100% Authentic - Always.
We Never Use Fake Shirts – Ever.
At Icons.com, authenticity is everything. As the world’s leading retailer of signed football memorabilia, we are committed to providing fans with 100% genuine products — and that starts with the shirts.
Sure, it would be easy to buy directly from counterfeit dealers or unofficial sources — we could expand our product range overnight. But we don’t, and we never will. We’ve worked incredibly hard to build the biggest and most trusted memorabilia business in the world. We would never jeopardise that for the sake of profit from a fake shirt.
Only Official, Authentic Shirts
Every shirt we use is an officially licensed product — the same kind you’d buy from a club shop or wear to the stadium. We never use fakes or unofficial copies. If a signed shirt comes from Icons.com, you can trust that it’s the real deal.
What’s a “Fan Style” Shirt?
Sometimes, getting the exact shirt we want in the exact quantities we need before a signing session just isn’t possible. Hey, c’est la vie! But we don’t let that stop us from offering our customers the best range possible.
In these cases, we order the official name and number sets separately, get them signed during the session, and then professionally heat-press them onto the correct shirts later. We call these “Fan Style” shirts.
And don’t worry — the heat-pressing process doesn’t affect the signature in any way. We take great care to protect every autograph.
What About T-Shirts and Remakes?
We also work with officially licensed retro and remake brands such as TOFFS, Score Draw, and COPA, all of whom hold licenses with major clubs and national teams. These companies produce high-quality, legally licensed remakes for teams like Chelsea, England, Brazil, the Netherlands, and many more.
And yes — sometimes the challenges are real. It’s not exactly easy to walk into a store and buy 150 original 2004/05 Barcelona shirts. But rather than cutting corners, we do things the right way — always.
Why It Matters?
Fake shirts don’t just compromise quality — they destroy the long-term value of your memorabilia. That’s why we only use genuine, club-issued or licensed national team shirts when working with players.
We’re also bound by strict licensing agreements with clubs, players, and major organisations like FIFA and UEFA. These licenses simply don’t allow the use of fake or unofficial products — and that’s exactly how it should be.
Backed by Certification
Every signed shirt from Icons.com comes with an Official Certificate of Authenticity. This confirms not just that the signature is real but that the shirt itself is 100% authentic.
Unlike many other memorabilia companies, our consistency is second to none. We pay players via invoice and BACS (never in cash), document signings with photos and video content, and manage every signing session through our expert in-house team. Every member of staff involved can vouch for the signatures on your products.
Trusted by the Best
We work directly with the world’s greatest players and the biggest names in football. When you buy from Icons.com, you’re buying from a brand trusted by Messi, Ronaldo, Zidane, and more — because for us, authenticity isn’t optional. That’s everything.
