{"product_id":"2011-12-olympique-marseille-wj-player-issue-shirt","title":"Marseille Away Shirt 2011-12 Adidas Player Issue","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eOlympique de Marseille Away Shirt 2011-12 Adidas — 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 2011-12 season, OM was rebuilding after winning the French championship in 2010. This \u003cstrong\u003eMarseille Adidas Player Issue away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e — with the famous embroidered initials \u003cstrong\u003eWJ\u003c\/strong\u003e — isn't a souvenir shop jersey: it's a piece manufactured for a professional player, to be worn on a Ligue 1 or European pitch. A step above the standard replica, and you can feel it in your hand.\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\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;\"\u003eThe 2011-12 season saw \u003cstrong\u003eDidier Deschamps\u003c\/strong\u003e' OM at the end of a cycle, followed by the arrival of \u003cstrong\u003eJosé Anigo\u003c\/strong\u003e at the helm. The club was coming off a golden period with the 2010 Ligue 1 title and was looking to regain consistency in the \u003cstrong\u003eChampions League\u003c\/strong\u003e. That year, Marseille was still a serious player in French football, with a team that could scare anyone on their good days. The \u003cstrong\u003eBETCLIC\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor flocked on the chest recalls a specific era of professional French football, when partnerships with online betting sites began to appear massively on jerseys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe Marseille squad that season included names that excited fans: \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Mandanda\u003c\/strong\u003e in goal, as solid as ever; \u003cstrong\u003eSamir Nasri\u003c\/strong\u003e had already left, but the next generation was rising. \u003cstrong\u003eAndré-Pierre Gignac\u003c\/strong\u003e led the Marseille attack with the generosity and fighting spirit that made him a living legend of the club. \u003cstrong\u003eLoïc Rémy\u003c\/strong\u003e was also there, fast, incisive, alternating brilliant and less brilliant performances depending on the match. A team with character, not always consistent, but never boring.\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\u003eReturn to the Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOM competed in the group stage of the \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 Champions League\u003c\/strong\u003e, returning to European nights under the spotlight of the Vélodrome. These trips to Europe are exactly the context in which a Player Issue away shirt like this one might have been used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vélodrome under renovation, ambition intact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Stade Vélodrome began its major renovation during this period in preparation for Euro 2016, but that didn't deter supporters. The club remained one of the most followed in France, and wearing this away shirt on the road meant displaying this Marseille identity everywhere in France and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFierce competition in Ligue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePSG was just starting its QSI project, and the \u003cstrong\u003e2011-12 Ligue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e saw Montpellier create an absolute surprise. OM finished the season without a title but remained a team that fought to the end, and this away shirt embodies that season of struggle and resistance against the new rich of French football.\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;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a category in itself in the world of \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike the replica sold in stores, the Player Issue version is produced with the same technical specifications as the jersey worn by professional players: more resistant fabrics, a more fitted cut designed for performance, reinforced finishes in tension areas. The embroidered initials \u003cstrong\u003eWJ\u003c\/strong\u003e are proof that this piece was intended for a staff member or an identified player — it didn't come out of a box of unsold items, it's a piece with a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which speaks volumes about its state of preservation. In the world of \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector's jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, finding an authentic Player Issue from this era in such condition is rare. No discoloration, no cracked flocking, no significant signs of wear — it has been preserved as if someone knew exactly what they had in their hands.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Player Issue jerseys from the early 2010s\u003c\/strong\u003e have a fitted cut, designed for professional athletes. The size S displayed here corresponds to a player's build, not the loose fit of mass-market replicas from that era. Specifically, if you wear a modern M jersey, this piece will probably suit you — or if you are between S and M with a slim build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and torso length. Compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if they are available, or contact the seller directly. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in this condition deserves to be worn by someone it truly fits — no regretting the size afterward.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMarseille away shirt 2011-12 Adidas\u003c\/strong\u003e in Player Issue version with embroidered initials is a convergence of rare criteria for a serious collector. First, the Player Issue version is produced in much smaller quantities than the replica — you don't have thousands of pieces lying around everywhere. Then, the 2011-12 season marks a turning point in the recent history of the club and French football with the emergence of PSG and Montpellier's surprising title. A pivotal era, of which this jersey is a direct witness. And the \u003cstrong\u003eBETCLIC\u003c\/strong\u003e sponsor anchors this piece in a precise and identifiable moment in the history of French professional football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, there really aren't many in this state on the market. Player Issue jerseys of this generation circulate little, and when they do, they often come with significant signs of use. Here, you have something almost new with all the legitimacy of a professional piece. For an \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique de Marseille\u003c\/strong\u003e fan or a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is the kind of piece you regret having missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\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 - 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're an OM fan or just a lover of meaningful football items, this 2011-12 Player Issue ticks all the boxes — grab it before it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marseille","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":53981032481043,"sku":"350865","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2011-12-OLYMPIQUE-MARSEILLE-WJ-PLAYER-ISSUE-SHIRT-S-350865_1.jpg?v=1774776651","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2011-12-olympique-marseille-wj-player-issue-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}