The children's line of balls classified as Light and Super Light are officially recommended for use in the youth developmental programs by the German FA (DFB) and the Dutch FA (KNVB). Derbystar/Select balls are the official match balls in the soccer leagues of the Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark and Belgium.Derbystar/Select takes corporate social responsibility seriously: at its ball production sites in Pakistan, it not only ensures the highest quality standards, but also fair working conditions for its employees. Valar Dohaeris. The cooperation between the DFL and the internationally recognised, long-standing brand is initially scheduled to last until 2021-22. A brand with a long tradition is returning to the Bundesliga: as of the 2018/19 season, Derbystar will supply the Official Match Ball for both the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. The approximately 7,500 stitchers and their families benefit from a comprehensive health and education program the company set up in 1996.Soccer Nation is the unparalleled authority on the game of soccer in and around your community. DERBYSTAR is part of the SELECT Sport Group.On Thursday, an exclusive 24-hour presale will take place in DERBYSTAR's online shop at Get your front row seat to the Bundesliga experience by signing up for our official newsletter: DERBYSTAR presented the official match ball of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 for the upcoming 2020-21 season today.In contrast to the designs for the previous two seasons, DERBYSTAR has opted for a design that features two striking colours for the 2020-21 season. Contact us: Don’t miss our latest news, features and biggest stories. Derbystar, a subsidiary of Select Sport, will provide match balls for all competitive matches for both leagues, having signed a four year agreement with DFL Sports Enterprises.During the 1979/80 season, Derbystar balls were used in 306 matches played in the Bundesliga, and this new partnership is set to far surpass that total.“Our new partner Derbystar has long stood for the highest product quality – quality that is acknowledged by clubs and players alike. Effective starting 2018/19 season, the Bundesliga and Bundesliga Two will have a new official ball sponsor. "The agreement with the Bundesliga and 2nd Bundesliga represents a major recognition of … For more information on this specialty line for children and the benefits they offer, click here. Editor in Chief. SELECT and Derbystar are already official ball suppliers to the best leagues in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Belgium and Holland. The Bundesliga brilliant APS derbystar 2018-19 Official Match ball. In addition, this ball has a new, innovative surface, in the form of a golf ball structure. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! “We have doubled our sales since 2010. Furthermore, the Derbystar takes inspiration from the 1979/80 Derbystar football where the Derbystar text and star also was featured. DERBYSTAR presented the official match ball of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 for the 2020-21 season and the new match ball features two striking colours. Our presence in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 will strengthen the brand,” says Joachim Böhmer, the board member at Derbystar responsible for marketing and procurement.Since its foundation in 1968, Derbystar has specialised in the production of hand-stitched sports balls and was among the first manufacturers to use synthetic materials for this purpose. The Bundesliga logo and text are also applied to the ball, while the Select and FIFA logo is visible on the ball, which guarantees quality for the Bundesliga stars. Effective starting 2018/19 season, the Bundesliga and Bundesliga Two will have a new official ball sponsor.