Adidas Lyon Away Jersey 2016-17 Hegerberg vintage 9/10

Lyon Away Jersey 2016-17 Adidas — The Hegerberg flocking, a legend in the making

In 2016-17, Ada Hegerberg is not yet a Women's Ballon d'Or winner — that would come in 2018 — but she is already rewriting the history of women's football from Lyon. This Adidas Olympique Lyonnais women's away jersey, flocked with her name, is a historical document: that of a player who would become the best in the world, captured just before everyone knew it.

Jersey details

Season: 2016-2017
Club: Olympique Lyonnais (women's section)
Type: Away
Kit manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: APRIL
Condition: 9/10

What this jersey represents

The 2016-17 season for OL Féminin was a war machine at its peak. The Rhone club had dominated European women's football for several years, and this season was no exception: French championship, French Cup, and above all, a top-tier European campaign. At this time, Olympique Lyonnais Féminin was the absolute benchmark on the continent, a team everyone wanted to emulate but no one could consistently beat.

At the heart of this exceptional squad, Ada Hegerberg was experiencing her prime years in Lyon. The Norwegian, who joined OL in 2014, was scoring goals at an astounding rate and establishing herself as the best striker in Europe. Around her, players like Amandine Henry, Eugénie Le Sommer, and Wendie Renard formed a group that struck fear into all of D1 Féminine and the entire Champions League.

Moments etched in this jersey

A Champions League in their legs
In 2016-17, OL Féminin embarked on another Women's Champions League campaign with the ambition of lifting the trophy. The team, led by Hegerberg, represented the pinnacle of high-level women's football's collective achievement.

Hegerberg in a state of grace
In this season, Ada Hegerberg was simply unstoppable: she scored goals relentlessly, both in the league and in European competition, and every match in the Lyon jersey became a masterclass in finishing. Wearing her name on the back at that time meant wearing the name of the future first recipient of the Women's Ballon d'Or.

The sponsor APRIL, a strong local presence
The APRIL logo as the main sponsor of this jersey also tells the story of a partnership rooted in Lyon's economic fabric. This Lyon-based insurance group supported the club during a period of global prominence, giving this jersey a 100% Rhone identity.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece that was actually produced and worn — or at least marketed — at the time indicated. Not a re-edition, not a copy: the Adidas finishes, the woven logos, the original flocking, everything is from that era. That's what differentiates a collector's jersey from a simple souvenir shop item.

This one boasts a condition of 9/10, which in the world of vintage football jerseys is an excellent rating. This means a jersey that has withstood the years without significant wear and tear: no significant fading, intact flocking, fabric in perfect condition. For a jersey over eight years old with the name of a legend on its back, that's rare.

Vintage size guide

Vintage women's jerseys from this Adidas generation are sized according to the standards of the time, which often differ from current cuts. A size S from 2016-17 might correspond to what would now be called an XS in some modern collections. Don't rely solely on the label: cuts have evolved, as have materials.

Before confirming your order, take your measurements: chest circumference and back length are the two key indicators. If you hesitate between two sizes, opt for the larger one — a slightly loose jersey is still wearable; a too-tight jersey is frustrating. And for a piece in 9/10 condition like this one, it's best to be sure you can wear it out.

Why have it in your collection

Collector's women's jerseys are still a largely underestimated segment by traditional collectors — and that's precisely why you should pay attention to them now. An Hegerberg OL 2016-17 flocked away jersey by Adidas is not something you find every day. The player has since become a global icon of women's football, the first Women's Ballon d'Or winner in history in her category: the symbolic value of this flocking is enormous.

And in 9/10 condition, there aren't many in this state. Jerseys from this period have often suffered from time, washes, and improper storage. This one has emerged from history in near-perfect condition. Whether you're a fan of OL Féminin, an admirer of Hegerberg, or simply a collector who knows how to spot a rare piece before others, this jersey deserves a place in your collection.

To go further

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

If you're looking for a jersey that tells a real story of women's football with a name that will go down in the history books, you're in the right place — it's your turn to play.