{"product_id":"2019-20-leicester-city-derek-shirt","title":"Leicester City Home Jersey 2019-20 Adidas Vintage with Printing","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLeicester City 2019-20 Adidas Jersey – The \"Derek\" Flocking That's Unlike Anything Else\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City 2019-20 home jersey signed by Adidas\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey 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 Leicester City\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e KING POWER\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SINGLE PULL – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2019-2020 Leicester City season\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003e5th place in the Premier League\u003c\/strong\u003e, a remarkable performance that opened the doors to the \u003cstrong\u003eEuropa League\u003c\/strong\u003e for the following season. The club was in a positive dynamic, a world away from the turbulence of other mid-table clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, it was the era of \u003cstrong\u003eJamie Vardy\u003c\/strong\u003e 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, \u003cstrong\u003eJames Maddison\u003c\/strong\u003e delighted with his dribbles and assists, \u003cstrong\u003eYouri Tielemans\u003c\/strong\u003e asserted his class in midfield, and full-back \u003cstrong\u003eRicardo Pereira\u003c\/strong\u003e made a name for himself far beyond Leicester. An endearing, ambitious team, driven by a real project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJamie Vardy, Premier League top scorer 2019-20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith 23 league goals, Vardy outshone big names like Aubameyang and Ings and clinched the \u003cstrong\u003etop scorer\u003c\/strong\u003e title at 33. A performance that redefined the limits of longevity at the highest level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5th place and European qualification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeicester finished ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea, which is not insignificant. This \u003cstrong\u003equalification for the Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e validated the Rodgers project and confirmed that the Foxes are no longer an accident of history — they are building something solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas's return to the Foxes' jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2019-20 season marked the return of \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas as Leicester City's kit manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e, after years under other brands. The partnership gave the club international visibility and produced kits that immediately appealed to collectors.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with a single pull\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys generally run smaller\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecomfortable and relaxed fit\u003c\/strong\u003e. And if you wear a tight modern M, this vintage L should fit without a problem.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLeicester City 2019-20 Adidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd then there's that \"DEREK\" flocking — it needs to be talked about. \u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys with personal flocking\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\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\/Leicester_City\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLeicester City – 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 – Jersey History\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leicester City","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54010471186707,"sku":"358235","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2019-20-LEICESTER-CITY-DEREK-SHIRT-L-358235_1.jpg?v=1775452832","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2019-20-leicester-city-derek-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}