Marseille Away Shirt 2011-12 Adidas TechFit Player Issue

Marseille Away Jersey 2011-12 Adidas TechFit – Player Issue, the real deal

For the 2011-2012 season, OM was playing in the Champions League, Deschamps was on the bench, and on the field, the players wore this Adidas TechFit Player Issue away jersey — not the retail version, but the authentic one, designed for top-level performance. This is exactly what you have in your hands.

Jersey details

Season: 2011-2012
Club: Olympique de Marseille
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: BETCLIC
Condition: 9/10
Version: Player Issue – TechFit

What this jersey represents

In 2011-2012, Olympique de Marseille was going through a pivotal period. Didier Deschamps, at the end of his cycle on the Phocaean bench — he would leave the club at the end of the season — managed a quality squad in Ligue 1 while trying to make its mark on the European stage. The club remained one of the most followed and most successful in France, with constant pressure from its fans to return to the top. That season, OM was relegated to the Europa League after the Champions League group stage, and continued to be among the significant clubs on the continental scene.

On the field, the squad brought together names that thrilled the Commanderie and the stands of the Velodrome. Steve Mandanda in goal, irreplaceable. Samir Nasri had left, but Morgan Amalfitano, Jordan Ayew, André-Pierre Gignac, and Loïc Rémy fueled an attractive attack. In defense, Souleymane Diawara and Rod Fanni provided solidity. This away jersey is what they wore to earn points away from the Velodrome, in France and in Europe.

Moments etched in this jersey

The 2011-2012 Champions League group stage
OM was placed in Group D alongside Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, and Olympiakos — tough opponents. The away matches, with this jersey representing Marseille on the big European stages, were unmissable.

The Europa League journey
Relegated to the Europa League after the Champions League group stage, OM extended its European adventure and continued to fight on two fronts. Every trip across the continent, this away jersey was in the bags.

The battle in Ligue 1
In the league, Marseille fought to secure a podium spot and remained a formidable opponent for all French clubs. Trips to Paris, Lyon, or Bordeaux with this jersey on their backs were high-level football, the authentic version.

Authentic vs. Replica

A Player Issue jersey is a category in itself in the world of vintage football jerseys. Unlike replicas sold in official stores, the Player Issue version is manufactured to the same specifications as the jerseys worn by professional players: a more fitted cut, superior technical fabrics, meticulous finishes. Here, Adidas TechFit technology — a compressive material designed to optimize performance — places this jersey above the retail versions from the same season.

What you have here is a piece that did not go through the shelves of sports supermarkets. The fabric weight, the cut, the way the badges are applied: everything is different, everything is superior. In 9/10 condition, it is in a state that far exceeds what is usually found on the market for this type of item — clean, without visible snags, still able to make an impression on a field.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage Adidas jerseys from this era, and TechFit versions in particular, fit significantly differently from modern jerseys. The Player Issue cut is designed to hug an athlete's body: more fitted, shorter, less material in the shoulders. An XL here does not necessarily correspond to an XL in your usual wardrobe — you need to take this into account before buying.

Practical advice: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey. Generally, for an XL TechFit Player Issue jersey, it will suit someone between 1m80 and 1m90 (5'11" and 6'3") with an athletic build, or someone who wants a looser fit on a lighter build. If you have any doubts, do not hesitate to ask directly — it's better to verify than regret.

Why have it in your collection

Player Issue jerseys are among the most sought-after pieces in the world of collector jerseys, and for good reasons: they are produced in small quantities, rarely publicly available, and they represent the most authentic side of football. A Marseille Away Jersey 2011-12 Adidas TechFit in Player Issue version is a piece you won't find at flea markets or garage sales — it's a connoisseur's item, for people who know exactly what they are looking at.

And in 9/10 condition, we are talking about a very high-end item for a piece over ten years old. There aren't many in this condition on the market — most Player Issue jerseys of this generation proved their worth on a field or in a locker room before ending up in a collection. This one has been preserved, and it shows. It's now or never.

To learn more

• Marseille - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – Jersey History
• Ligue 1 – Official Website
• UEFA – European Football

An OM TechFit Player Issue in 9/10 condition doesn't come around twice in the same place — if you're still hesitating, you haven't read everything yet.