{"product_id":"2019-20-fortuna-dusseldorf-shirt","title":"Fortuna Düsseldorf 2019-20 Uhlsport Vintage Jersey 4XL","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eFortuna Düsseldorf 2019-20 — The Uhlsport kit of the great return to the Bundesliga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e2019-20\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eFortuna Düsseldorf\u003c\/strong\u003e played their second consecutive season in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e after years of struggle in the second division — an intense, hard-fought season, battling against relegation. This \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport 4XL kit\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsored by \u003cstrong\u003eHenkel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct testament to that fight, worn on German pitches during one of the most particular seasons in recent European football history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eKit details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019-2020\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fortuna Düsseldorf\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uhlsport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e HENKEL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — slight fabric snags, authentic wear of a worn vintage kit\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this kit represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortuna Düsseldorf\u003c\/strong\u003e returned to the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga in 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2019-20\u003c\/strong\u003e season was about confirming their stay, a permanent struggle against the bottom-of-the-table teams. With players like \u003cstrong\u003eRouwen Hennings\u003c\/strong\u003e, the club's top scorer at the time and a true offensive mainstay, or the experienced \u003cstrong\u003eNiko Gießelmann\u003c\/strong\u003e on the left flank, Fortuna had built an identity of a compact block, difficult to outmaneuver. This Uhlsport kit represents their sweat, their dedication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched into this kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe post-COVID restart in May 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFortuna 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRouwen Hennings, serial scorer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe German striker delivered some of his best performances in this season's Uhlsport kit. His goals in the \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e often kept Fortuna afloat in a knife-edge season with the relegation-threatened teams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe drama of staying up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFortuna 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage kit\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Uhlsport kit\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is rated \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 with some small pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage football kits\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's item in size 4XL\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFortuna Düsseldorf\u003c\/strong\u003e remains a club with a rich history, but its \u003cstrong\u003eBundesliga\u003c\/strong\u003e kits are rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's kit\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market. An \u003cstrong\u003eUhlsport Fortuna Düsseldorf 2019-20 kit in 4XL rated 8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fortuna_D%C3%BCsseldorf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFortuna Düsseldorf — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — History of kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fortuna Dusseldorf","offers":[{"title":"4XL","offer_id":54008992923923,"sku":"266372","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":54008992956691,"sku":"365020","price":54.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54008992989459,"sku":"368324","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2019-20-FORTUNA-DUSSELDORF-SHIRT-4XL-266372_5.png?v=1775352595","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2019-20-fortuna-dusseldorf-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}