{"product_id":"1998-99-olympique-lyonnais-shirt","title":"Lyon Home Shirt 1998-99 Adidas Vintage Sodexho","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eOL 1998-99 Adidas Jersey — Lyon on the eve of its revolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e1998-99 season, \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique Lyonnais\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the \u003cstrong\u003eSodexho\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor clearly visible on the chest: this is precisely the pivotal period when Lyon truly started to make a name for itself in \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e, before racking up the titles that would change the history of French football. This vintage home jersey captures the moment just before OL became a powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998-1999\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympique Lyonnais\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e SODEXHO\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS — authentic wear of a worn \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, some small pulls that reflect a real life on and around a pitch\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 1998-99, \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique Lyonnais\u003c\/strong\u003e was not yet the trophy-winning machine that would dominate the French championship for seven consecutive years. But the foundations were there, laid by a club gaining momentum, driven by an ambitious project and a Groupama Stadium that did not yet exist — they were still playing at the Stade de Gerland, Lyon's temple with an electric atmosphere. \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e at that time was dense, competitive, and Lyon was beginning to establish itself permanently at the top of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe Lyon squad from this period included names that are part of the club's DNA. \u003cstrong\u003eSonny Anderson\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Brazilian striker with golden legs, delighted Gerland's supporters with his goals and South American technique. \u003cstrong\u003eÉric Roy\u003c\/strong\u003e commanded the midfield with authority. It was a team in construction, with an evolving identity but already very real collective talent, and this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey carries all that pre-glory energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGerland on fire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Stade de Gerland, with its stands close to the pitch and unique atmosphere, experienced intense evenings at that time. Derbies, matches against Paris or Marseille — this jersey saw it all up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonny Anderson in great form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Brazilian striker was going through a remarkable period in the Lyon jersey, causing trouble for all \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e defenses. Seeing Anderson in this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas home\u003c\/strong\u003e jersey was a guarantee of spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Coupe de France as an objective\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOL at that time was fighting on several fronts, seeking to win trophies to assert its national legitimacy. This jersey carried the ambitions of a club on the rise, two or three seasons away from the first major celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s is a piece that existed in the real world of football, not a mass-produced copy for the souvenir market. The \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e finishes of that era — the fabric treatment, the way logos and flocking are applied, the characteristic nineties cut — all of that you won't find in a modern replica. It's concrete, real, palpable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with some small pulls (the famous \"little pulls\") which are the signature of a jersey that has lived. This is not a prohibitive defect — on the contrary, it's proof that you have an authentic \u003cstrong\u003evintage OL collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in your hands, not an item taken out of a box without ever having been worn. At this condition level, it remains perfectly presentable and displayable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage size guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e generally run smaller than modern standards. A vintage XL is often the equivalent of a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on body types. The cuts of that era are more fitted, less loose than what we know today with modern technical jerseys. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore you fall for it, get out the tape measure. Measure your shoulder width, chest circumference and compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if they are available. If you hesitate between two sizes to wear it, take the larger one. If it's for display in your collection, the exact size matters less — the important thing is that the piece is beautiful and well-preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003evintage Lyon 1998-99 Adidas home jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that documents a precise moment in the history of the Rhone club — that period of transition between a competitive OL and a dominant OL. Jerseys from this era are becoming rare on the market: the 90s are less than twenty-five years in the collector's rearview mirror, but specimens in good condition are few and far between. The \u003cstrong\u003eSodexho\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor, the \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e logo of the time, the nineties cut — all contribute to making this jersey an integral part of French football heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eLet's be honest, there aren't many in this condition on the market. An 8\/10 \u003cstrong\u003evintage OL collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with only a few small pulls is a condition you don't find every morning scrolling through resale sites. Most circulating specimens have years of damp closets behind them, inexplicable stains, or flocking falling apart. Not this one — it's clean, legible, and properly preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo learn more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympique_Lyonnais\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLyon — Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive — Kit History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ligue1.fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLigue 1 — Official Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA — European Football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you are an OL fan or simply a lover of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas Ligue 1 jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 1998-99 piece clearly deserves a place in your collection — it's up to you if you let it pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lyon","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54006879322387,"sku":"234772","price":129.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1998-99-OLYMPIQUE-LYONNAIS-SHIRT-XL-234772_5_c3d4722c-21f3-4ede-8332-374623fb9ffc.jpg?v=1775240768","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1998-99-olympique-lyonnais-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}