Hertha Berlin Home Shirt Nike 2019-20 Vintage - 9/10

Hertha Berlin 2019-20 Nike Jersey — The *Löwen* Edition That Got the Stands Talking

The 2019-20 season was when Hertha Berlin broke the bank with the arrival of Lars Windhorst and his hundreds of millions injected into the club — a period of turbulence and wild ambitions for the Alte Dame. This Nike Hertha BSC 2019-20 home jersey with its Löwen (lion) patch and TEDI sponsor is a direct testament to this radical turn in the history of the Berlin club.

Jersey Details

Season: 2019-2020
Club: Hertha BSC Berlin
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Nike
Sponsor: TEDI
Condition: 9/10

What This Jersey Represents

The 2019-20 season marks a historic turning point for Hertha BSC Berlin. Investor Lars Windhorst, through Tennor Holding, injected an initial €125 million into the club in July 2019 — an unprecedented amount for a Berlin club. The directive was clear: make Hertha a European giant, no less. The club spoke of becoming the "Bayern of Berlin," which speaks volumes about the ambitions displayed at the time.

In this context of financial euphoria, the management brought in a flurry of recruits. Dodi Lukébakio arrived on loan from Düsseldorf, Krzysztof Piątek was recruited in January 2020 to strengthen the attack, and Dedryck Boyata took on the captaincy. Coach Ante Čović started the season but was replaced in November 2019 by Jürgen Klinsmann — yes, the former Germany national team coach — in a decision that would generate a lot of discussion in Berlin and beyond.

Moments Etched into This Jersey

The Klinsmann Affair — A Reality TV Episode in the Heart of Berlin
Klinsmann took the helm in November 2019, sparking both hope and astonishment. He abruptly left in February 2020, just 76 days after taking office, by resigning via a Facebook post — a legendary moment in Bundesliga history forever tied to this season.

The Return of Alexander Nouri, then Bruno Labbadia
After Klinsmann's dramatic departure, Nouri served as interim manager before Bruno Labbadia took over the club upon the post-Covid resumption in May 2020. Under his leadership, Hertha racked up victories and finished the season with a remarkable resurgence in form.

The Bundesliga Resumes in Empty Stadiums — Berlin Still Plays
Like all European clubs, Hertha played the end of the 2019-20 season behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic. An extraordinary period that this jersey symbolically carries, with these spectator-less matches etched into the collective memory of European football.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic Nike jersey from this generation features a Vaporknit or Dri-FIT ADV cut depending on the model — designed for the pitch, not the stands. The materials are different from replicas sold in supermarkets: the seams are reinforced, the feel of the fabric is immediately recognizable, and the badge and sponsor finishes are applied with undeniable precision. It's a player jersey in spirit, even in a premium fan version.

This one is in 9/10 condition — meaning almost new, with no significant visible defects. For a five-year-old jersey, this score says a lot about how well it has been preserved. No fading, no fraying: you receive a jersey that has maintained all its integrity.

Vintage Size Guide

Nike jerseys from the late 2010s have athletic cuts, designed to fit snugly on the field. A Nike XL from 2019-20 may not fit like a modern XL — the shoulders might be narrower and the body length more fitted than contemporary cuts. If you're used to recent, looser-fitting Nike jerseys, keep this in mind before placing your order.

Practical advice: take your tape measure and measure your current chest circumference, then compare it with the flat measurements of the jersey (chest x2). For a vintage Nike XL jersey, expect a chest circumference between 108 and 114 cm — but a direct check with the seller remains the best guarantee before buying.

Why Have It in Your Collection

The Hertha Berlin 2019-20 jersey with the Löwen patch is a collector's item that documents an absolutely wild period in the club's history. The Windhorst era, the Klinsmann bombshell, the Bundesliga suspended due to the pandemic: all of this is contained in one jersey. This is precisely the type of Bundesliga collector's jersey that German football enthusiasts snap up when they realize what they have in their hands. The TEDI sponsor — a German discount chain — gives this jersey an ultra-authentic and deeply Berlin feel that major international brands have never been able to replicate.

In 9/10 condition, there aren't many in this state circulating on the market. Most copies from this season have been worn, washed, and faded. This one is the exception: it has remained intact and proves it at first glance. For a serious collector of vintage Bundesliga jerseys or a Hertha fan who wants a representative piece of this turbulent chapter in the club's history, it's now or never.

To Learn More

• Hertha Berlin - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Kit History
• UEFA - European Football

A Bundesliga jersey documenting an extraordinary season, in a condition that commands respect — if you're a Hertha fan or just a fan of authentic German football, you know what you have to do.