Olympique Marseille Home Jersey Adidas 2012-13 Vintage Intersport

Olympique de Marseille 2012-13 Adidas Home Jersey — Deschamps' OM, Intersport sponsor

The 2012-13 season was the OM of Didier Deschamps on his way out, a changing locker room, and a club still trying to return to the top of Ligue 1. This Adidas Marseille home jersey, branded Intersport — an ephemeral sponsor that already makes it a unique piece — perfectly embodies this pivotal moment for the Phocaean club.

Jersey details

Season: 2012-2013
Club: Olympique de Marseille
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: INTERSPORT
Condition: 8/10
State: LITTLE PULLS, LITTLE DIRTY, SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS AND LOGO STICKER — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, not one that has slept in a closet

What this jersey represents

The 2012-13 season marked a period of profound transition for Olympique de Marseille. After the successful years under Didier Deschamps — who arrived in 2009 and would leave the club in June 2012 to take charge of the French national team — Élie Baup took over on the Phocaean bench. The club remained a reference in French football, but the championship title had eluded them since 2010, and the pressure from the Vélodrome left no room for approximation.

On the pitch, the Marseille squad could count on quality players who thrilled the stands of the Stade Vélodrome. André-Pierre Gignac, a loyal sentinel of the Phocaean attack, was already a key pillar of the project. Samir Nasri had long since left, but elements like Mathieu Valbuena or Loïc Rémy brought cohesion and speed to a team trying to regain its European prestige. It was in this context of reconstruction and ambition that this jersey was worn, week after week, match after match.

Moments etched in this jersey

The 2012-13 Europa League — The return to the European stage
OM competed in the group stage of the Europa League this season, offering fans European evenings at the Vélodrome. This continental format, less glamorous than the Champions League but always full of emotion, gives this jersey a real European dimension.

Gignac, still there — The symbol of Marseille continuity
André-Pierre Gignac wore the number 9 with the authority of a leader. In 2012-13, he continued to rack up stats and energize the stands, embodying the loyalty of a player to his club — a rare commodity in modern football.

The Vélodrome construction site — A club in mutation
The season coincided with major renovation work at the Stade Vélodrome in preparation for Euro 2016. OM played in a stadium under construction, amidst the sound of hammers and an always electric atmosphere — a perfect metaphor for a club in full transformation.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a different planet compared to a mass-market replica. The materials are different, the cut is different, the finishes are different. An authentic jersey from that era was designed to be worn on a pitch, with textile technologies designed for performance — not for the mass market. That's what makes it a unique object for any serious football jersey collector.

This one is in 8/10 condition with some small pulls, slight wear to the prints and logo sticker — exactly what you'd expect from a jersey that has lived. No tears, no major stains: it's a jersey that really existed, and it shows. This authentic wear is precisely what collectors look for: proof that the piece is real.

Vintage sizing guide

Adidas sizes from the 2010s do not match current standards. An S from that era often fits like a modern XS, sometimes even smaller depending on the cut. The fabric is generally less elastic than current materials, and the cut is more fitted, designed for an athlete's body. If you're buying to wear, planning one size up from your usual is never a bad idea.

Before confirming your order, measure your chest flat (chest circumference) and compare with the actual measurements of the jersey if available. As a general rule, a vintage size S jersey will fit someone with a chest circumference between 85 and 90 cm, but each piece is unique. If in doubt, don't hesitate to contact us — we prefer that a jersey goes to the right hands.

Why have it in your collection

The OM home jersey from the 2012-13 season is a piece that ticks several boxes for an informed collector. First, the Intersport sponsor — not the club's historical sponsor — makes it an item produced for a very short period, thus rarer to find in good condition. Second, this season marks a transition between two eras of the Phocaean club, which gives it real historical and sentimental value for true fans of vintage OM.

There aren't many Adidas Marseille jerseys of this generation in 8/10 condition on the market. Most have been worn out or disappeared into damp boxes. This one has survived with its dignity intact. Some signs of life, yes — but nothing that compromises the readability of the sponsor, logos, or the overall structure of the jersey. It's the kind of piece you regret not having picked up when it was available.

To go further

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

If you're an OM fan or simply a lover of French vintage jerseys, this 2012-13 piece clearly deserves its place in your collection — it's up to you to decide if you'll let it slip away.