Fortuna Düsseldorf 2019-20 Uhlsport Vintage Jersey 4XL

Fortuna Düsseldorf 2019-20 — The Uhlsport kit of the great return to the Bundesliga

In 2019-20, Fortuna Düsseldorf played their second consecutive season in the Bundesliga after years of struggle in the second division — an intense, hard-fought season, battling against relegation. This Uhlsport 4XL kit sponsored by Henkel is a direct testament to that fight, worn on German pitches during one of the most particular seasons in recent European football history.

Kit details

Season: 2019-2020
Club: Fortuna Düsseldorf
Kit manufacturer: Uhlsport
Sponsor: HENKEL
Size: 4XL
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE PULLS — slight fabric snags, authentic wear of a worn vintage kit

What this kit represents

Fortuna Düsseldorf returned to the Bundesliga in 2018 after a thirty-five year absence from German football's top flight. Thirty-five years. That's huge. When a club returns after such a long period in the wilderness, every kit worn in the top flight takes on a special, almost symbolic dimension for the Rhenish supporters who patiently awaited this return.

The 2019-20 season was about confirming their stay, a permanent struggle against the bottom-of-the-table teams. With players like Rouwen Hennings, the club's top scorer at the time and a true offensive mainstay, or the experienced Niko Gießelmann on the left flank, Fortuna had built an identity of a compact block, difficult to outmaneuver. This Uhlsport kit represents their sweat, their dedication.

Moments etched into this kit

The post-COVID restart in May 2020
Fortuna was one of the clubs that resumed the Bundesliga in empty stadiums after the interruption due to Covid-19 — a historical first in world football. This kit belongs to that unprecedented era where football continued without spectators, which gives it a truly unique historical character.

Rouwen Hennings, serial scorer
The German striker delivered some of his best performances in this season's Uhlsport kit. His goals in the Bundesliga often kept Fortuna afloat in a knife-edge season with the relegation-threatened teams.

The drama of staying up
Fortuna finished the 2019-20 season in 13th place, securing their place in the top flight for a third consecutive season — a result far from guaranteed beforehand. This Uhlsport kit was worn in matches where every point counted double.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage kit like this is a piece that truly existed in the club's official circuit — not a mass-produced copy made to fill the shelves of sports supermarkets. The cuts, materials, and finishes of an authentic Uhlsport kit from this era are designed for the pitch, not for a shopping mall display. That's what makes all the difference for a true collector.

This one is rated 8/10 with some small pulls — slight fabric snags that are completely normal on a worn item. This is not a deal-breaker defect; it's proof that this kit has lived. A kit that's too perfect has no story; this one does.

Vintage size guide

Vintage football kits often have different cuts than current standards. A 4XL from this Uhlsport era might correspond to specific measurements that don't necessarily match what a modern 4XL offers today. German brands like Uhlsport had their own size charts, sometimes more generous in length, sometimes different in chest circumference.

Before ordering, measure your chest circumference and torso length with a tape measure, then compare with the exact measurements of the item available in the product sheet. This is the golden rule to avoid any unpleasant surprises upon receipt — and to fully enjoy this collector's item in size 4XL.

Why have it in your collection

Fortuna Düsseldorf remains a club with a rich history, but its Bundesliga kits are rare on the vintage collector's kit market — precisely because the club spent so many years away from the top flight. A kit from their spell in the first division between 2018 and 2020 is a window into a short and precious period. The 2019-20 season, with the added context of Covid, is part of contemporary German football history.

There aren't many in this condition on the market. An Uhlsport Fortuna Düsseldorf 2019-20 kit in 4XL rated 8/10 is a rare combination: large size, very good condition, clearly visible Henkel sponsor, quality kit manufacturer. This kind of item doesn't stay on the shelves of specialized shops for long.

To go further

• Fortuna Düsseldorf — Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive — History of kits
• UEFA — European football

If you're looking for a kit that tells a true story of German football from the early 2020s, you've come to the right place — it's your turn to play.