with the sponsor of the era, in size S and in this condition — this is the kind of piece that doesn't stay long on the vintage German football jersey market.

The 9/10 condition is serious. There aren't many in this condition, especially with a named printing that enhances the authenticity of the piece. For a collector interested in the 2. Bundesliga, former East German clubs, or simply alternative kit manufacturers in football, this jersey ticks all the boxes. Don't hesitate too long.

To go further

• Dynamo Dresden – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – Jersey History
• UEFA – European Football

This jersey is Dresden in 2018-19 — the fight, the Saxon passion, and Koné's name on the back. If that speaks to you, you know what to do.