About

1908 founded Unione Sportiva Lecce is the professional club from Lecce, Apulia now competing in Serie A, and Walkouts showcases a curated selection of signed football shirts and memorabilia that trace the club’s rise from regional beginnings to top-flight Italian football. The narrative of the Salentini is one of local identity, and collectors prize pieces that connect to the team’s long arc, from early crests to modern framed shirts.

Lecce play at the Stadio Via del Mare, a coastal venue that seats 31,533 and that has hosted the club’s most celebrated moments, from their first promotion era to clashes billed in the Derby di Puglia. The team has claimed two Serie B titles, and its trophy cabinet also records the Anglo-Italian Cup Semiprofessionals, reflecting a varied competitive history. Ranked 360 by IFFHS, the club’s league journeys and stadium provenance are central to provenance notes attached to signed and match-issued shirts.

Collector interest around Lecce centres on milestones and seasons that changed the club’s trajectory. Anniversary issues after 1970 are especially sought, with the Centenario releases of the club marking identity changes and special crest treatments. Season magnets include the club’s first top-flight run and the later promotion campaigns, which produce higher demand for shirts worn or sold around decisive fixtures and promotion parties.

The away shirt landscape also has clear collector lines. The 2019-20 white away set is a recognisable colourway in many collections, and white shirts with red detail commonly surface in provenance files tied to crucial Serie A fixtures and cup ties. Fans and dealers note match photos, programme imagery and roster lists when verifying an away shirt’s use in decisive away matches or cup runs, and such contextual evidence often accompanies the item’s history.

Signed retail shirts from club shops and official releases are actively collected, not only match-worn pieces, because early fanshop runs and region-specific releases often carry unique tags, numbering or player-issue variants. Demand is strong for shirts sold around the 2018-19 promotion season, and many retail-signed pieces include a COA or comparable provenance note to confirm signature authenticity. Free worldwide shipping is available for selected items, and collectors value clear retail provenance alongside photographic evidence.

Provenance insight for Lecce is concrete: derby-worn pieces tied to the Derby di Puglia, shirts from the club’s 2008 centennial era and promotion-era jerseys all command attention because they connect to named matches, stadia and seasons. Expect references to Stadio Via del Mare, the 1985-86 debut top-flight season and the 2018-19 promotion campaign when reviewing provenance, and use those season links when assessing signed, framed or limited edition Lecce shirts at the close of any purchase.

Collector Highlights

Iconic home kits

  • 1985–86 Yellow/red Serie A first promotion era
  • 2018–19 Yellow/red double promotion to Serie A
  • 2022–23 Yellow/red Serie A survival

Iconic away kits

  • 2019–20 White Serie A away set

Anniversary shirts

  • 2008 Centenario 1908–2008 crest

Collector seasons

  • 1985–86 First top-flight presence
  • 2018–19 back-to-back promotions
  • 2022–23 Serie A safety

Honours

US Lecce’s honours reflect steady progress across Italy’s top two tiers. The club has enjoyed 19 seasons at the highest level and 29 at the second, recording a best top-flight finish of ninth place in the 1988-89 campaign. Domestically, the major milestones are two Serie B championships, secured in 2010 and 2022, each bringing automatic promotion and underlining their resilience in the national pyramid. In cup competition, the club lifted the Coppa Italia Serie C in 1975 and added the Anglo-Italian Cup Semiprofessionals in 1976, achievements that preface their 1985-86 debut in the top division.

Within the national context, Lecce are ranked 25th in the Serie A all-time table and stand as the second club from Apulia to accumulate sustained participation across the first two tiers. On the international metrics front, the International Federation of Football History and Statistics places the club at rank 360, reflecting a recognised competitive footprint.

Legends & Leadership

Antonio Conte is regarded as a legend player of the late 1980s, embodying the club’s push towards elite competition during the period that framed Lecce’s first steps in the top division.

Francesco Moriero stands out as a legend player of the 1990s, representing the flair and energy that helped define Lecce’s identity while navigating life between the top two tiers.

Chevanton became a recent key player in the early 2000s, a fan favourite during seasons when Lecce measured themselves against top-flight opposition and the club’s ambitions were firmly set on consolidation.

Carlo Mazzone is remembered as a legendary manager of the mid 1980s, associated with the era that aligned with Lecce’s breakthrough into Serie A and the foundations of their modern competitive profile.

Stadium

Stadio Via del Mare is the home of Lecce and the focal point of football in Apulia’s southern capital. The stadium accommodates 31,533 spectators and is known for vibrant giallorossi colours that animate the stands on matchdays. Supporters identify strongly with the club’s roots, and the venue’s coastal setting adds to the distinctive feel of football in the Salento region. The ground’s atmosphere rises to another level for the Derby di Puglia against Bari, when local pride and regional bragging rights intensify every challenge. As a long-standing stage for Serie A and Serie B campaigns, Stadio Via del Mare offers a clear sense of identity and continuity, with end-to-end noise from the curva shaping the experience. It remains the anchor for Lecce’s ambitions, hosting pivotal promotion drives and top-tier survival battles that have defined the club’s modern history.

Also known as
Stadio Via del Mare
Capacity
31533
Local derby
Derby di Puglia Bari regional derby

Authentication & Provenance

  • Verification Lega badges & name-set fonts
  • Suppliers Asics/Legea/Macroń; check tags
  • Provenance derby-worn pieces sought

FAQ

Q: Which league are US Lecce competing in this season? A: The club is competing in Serie A for the 2025-26 campaign.

Q: Where are home matches played and what is the capacity? A: Home fixtures are staged at Stadio Via del Mare in Lecce, with a capacity of 31,533.

Q: What are the club’s main honours? A: Headline achievements include Serie B championships in 2010 and 2022, plus the Coppa Italia Serie C in 1975 and the Anglo-Italian Cup Semiprofessionals in 1976.

Q: How do you verify the authenticity of signed items? A: Authenticity is supported by a Certificate or Letter of Authenticity (COA/LOA), with clear documentation or photo evidence where available.

Q: Do you ship internationally? A: Free worldwide shipping.