Lyon Home Shirt Adidas 2013-14 Vintage - Condition 9/10

Olympique Lyonnais 2013-14 Adidas Home Kit — OL on the Comeback Trail

The 2013-2014 Olympique Lyonnais season marked a turning point: after years of scarcity following their hegemony, the Rhône club sought to regain its place at the top of French football. This vintage Adidas OL home kit is a direct witness to this renaissance — an authentic relic of a pivotal cycle in the club's history.

Kit Details

Season: 2013-2014
Club: Olympique Lyonnais
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Adidas
Condition: 9/10

What This Kit Represents

In 2013-2014, Olympique Lyonnais was in full reconstruction. After the unchallenged dominance from 2002 to 2008 — seven consecutive French championship titles — the club had gone through a difficult period, far from the top. Under the management of Rémi Garde on the bench, OL attempted to rebuild a solid project, with a more assertive playing identity and a rejuvenated squad. This kit embodies this newfound ambition, this desire to once again become a club that matters in Ligue 1 and Europe.

On the pitch, the 2013-14 season saw players like Bafétimbi Gomis, a formidable striker capable of pulling off spectacular games, and Clément Grenier, a technical midfielder then considered one of the greatest hopes of French football, wear this kit with pride. Maxime Gonalons, captain and midfield maestro, embodied solidity and attachment to the club. It was a team in transition, but with individuals capable of turning a game around at any moment.

Moments Etched in This Kit

A Return to the Champions League
After missing UEFA's flagship competition the previous season, OL returned to the 2013-14 Champions League via the play-offs. A symbolic return in this kit, reminding everyone that Lyon belongs among Europe's elite.

The Derby Against Saint-Étienne
The Rhône-Alpes derby remains one of the most electric clashes in French football, and in 2013-14, the two encounters against Les Verts lived up to all expectations. Wearing this kit during a derby is a story in itself — a pressure, an intensity that true fans immediately understand.

The Rise of a Group
This season saw the emergence of young talents from the Lyon academy, one of Europe's best. This kit symbolizes a generation in the making, before the great moments that would follow for some of these players in the national team.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage kit — also known as "player issue" or match version — is a completely different category from a mass-produced replica. The finishes are superior, the technical materials nobler, the cut more tailored. This is exactly what the players wore on the field, not a lightweight version for the stands. For a serious collector, the difference is immediately noticeable to the touch.

This kit is in 9/10 condition — meaning it's almost impeccable for a piece that's over ten years old. No noticeable discoloration, no peeling flocking, no critical defects. This kind of condition is becoming rarer each year in the market for vintage Ligue 1 kits. When you find a 9/10, you don't think twice.

Vintage Sizing Guide

Vintage Adidas kits from the 2010s tend to run smaller than modern cuts. A size M from that era often corresponds to what you would wear today as an S or a slim M. The 2013-14 cuts were designed to be worn tight, in the tradition of technical jerseys of that generation. Don't rely solely on your usual size when ordering.

Before buying, take a tape measure and measure your own chest circumference and torso length. Then, compare with the actual dimensions of the kit — don't hesitate to contact us if you want the exact measurements before confirming your order. A poorly sized collector's kit sitting in a box is a waste for everyone.

Why Have It in Your Collection

The 2013-14 OL kit represents a pivotal era in the club's history — a transition between the post-glory years of the 2000s and the rebuilding that would lead Lyon back to top French and European levels. Kits from this period are less common on the market than the jerseys from the great years of dominance, making them rare and undervalued pieces for astute collectors. In ten years, you'll be glad you have it.

In 9/10 condition, this is simply one of the best copies available on the market right now. There aren't many in this condition — most circulating examples show signs of age, repeated washes, and peeling flocking. This one is a different story. A clean, honest piece that has stood the test of time without a scratch.

To Learn More

• Lyon - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of Kits
• Ligue 1 - Official Site
• UEFA - European Football

If you're an OL fan or simply passionate about the history of French football in the 2010s, this kit definitely has a place in your collection. It's up to you.