10/10
Shirt condition
Perfect condition
No flaws. The light blue of the print is vivid and the white areas have not yellowed — on a print this contrasted, the slightest cast would show. The white shoulders with their three navy stripes are flawless, the orange and navy cuffs have kept their shape. The VITINHA No.20 nameset in black with white outline is intact, Premier League lions included. Embroidered hexagonal crest perfect, Premier League and “No Room For Racism” patches sharp, navy V-neck undistorted, all labels present.
| Size | S (see flat measurements above) |
| Manufacturer | adidas (AEROREADY technology) |
| Season | 2020-2021 — Vitinha's only English season |
| Version | Blue brushstroke away kit, white shoulders, orange cuffs |
| Sponsor | None — bare chest, crest only |
| Nameset | VITINHA No.20 in black with white outline, Premier League lions in the digits |
| Patches | Premier League + “No Room For Racism” on the sleeve |
| Production date | 01/20 — readable on the label (photo 4) |
| Auth. code | FJ4498 (independently verifiable) |
Unsure about the size? This adidas S is fitted (47 x 74 cm): compare the measurements above, or check my sizing guide.
100% AUTHENTIC
✦ Authenticity guaranteed for life
Item checked by hand in my authentication workshop. If an item bought from me is ever identified as a unofficial piece, I refund it in full. Guarantee with no expiry date.
- adidas label photographed (photo 4): reference FJ4498, internal code AV1007 and production date 01/20. January 2020, the manufacturing run for the 2020-2021 range
- Fully embroidered hexagonal crest (photo 3): the black wolf head stands out in sharp relief against its orange field, with a white trim and then a black outline. Three thicknesses of embroidery on a four-centimetre crest
- Official Premier League nameset: the league's own typeface, with a crowned lion printed at the foot of each digit. Unofficial pieces use an approximate font and leave out the lions
- Real photos of the exact shirt you receive, never stock images — full method in my authentication guide
🛠️ Workshop note — Look at the sleeves in photo 1: they stack four different materials within ten centimetres — the white shoulder, the printed blue body, a woven navy band, then a ribbed orange cuff. Each is a separate piece with its own seam. Reproductions take the easy route with two panels and print the rest.
📖 Vitinha at Molineux, two years before Paris
Some shirts gain value after the fact. In 2020, Vitinha is a Porto loanee nobody is watching. Two years later he is a starter at PSG.
🇵🇹 2020-2021 — his only season in England. On loan from FC Porto, the Portuguese midfielder discovers the Premier League at Molineux before returning home.
✈️ On to Paris in 2022. After a season back at Porto he joins PSG and becomes a midfield mainstay. VITINHA Wolverhampton shirts therefore only exist for one season.
🐺 The Wolves' Portuguese colony. At the time the club fielded Neves, Moutinho, Podence, Semedo and Jota. Wolverhampton had become Portuguese football's outpost in England.
🎨 A pattern the club never brought back — light blue brushstrokes on white, contrasting shoulders, orange cuffs: adidas went a long way from the traditional orange and black. A one-season away kit, and sought after for exactly that.
❓ Frequently asked questions about this shirt
Why is there no sponsor?
This is the version produced without a chest sponsor. The shirt is not incomplete: the crest, the official patches and the nameset are all original.
How do you know it really is 2020-2021?
The label carries adidas reference FJ4498 and the date 01/20. The “No Room For Racism” patch on the sleeve confirms it: that Premier League campaign started that season.
Has the white in the print yellowed?
No. The white areas are clean and the light blue has not dulled. On a print this contrasted, the slightest cast would show immediately.
Is this shirt authentic?
Yes. Dated and referenced adidas label FJ4498, hexagonal crest embroidered in three thicknesses, official Premier League patches and a crowned-lion nameset. Authenticity guaranteed for life.
How does this S fit?
Measured flat: 47 cm pit to pit and 74 cm long. An adidas S, fitted at the shoulders but fairly long. If you wear a S and like it roomy, go up a size.
How much is shipping and how long does it take?
Dispatched within 48 working hours with tracked Colissimo delivery (€5.99 in mainland France, free from €99.99). Details on my shipping FAQ. Returns accepted within 14 days if unworn.