RC Lens Away Long Sleeve Shirt 2013-14 Adidas Vintage

RC Lens Away Long-Sleeve Jersey 2013-14 – Adidas, the era of blood and gold reconstruction

The 2013-14 season saw RC Lens fighting in Ligue 2 to regain elite status. This vintage Adidas long-sleeve away jersey perfectly embodies this pivotal moment: a club that never gives up, that refuses to disappear, rebuilding brick by brick since the 2011 relegation. A warrior's jersey, made for the cold nights of the second division.

Jersey details

Season: 2013-2014
Club: RC Lens
Type: Away
Manufacturer: Adidas
Condition: 8/10

What this jersey represents

In 2013-14, RC Lens was going through a tough time. Relegated to Ligue 2 in 2011 after a long history among the French football elite, the Artois club clung to its popular identity and its promotion project. Bollaert-Delelis continued to roar even in the second division, proving that the people of Lens never surrender. This 2013-14 season was crucial: the Sang et Or wanted to return to Ligue 1 at all costs.

On the pitch, players like Raphaël Operating — excuse me, key dressing room figures like Alaixys Romao and young talents from the club's academy proudly carried this project. Coach Antoine Kombouaré took the reins of the club mid-season and instilled new energy. It is in this context of struggle and reconstruction that this long-sleeve away jersey takes on its full meaning: every away game is a battle, every point earned is precious.

Moments etched in this jersey

The quest for a return to Ligue 1
The 2013-14 season was entirely dedicated to one goal: promotion. Lens fought match after match in a highly competitive Ligue 2 championship, where every away game in this jersey was a physical and mental challenge.

The Bollaert atmosphere, even in Ligue 2
Even after relegation, RC Lens continued to fill its stadium and travel with massive support. This away jersey was worn during away games where the 12th man of Lens made its presence felt across the country.

Long sleeves: a fighter's choice
The long-sleeve version of a jersey is always the rarest, the most sought after by collectors. Worn during autumn and winter matches, it symbolizes the tough duels on frozen second-division pitches — raw, real football.

Authentic vs. Replica

A vintage authentic Adidas jersey is a completely different story from a simple replica. The stitching, the inner tags, the quality of the technical fabric of the time — everything speaks for itself. Authentic jerseys from this Adidas generation incorporate moisture-wicking technologies and finishes that make them immediately recognizable to a discerning eye.

This one is in 8/10 condition, which in the world of vintage collector jerseys, is frankly solid. It means a jersey that has lived, that has a story, but is perfectly wearable and displayable without shame. No holes, no major discoloration — just a jersey that did its job.

Vintage sizing guide

Vintage Adidas jerseys from the 2010s generally run smaller than the modern oversized fits we know today. A vintage L from 2013-14 often corresponds to a current M/L depending on body type. Don't rely solely on the label; the sizing of that era was designed for a snug fit.

Before buying, grab a tape measure and measure your chest circumference and shoulder length. Then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if they are available. It's better to take 3 minutes to measure than to miss out on the piece of a lifetime for a centimeter.

Why you need it in your collection

The RC Lens away jersey 2013-14 in its long-sleeve version is a rare piece by definition. Long-sleeve versions have always been produced in much smaller quantities than short-sleeve versions — manufacturers knew that demand was lower, which makes them much harder to find on the secondary market today. For a collector of vintage Lens jerseys or simply French football, this is an absolute must-have.

In 8/10 condition, there are really not many in this state on the market. Jerseys from this era of Lens in Ligue 2 were not massively preserved — people wore them, wore them out, lost them. Finding such a clean long-sleeve away jersey is already a victory before you even hold it in your hands. If you're a fan of the Sang et Or or a lover of vintage French football, don't let this one pass you by.

To go further

• RC Lens - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - Kit history
• UEFA - European Football

A warrior's jersey, from an era when Lens was fighting to return to its rightful level. If that speaks to you, you know what you have to do.