Middlesbrough 2019-20 Hummel Tavernier Home Vintage Shirt

Middlesbrough 2019-20 Hummel – Tavernier's shirt, flocked Zoé's Place

For the 2019-20 season, Middlesbrough Football Club proudly displayed the Zoé's Place logo on its home jersey designed by Hummel — a sponsor choice that speaks volumes about the DNA of this North East club, deeply rooted in its community. This shirt is flocked with the name Tavernier, a name that resonates strongly on the fields of the English Championship.

Shirt details

Season: 2019-2020
Club: Middlesbrough FC
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Hummel
Sponsor: Zoé's Place
Flocking: TAVERNIER
Size: XXL Boys
Condition: 9/10
State: Zoé's Place sponsor intact and visible — authentic wear of a worn vintage shirt, consistent with its use in match or training

What this shirt represents

In 2019-20, Middlesbrough played in the Championship, the English second division, under Jonathan Woodgate then Neil Warnock. The Riverside Stadium club was looking to rebuild after several turbulent seasons, far from the Premier League it left in 2017. It was a period of reconstruction, of rediscovered identity, where every shirt worn in competition embodied a form of quiet resistance and regional pride. The Championship is physically the most intense league in Europe — 46 ruthless regular season games.

The choice of Hummel as kit manufacturer for this season marked the return of a cult brand to English football. The Danish label, with its iconic chevrons, brought a vintage touch to Boro's visual identity. The squad that season included players such as Paddy McNair, Jonny Howson and Britt Assombalonga up front — names well known to Championship followers. Marcus Tavernier, meanwhile, was starting to establish himself as one of the most promising elements in midfield, technical and incisive.

The moments etched into this jersey

Hummel's return to Boro
For the 2019-20 season, Middlesbrough reconnected with Hummel, a kit manufacturer historically linked to clubs in the north of England and a certain football aesthetic from the 80s-90s. This partnership gave Boro's jersey a strong, immediately recognizable identity for supporters.

Zoé's Place, a sponsor that speaks to the heart
Zoé's Place Baby Hospice is a charity that supports children in life-threatening situations — a shirt sponsor that is nothing like a classic corporate logo. Having this name on a football shirt means carrying something much heavier than marketing: it's a gesture of solidarity rooted in the Teesside community, and true fans know it.

Marcus Tavernier, Boro's future in flocking
Trained at the club, Marcus Tavernier embodies exactly what Middlesbrough sought to build: possession-based, technical football, with young players who gave their all. This flocking makes it a particularly sought-after shirt by collectors who follow the player's trajectory, who later moved to Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage shirt is not a souvenir from an official store taken out of a cellophane box. It is a garment that existed in time, that lived — sometimes worn in a match, sometimes in the stands, sometimes both. The materials, the flocking, the badges: everything is designed to last, not just to look good on a shelf. The difference with a replica is obvious as soon as you touch it.

This one is in 9/10 condition — it's top-of-the-line in the world of vintage collector jerseys. The Zoé's Place sponsor is legible, the Tavernier flocking is clean, and the whole shows normal wear consistent with its age. You won't find many examples in this condition on the secondary market.

Vintage size guide

Vintage sizes do not correspond to modern standards — this is a golden rule that every collector must understand. An XXL Boys on a 2019-20 shirt can be surprisingly large compared to what you would expect from a contemporary adult XXL. The cuts were different, often more fitted, with less elastane than what manufacturers offer today.

Before you fall for it, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the shirt. If you're unsure, don't hesitate to contact us directly — we're here to help you find the right size and avoid an unpleasant surprise upon delivery. A collector's shirt that doesn't fit you is unnecessary frustration.

Why have it in your collection

Authentic Championship jerseys from this era, flocked, are objectively undervalued compared to their historical interest. Middlesbrough in 2019-20 was a club undergoing reconstruction with a cult kit manufacturer, a socially significant sponsor, and a player — Tavernier — who has since proven his worth at the highest English level. This type of jersey, in five years, will be much harder to find than it is today.

In 9/10 condition, flocked, with the Zoé's Place logo perfectly legible and the distinctive Hummel mark clearly visible: there aren't many in this condition on the market. This is exactly the kind of piece that quickly disappears from private collections never to reappear. If you're a Boro fan, a Tavernier fan, or simply a lover of quality vintage English jerseys — now's the time.

To go further

• Middlesbrough FC – Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – History of kits
• UEFA – European Football

A flocked Championship jersey, in 9/10, with a meaningful sponsor and a striking Hummel mark — it speaks for itself. It's up to you to decide if you're ready to let it go to someone else.