{"product_id":"2012-12-olympique-lyon-shirt","title":"Lyon Away Shirt 2012-13 Adidas Vintage Size L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLyon Away Jersey 2012-13 Adidas — OL in a period of reconstruction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eSeason 2012-13, \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique Lyonnais\u003c\/strong\u003e was undergoing a major transformation. The era of seven consecutive titles was behind them; the club was searching for a new identity — and this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e bears concrete traces of that, both on and off the field. A relic of a pivotal time for one of the most successful clubs in the history of \u003cstrong\u003eLigue 1\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 2012-2013\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olympique Lyonnais\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE DIRTY — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, light marks that tell its story\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;\"\u003eIn 2012-13, \u003cstrong\u003eOL experienced a difficult transitional season\u003c\/strong\u003e. After dominating the French championship between 2002 and 2008, followed by years of maintaining their elite European status, the Rhône-Alpes club began a profound reconstruction amidst economic tensions and key player departures. Rémi Garde had just taken the reins of the Lyon bench to try and provide direction to a talented but unstable squad. This \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in this precise context — that of a club trying to rediscover its soul without quite knowing where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eOn the pitch, players like \u003cstrong\u003eBafétimbi Gomis\u003c\/strong\u003e, a prolific striker with legendary aerial prowess, or \u003cstrong\u003eClément Grenier\u003c\/strong\u003e, a midfielder with crystalline technique and elegant passing, carried Lyon's hopes. \u003cstrong\u003eSteed Malbranque\u003c\/strong\u003e brought his international experience, while young \u003cstrong\u003eAlexandre Lacazette\u003c\/strong\u003e began to make a name for himself in the attacking hierarchy. It was a season with talent and promise, but also inconsistent results that frustrated a city accustomed to winning.\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\u003eThe Europa League as a European showcase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout the Champions League that season, \u003cstrong\u003eOlympique Lyonnais found themselves in the Europa League\u003c\/strong\u003e, a competition the club approached with the ambition of going all the way. This away version of the Adidas jersey is the one that traveled across Europe, to stadiums and atmospheres that Lyon fans still remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRémi Garde takes command\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe arrival of \u003cstrong\u003eRémi Garde on the OL bench\u003c\/strong\u003e marked a strong symbolic turning point — a former club player returning to try and restore a collective identity. The locker room was re-formed around new values, and this Adidas away jersey is from his first full season at the helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe emergence of Lacazette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlexandre Lacazette\u003c\/strong\u003e gradually established himself as the future of Lyon's attack during this 2012-13 season. Seeing his name associated with this era means touching upon the exact moment when one of the best French strikers of his generation truly began to emerge at the top level. A historical detail that gives this jersey additional value for any serious collector.\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 is not a reproduction manufactured ten years after the fact. It's a piece made and marketed at the exact moment the players were on the pitch — with the same materials, the same finishes, the same cut as what the professionals wore. \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e at that time had recognized expertise in technical football textiles, and the result on these 2012-13 away jerseys is direct proof of that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition with some slight dirtiness\u003c\/strong\u003e — what collectors call \"little dirty\". No tears, no major discoloration, no marks of torn-off flocking. Just the normal traces of a jersey that has lived, which gives it precisely this \u003cstrong\u003evintage authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e impossible to artificially recreate.\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\u003eVintage Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2010s tend to have a more fitted cut than modern styles. A Large from that era often corresponds to a current Medium according to contemporary sportswear standards. Don't rely solely on the label — body types and cuts have evolved significantly in ten years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your flat measurements: \u003cstrong\u003echest width, total length, and shoulder width\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then compare them with the actual dimensions of the jersey available on the product sheet. This is the only reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — and to ensure this jersey truly looks good on you when worn.\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\u003eOL away jersey from the 2012-13 season\u003c\/strong\u003e represents a pivotal period in the history of the Lyon club — close enough for memories to still be fresh, distant enough for the piece to have become rare on the \u003cstrong\u003evintage jersey collection\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Transition jerseys, those from title-less seasons but rich in human history, are often the most undervalued and interesting to own. The transfer market for great legends attracts everyone — reconstruction seasons, much less so, which makes them gems for true connoisseurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn addition to that, the \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e of this jersey places it well above what is usually found on the secondary market for this era. The few light marks do not harm the structure or legibility of the piece — they simply show that it belonged to someone who loved it enough to wear it. There aren't many in this condition after more than ten years of existence. If you miss this one, you might have to wait a long time before seeing an equivalent.\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_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 - 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;\"\u003eThis 2012-13 OL away jersey won't be around forever — if this season and this club are part of your fan history, you already know what you need to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lyon","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54006879289619,"sku":"245069","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2012-12-OLYMPIQUE-LYON-SHIRT-L-245069_1.jpg?v=1775240765","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2012-12-olympique-lyon-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}