Hamburg Away Shirt 2019-20 Adidas Vintage 9/10

Hamburg Away Shirt 2019-20 Adidas – NESSA Printing on a 2. Bundesliga Remnant

The 2019-20 season saw Hamburg in the German second division — a reality still hard to swallow for one of Europe's most historic clubs. This Hamburg Adidas 2019-20 away shirt with NESSA printing is a piece straight out of a period of rebuilding, worn with the Emirates Fly Better sponsor on the chest.

Shirt Details

Season: 2019-2020
Club: Hamburg SV
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better
Condition: 9/10

What This Shirt Represents

Hamburg SV had spent 55 consecutive seasons in the Bundesliga — an absolute record in German football history. In May 2018, this record collapsed: the club was relegated to the 2. Bundesliga for the first time in its history. The 2019-20 season was therefore the second attempt at an immediate return, in an atmosphere of a wounded club that refused to die.

Under coach Dieter Hecking, Hamburg tried to return to the elite with players like Simon Terodde, a goal machine in the second division, and Sonny Kittel, one of the most technical playmakers in the division. It was in this context of maximum pressure, between the obligation for results and identity reconstruction, that this shirt was worn.

Moments Etched in This Shirt

The 2019-20 Promotion Race
Hamburg finished third in the 2. Bundesliga that season, failing to secure direct promotion and then losing in the playoffs to VfB Stuttgart. A heavy blow for a club accustomed to European heights, which would have to wait longer to return to the Bundesliga.

Simon Terodde, the Division's Goal Machine
A prolific scorer in the 2. Bundesliga, Terodde embodied the hope of a return to the top flight. His away goals, therefore in this away shirt, fueled promotion dreams throughout the season.

Emirates Fly Better — a Sponsor That Stands Out
Seeing the Emirates Fly Better logo on the shirt of a second-division club is a sign that Hamburg refused to behave like a D2 club. This partnership with the airline reinforced the ambition of a rapid return, as displayed by the management.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic Adidas shirt from this era is the player version — technical construction, breathable Climachill or Aeroready fabric depending on the model, neat finishes on the seams and embroideries. This is not the mass-market version sold in fan shops: this is what the players actually wore on the field.

This one shows a 9/10 condition, which is frankly rare for a worn and printed shirt. At this level, the embroideries are intact, the material has not suffered, and the NESSA printing is perfectly legible. This is collector's material in near-perfect condition.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Authentic Adidas shirts from this generation generally fit truer to size than modern retail versions. A size L can easily correspond to a current M depending on your build, especially if you're used to contemporary loose fits. This is not a minor detail: it's the first question to ask yourself before confirming your order.

Before buying, measure your shoulder width and chest circumference, then compare with the flat measurements of the shirt if they are available. As a general rule, expect a 2 to 5 cm difference between the size indicated on the label and what you usually wear. It's better to take ten seconds to measure than to miss out on a unique piece.

Why Have It in Your Collection

The Hamburg 2019-20 away shirt is already a rare piece for a simple reason: this 2. Bundesliga period was short, painful, and few authentic pieces from this season circulate on the market. This is exactly what makes it a collector's item in its own right — not despite the difficult sporting context, but precisely because of it. Great collections also tell the story of bad years.

In 9/10 condition with NESSA printing, you are looking at a shirt that has lived without suffering. Authentic printed pieces in this condition are not common. Official club printing, a premium sponsor, an Adidas kit manufacturer on a chapter of Hamburg's history that no one would have wanted to write — but which will always exist in the archives.

Further Reading

• Hamburg SV - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Kit History
• UEFA - European Football

If you're a Hamburg fan or a collector of authentic Adidas shirts from this decade, this 2019-20 season is a chapter to have in your textile library. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass.