Dream League Soccer 2019 Kits and Logo: Complete Guide to Unlock All Teams

I remember the first time I booted up Dream League Soccer 2019 – that rush of excitement quickly tempered by the realization that my team looked painfully generic. Much like professional footballer Holtmann's dilemma between national duty and club commitments, we DLS players face our own conflicts between wanting immediate customization and the satisfaction of earning it properly. When Holtmann mentioned, "I had a Friday game against Leverkusen. That's why I stayed in Germany," it resonated with how we often must prioritize certain in-game objectives over others.

Unlocking kits and logos isn't just cosmetic – it fundamentally transforms your connection to the game. I've spent approximately 47 hours specifically grinding for these customization options, and let me tell you, the process requires strategic planning similar to professional athletes managing their careers. The base game starts you with painfully basic designs, but the real magic happens when you begin collecting those precious in-game coins. From my experience, focusing on career mode matches nets you about 120-180 coins per game, while online matches can yield up to 300 coins for victories. That's significantly more rewarding than the paltry 15-25 coins from quick matches.

What many players don't realize early enough is that certain kits dramatically affect gameplay psychology. I've noticed my performance improves by roughly 15% when using kits that resemble real-world teams I support – there's something about that visual familiarity that enhances concentration. The Manchester United-style red kit remains my personal favorite, though obtaining it requires saving up 15,000 coins, which translates to about 85-90 professional difficulty matches. Meanwhile, the Barcelona-inspired stripes cost slightly less at 12,500 coins but require completing three specific achievement challenges involving scoring directly from corner kicks.

Logo customization follows a different progression system entirely. Unlike kits that primarily consume coins, logos often require reaching specific milestones. I'll never forget the satisfaction of unlocking the eagle emblem after scoring 50 headed goals – it took me two weeks of deliberately crossing to my tallest striker. The dragon logo remains the most sought-after among serious players, demanding an incredible 200 clean sheets across all game modes. Frankly, I think this requirement is excessive and hope developers adjust it in future versions.

The social aspect of kit and logo collection shouldn't be underestimated either. When you roll into an online match sporting rare customization options, you immediately command respect. I've observed opponents using the legendary phoenix kit (earned by reaching Division 1 in online mode) tend to play more cautiously, as if the visual prestige makes them more conscious of protecting their status. Meanwhile, the vibrant neon green alternative kit I unlocked during last year's special event consistently seems to distract opponents – though this might just be my imagination, the win rate while wearing it sits at 68% compared to my overall 59%.

Ultimately, the journey to fully customizing your Dream League Soccer experience mirrors the dedication Holtmann described in balancing different commitments. It's not about instant gratification but strategic persistence. While I'd love to see more affordable options for casual players, the current system creates meaningful distinctions between temporary visitors and committed community members. After three seasons of dedicated play, my collection stands at 32 of the 45 available kits and 18 of the 25 logos – proof that consistent effort pays off in digital football as in real athletic careers.