9.5/10
Shirt condition
Excellent condition
The white is bright and the perforated mesh shows no pilling. The orange collar keeps its vivid colour, and the black shoulders and cuffs are clean. One thing to point out: a very small light mark on the front, only visible up close (photo 6). The KANG IN 16 printing lies perfectly flat.
| Size | S — fairly close Puma fit |
| Brand | Puma — perforated mesh, supporter version |
| Season | 2019-2020 — the centenary year, Champions League group winners |
| Version | White home shirt, orange V-neck, black shoulder panels and black cuffs |
| Sponsor | No chest sponsor |
| Printing | KANG IN N°16 in black, small club crests at the foot of the numbers |
| Patches | Champions League starball and Respect on the sleeves — applied in my workshop |
| Production date | 01/10/20 printed on the tag |
| Auth. code | 756180-01 (on the tag, independently verifiable) |
This S measures 48 x 70 cm. Compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.
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- Puma inner tag: style 756180-01, batch number, QR code and country of manufacture (photo 4)
- Bat crest: clean red and yellow stripes, brown ball in the centre and a neatly cut white outline (photo 3)
- Perforated mesh: small regular diamond pattern across the whole body, visible up close (photos 3 and 6)
- Cut and finish: ribbed orange V-neck, black panels sewn onto the shoulders, black Puma cat on the chest (photo 2)
Workshop note — On Puma shirts of this generation, the style tag carries a QR code and a unique AD code: that is the first thing I check. Style 756180-01 matches the Valencia CF 2019-2020 home shirt. The printing and both badges were applied in my workshop, so I never use them as proof.
Valencia's centenary and young Kang-in
Founded in 1919, Valencia CF celebrated its 100th birthday during this 2019-2020 season. The club came in as Copa del Rey holders, having beaten FC Barcelona in the May 2019 final, but changed coach as early as September: Marcelino was replaced by Albert Celades.
Group winners. In the Champions League, Valencia topped a group that included Chelsea and Ajax, before going out to Atalanta in the last 16.
U-20 World Cup Golden Ball. A few weeks before this season, Valencia academy product Lee Kang-in was named best player of the 2019 U-20 World Cup with South Korea.
The Korean midfielder gradually worked his way into the first-team rotation, before moving on to Mallorca and then Paris Saint-Germain.
Frequently asked questions
Why "KANG IN" and not "LEE" on the back?
At Valencia, the player had his first name, Kang In, printed on his shirts rather than his surname Lee. That is the printing you find on his shirts from that period.
Are the printing and badges original?
The KANG IN 16 printing and the Champions League and Respect badges were applied in my workshop. I never count them as proof of authenticity: that rests on the shirt alone.
How can I check the shirt is authentic?
Look at the inner tag: the style number 756180-01 must be on it, together with a QR code. You can type this code into a search engine to check the model yourself.
How does this S fit?
Fairly close to the body: 48 cm pit to pit and 70 cm long. It will suit a slim S; if you like a loose fit, it will feel snug.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Dispatched within 24-48 h with tracking: €5.99 in France, €9.99 to the EU, free from €99.99. You have 14 days to send the shirt back if it doesn't suit you. Full details in my shipping FAQ.