Walkouts KAA Gent signed football shirts & memorabilia

About

Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent, often called KAA Gent, was founded on 26 November 1964 and is a Belgian professional sports club based in Ghent, competing in the Belgian First Division A. The football section is the best known branch of the club and Walkouts lists a measured selection of signed and limited edition football shirts alongside framed pieces and match-issued replicas for supporters and collectors.

The team left the Jules Ottenstadion in Gentbrugge for the modern Ghelamco Arena in 2013. Its headline domestic honour remains one Belgian Pro League title, secured in 2014-15, while the club’s best continental achievement was reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Cup in 1991-92, a run still referenced by collectors seeking European match provenance.

KAA Gent have four Belgian Cup victories to their name and traditionally wear blue and white. The wider sports club traces sections back further, and the French name La Gantoise is still used in parts of Belgium. The club is listed at 81 in the IFFHS club rankings, a useful contextual marker for comparative provenance when evaluating signed shirts and framed displays.

Anniversary releases have produced several sought after retail shirts since 1970, notably the commemorative trims and crests tied to the club’s first top flight title and the Ghelamco move. Standout releases noted by collectors include centric items linked to the 2015 title celebration, the 2020 120 years trims, and the inaugural 2013 stadium crest detail, each issued through official fanshop runs or limited commemorative drops.

Season and match magnets for gent collectors are clear: the 2014-15 championship season, the club’s 2015-16 debut in the UEFA Champions League reaching the round of 16, and the 2021-22 Belgian Cup campaign all generate demand. Away kits worn or sold during European nights, and specific fixture editions such as the club’s UCL matches, are chased for their provenance and photographic match evidence linking shirts to decisive fixtures.

Signed retail demand is strong for fanshop pieces as well as player-issue variants, with early runs and region-specific releases often more collectible than later mass reprints. Collectors seek signed fanshop shirts with provenance, and verified items from the club era that spans suppliers from Jartazi to Nike are particularly notable. Specialist pieces tied to the 2015 celebration and the recognisable white away shirt used in notable European away fixtures are repeatedly cited in condition and provenance notes, and Free worldwide shipping is offered on selected pieces.

For verification, many listings include a clear provenance statement and where available a COA alongside photographic evidence; framed items from the 2014-15 title run and the 2015-16 UCL campaign often carry the strongest provenance. When browsing signed and limited editions, collectors reference matches from 2014-15 and 2015-16 as prime seasons for sought after signatures and authenticated shirts, and Walkouts closes its catalogue with curated examples tied to those campaigns.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 2014–15 Blue Belgian Pro League first league title
  • 2015–16 Blue UEFA Champions League Round of 16 debut
  • 2021–22 Blue Belgian Cup trophy run

Iconic away kits

  • 2015–16 White UCL away group/R16
  • 2021–22 Black Cup away winners’ run
  • 2023–24 Yellow Europe ECL phase

Anniversary shirts

  • 2015 First league title champions crest
  • 2020 120 years commemorative trim
  • 2013 New stadium inaugural crest detail

Collector seasons

  • 2014–15 Belgian champions historic first
  • 2015–16 UCL Round of 16 debut campaign
  • 2021–22 Belgian Cup winners silverware

Honours

KAA Gent’s honours cabinet blends domestic breakthroughs with notable continental runs. The club captured one Belgian league title, sealed in 2014-15, a landmark season that also prefaced sustained European participation. Complementing the championship are four Belgian Cups, including a celebrated triumph in 2021-22. In UEFA competition, Gent reached the 1991-92 UEFA Cup quarter-finals, which remains a benchmark run, and later advanced to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 in 2015-16, marking their debut in the knockout phase of Europe’s premier competition. Consistent residency in the Belgian First Division A since 1989-90 underscores the club’s stability at the top level. Recognition has followed internationally, with an IFFHS ranking of 81 reflecting competitive relevance. From the grit of domestic cup campaigns to headline nights in Europe, Gent’s honours narrative is one of steady ascent, anchored by a historic league title and punctuated by deep tournament progress that resonates with supporters in Ghent and beyond.

Legends & Leadership

Sven Kums is remembered as a recent key player of the mid-2010s, anchoring midfield with composure and range. His leadership and consistency during that period helped knit together a side that balanced control in possession with incisive transitions, setting the tone for Gent’s modern competitive identity.

Laurent Depoitre emerged as a recent key player in the mid-2010s, bringing physical presence and decisive finishing. His movement across the front line and habit of rising to big occasions gave Gent a focal point in attack and a reliable outlet against domestic and European opponents.

Hein Vanhaezebrouck stands out as a legendary manager of the mid-2010s, imposing a clear tactical framework that blended structure with freedom in the final third. His coaching tenure crystallised a winning culture, elevating performances in the league and on continental nights and providing a blueprint that supporters still reference.

Stadium

Ghelamco Arena is the modern home of KAA Gent, a move completed in 2013 that ushered in a new era after nearly a century at the historic Jules Ottenstadion in Gentbrugge. The club’s roots at the Ottenstadion, used from 1920 to 2013, shaped a strong local identity that now carries into a contemporary matchday experience. Blue and white fill the stands as The Buffalos’ chants build an intense atmosphere, especially when the fixture list delivers the regional rivalry often dubbed the Derby of Flanders against Club Brugge. The Ghelamco Arena’s sightlines and acoustics help amplify that energy, while links to the past remain part of the club’s story, with supporters recalling iconic nights from both the old Jules Ottenstadion and the club’s newer home. It is a venue that blends tradition and ambition in the heart of Ghent.

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20175
Local derby
Derby of Flanders Club Brugge regional rivalry

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification 2015 title/R16 shirts documented by UEFA
  • Suppliers Jartazi→Nike timeline
  • Condition blue fabric fade on older issues

FAQ

Q: What major trophies has KAA Gent won? A: Gent have lifted one Belgian league title in 2014-15 and won four Belgian Cups. In Europe, their standout runs include the 1991-92 UEFA Cup quarter-finals and reaching the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 in 2015-16.

Q: Where do KAA Gent play their home matches? A: Gent play at the Ghelamco Arena, having moved there in 2013 after decades at the historic Jules Ottenstadion in Gentbrugge (1920-2013).

Q: Why are they called The Buffalos and what are the club colours? A: The Buffalos nickname dates back to a visit of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show to Ghent in the early 20th century. The team colours are blue and white.

Q: How is authenticity of signed items verified? A: Every signed item is backed by a certificate or letter of authenticity from a reputable source, with signatures obtained through witnessed sessions or verified suppliers. Free worldwide shipping.