Leicester City Home Jersey 2019-20 Adidas Vintage with Printing

Leicester City 2019-20 Adidas Jersey – The "Derek" Flocking That's Unlike Anything Else

A Leicester City 2019-20 home jersey signed by Adidas, flocked with "DEREK" — not a professional player, not a legend etched in history books, but exactly what makes this kind of piece irreplaceable in a collection of vintage football jerseys. This was the season the Foxes returned to Europe under the King Power banner, and this anonymous flocking alone tells a whole life story of a fan.

Jersey details

Season: 2019-2020
Club: Leicester City
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: KING POWER
Condition: 8/10
State: SINGLE PULL – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

The 2019-2020 Leicester City season was a solid Premier League campaign, led by an ambitious group of players and Brendan Rodgers, who had been in charge since February 2019. The Foxes finished this season in 5th place in the Premier League, a remarkable performance that opened the doors to the Europa League for the following season. The club was in a positive dynamic, a world away from the turbulence of other mid-table clubs.

On the pitch, it was the era of Jamie Vardy in great form – he would finish as the Premier League's top scorer that season with 23 goals, winning the English Golden Boot. Around him, James Maddison delighted with his dribbles and assists, Youri Tielemans asserted his class in midfield, and full-back Ricardo Pereira made a name for himself far beyond Leicester. An endearing, ambitious team, driven by a real project.

Moments etched in this jersey

Jamie Vardy, Premier League top scorer 2019-20
With 23 league goals, Vardy outshone big names like Aubameyang and Ings and clinched the top scorer title at 33. A performance that redefined the limits of longevity at the highest level.

5th place and European qualification
Leicester finished ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea, which is not insignificant. This qualification for the Europa League validated the Rodgers project and confirmed that the Foxes are no longer an accident of history — they are building something solid.

Adidas's return to the Foxes' jerseys
The 2019-20 season marked the return of Adidas as Leicester City's kit manufacturer, after years under other brands. The partnership gave the club international visibility and produced kits that immediately appealed to collectors.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece that has circulated in the real world of football — worn in a stadium, bought in an official store, washed after every match. It's not a mass-produced reproduction for the nostalgic market. It's an original object, with its imperfections and its own history. The "DEREK" flocking on this jersey is the most telling proof: someone wanted their first name on the back of a Leicester jersey, and no replica can offer that.

The 8/10 condition with a single pull — an isolated snag in the fabric — does not diminish the value of this piece, quite the opposite. It's the mark of a jersey that has lived, not one that has waited in plastic in a drawer. For a collector who seeks authenticity rather than sterile perfection, this is exactly what's needed.

Vintage sizing guide

Vintage jerseys generally run smaller than what we are used to today. A vintage L often corresponds to a modern M, sometimes even an S from some manufacturers. Adidas has evolved its cuts over the years, and the 2019-20 collection is no exception to this rule: the cut is fitted, designed for a close-to-the-body wear.

Before buying, get out the tape measure: measure your chest circumference and compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if available. As a general rule, plan to go up one size from your usual if you want a comfortable and relaxed fit. And if you wear a tight modern M, this vintage L should fit without a problem.

Why have it in your collection

The Leicester City 2019-20 Adidas home jersey represents a pivotal period for this club: between managing the aftermath of the 2016 title and building a team capable of consistently fighting for the Top 5. It's an honest, clean season, with real ambition. And unlike the 2015-16 title jerseys — which have become extremely rare and expensive — this one remains accessible while carrying a real and strong sporting context.

And then there's that "DEREK" flocking — it needs to be talked about. Vintage jerseys with personal flocking are a subcategory that fascinates collectors. An unknown first name on the back of an official jersey is a story we'll never fully know, and that's what makes it unique. In this 8/10 condition, with only one isolated pull, not many are still circulating in this condition. It's now or never.

To go further

• Leicester City – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – Jersey History
• UEFA – European Football

If Derek ever supported Leicester from the stands of the King Power Stadium, his jersey deserves to be cherished by someone who understands what it represents. It's your turn.