{"product_id":"2011-12-olympique-marseille-player-issue-techfit-shirt","title":"Marseille Away Shirt 2011-12 Adidas TechFit Player Issue","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMarseille Away Jersey 2011-12 Adidas TechFit – Player Issue, the real deal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eFor the 2011-2012 season, OM was playing in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, Deschamps was on the bench, and on the field, the players wore this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas TechFit Player Issue away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e — not the retail version, but the authentic one, designed for top-level performance. This is exactly what you have in your hands.\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 2011-2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympique de Marseille\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e BETCLIC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Player Issue – TechFit\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn 2011-2012, \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique de Marseille\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a pivotal period. \u003cstrong\u003eDidier Deschamps\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eEuropa League\u003c\/strong\u003e after the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e group stage, and continued to be among the significant clubs on the continental scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the field, the squad brought together names that thrilled the \u003cstrong\u003eCommanderie\u003c\/strong\u003e and the stands of the Velodrome. \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Mandanda\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, irreplaceable. \u003cstrong\u003eSamir Nasri\u003c\/strong\u003e had left, but \u003cstrong\u003eMorgan Amalfitano\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eJordan Ayew\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAndré-Pierre Gignac\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLoïc Rémy\u003c\/strong\u003e fueled an attractive attack. In defense, \u003cstrong\u003eSouleymane Diawara\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eRod Fanni\u003c\/strong\u003e provided solidity. This away jersey is what they wore to earn points away from the Velodrome, in France and in Europe.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 2011-2012 Champions League group stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOM 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Europa League journey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRelegated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe battle in Ligue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 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.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a category in itself in the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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, \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas TechFit\u003c\/strong\u003e technology — a compressive material designed to optimize performance — places this jersey above the retail versions from the same season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eWhat 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 \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003ePractical advice: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual dimensions of the jersey. Generally, for an \u003cstrong\u003eXL TechFit Player Issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most sought-after pieces in the \u003cstrong\u003eworld of collector jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, and for good reasons: they are produced in small quantities, rarely publicly available, and they represent the most authentic side of football. A \u003cstrong\u003eMarseille Away Jersey 2011-12 Adidas TechFit\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\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_de_Marseille\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMarseille - 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 – Jersey 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;\"\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marseille","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":53981031825683,"sku":"364740","price":99.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-OLYMPIQUE-MARSEILLE-PLAYER-ISSUE-TECHFIT-SHIRT-XL-364740_1.jpg?v=1774776636","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-olympique-marseille-player-issue-techfit-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}