RC Lens Centenary 2006-07 Nike Home Vintage Shirt S

RC Lens Centenary 2006-07 Nike Jersey – A century of Blood and Gold woven into the fabric

In 2006, the Racing Club de Lens celebrated its 100 years of existence with a special centenary edition jersey designed by Nike — a rare item unlike any other in the history of the Artois club. This is precisely the collector's home jersey from the 2006-07 season that you are looking at, in size S, in near-perfect condition, rated 9/10.

Jersey details

Season: 2006-07
Club: RC Lens
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Nike
Edition: Club Centenary (100 years)
Condition: 9/10
State: CODE:147199 - authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey

What this jersey represents

RC Lens celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2006, and the mining basin club goes all out. Nike had been kitting out the Sang et Or for several seasons at that time and took advantage of the anniversary to produce a special version of the home jersey, with commemorative details that immediately distinguish this shirt from classic editions. It's a centenary jersey — a category in its own right in the world of collector vintage jerseys, produced in limited quantities to mark a unique moment in a club's life.

Sportingly, Lens played in Ligue 1 during this 2006-07 season, in a period of reconstruction after the great prosperous years at the turn of the millennium. The team remained competitive and anchored in the landscape of French football, with a Félix Bollaert still as noisy and a strong identity carried by players like Yohan Demont, Adil Hermach or even Hilton — men who wore this jersey when the miners of the North proudly defended their colors in the first division.

Moments etched in this jersey

100 years of football in Pas-de-Calais
Founded in 1906, RC Lens embodies more than any other club the social and working-class history of Northern France. Celebrating this centenary with a dedicated jersey means etching into the fabric an identity that goes far beyond the pitch.

Lens at the heart of the French elite
In 2006-07, Lens competed for a place at the top of the Ligue 1 table, keeping alive a tradition of high standards inherited from the 1998 French championship title. The Stade Félix Bollaert remains one of the most impressive stadiums in French football, and this jersey is a direct testament to it.

Nike at its best on French jerseys
The collaboration between Nike and Lens in the 2000s produced some of the most beautiful jerseys in the club's history. The 2006-07 centenary design is considered by collectors of retro football jerseys as one of the most desirable pieces of this period.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece produced at the time to be worn — either by players on the field or sold in official stores as a match jersey or high-end supporter version. The finishes, internal labels, cut, and materials are those of the era: no modern reproduction can recreate this texture, this particular drape of Nike fabrics from the 2000s.

This RC Lens centenary 2006-07 jersey boasts a condition of 9/10 — which, in collector's jargon, means exceptional condition with minimal, almost invisible wear. It's the kind of piece you take out of the closet and frame as much as you wear it.

Vintage Size Guide

Vintage Nike jerseys from the 2000s are sized differently from current standards. An S from that era corresponds more to an XS today or a very fitted S depending on body types. The cut is straighter, less stretchy, without the modern compression technologies that have changed how jerseys fit the body.

Before ordering, take your measurements: chest circumference and torso length are the two key pieces of information. A vintage Nike S from this era generally corresponds to a chest circumference between 86 and 92 cm. If in doubt, do not hesitate to contact us — we prefer a satisfied customer to a returned jersey.

Why have it in your collection

Centenary jerseys are a category apart in the world of collector football jerseys. Produced only once, for a single season, to mark an anniversary that will never return, they combine historical rarity and sentimental value. Finding a Lens centenary 2006 jersey in circulation is already a feat — finding one in size S in excellent condition is even rarer.

There aren't many in this condition on the vintage Ligue 1 jersey market. A 9/10 on a piece almost twenty years old isn't common at flea markets. Whether you're a pure Lens supporter, a collector of vintage Nike football jerseys, or simply a fan of pieces that tell a real story, this jersey ticks all the boxes.

To go further

• RC Lens - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – Jersey History
• UEFA – European Football

A century of RC Lens in a single jersey, in near-new condition — if that doesn't speak to you, check if you still have the sacred fire of football. It's your turn to play.