Lyon Home Jersey 2016-17 Adidas Women Vintage

Olympique Lyonnais 2016-17 Adidas Home Jersey – Women's Version, Season of Reconstruction

The 2016-2017 OL season marked a turning point: after years of dominance in Ligue 1, the Rhône club sought to regain its former glory, and this Adidas HYUNDAI sponsored home jersey is direct evidence of that. What makes it even more special? It's a women's size S cut — a rare format in the world of vintage collector jerseys, deserving the full attention of true connoisseurs.

Jersey Details

Season: 2016-2017
Club: Olympique Lyonnais
Type: Home
Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: HYUNDAI
Cut: Women’s – Size S
Condition: 8/10
State: SLIGHTLY USED PRINTINGS, LITTLE BUBBLES – authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, testament to real life on the field or in the stands

What this jersey represents

The 2016-2017 season was when Olympique Lyonnais found itself in an uncomfortable position for a club of its caliber: finishing second in Ligue 1 behind Mbappé and Falcao's Monaco, OL didn't win the title but remained an undeniable heavyweight in French football. The Rhône club, under the guidance of president Jean-Michel Aulas, continued to build its sporting project with ambition, particularly in the European Cup. It was a pivotal era, between the legacy of glorious years and reconstruction towards a new cycle.

On the field, OL could count on top players that season. Alexandre Lacazette, before his sensational transfer to Arsenal the following summer, was still there to light up the Groupama Stadium with his decisive goals — he finished the season among the top scorers in Ligue 1. Nabil Fekir was beginning to establish himself as the club's offensive metronome, and Maxime Gonalons ensured balance in midfield. It was a team with character, quality, and one that proudly wore this Adidas home jersey in every match at Parc OL.

Moments etched in this jersey

Lacazette's last great season in this jersey
Alexandre Lacazette scored 28 goals in Ligue 1 during the 2016-2017 season, a total that earned him the title of top scorer in the championship. He wore this jersey until his departure for Arsenal in July 2017 — a transfer that marked the end of an era for Lyon supporters.

The top-of-the-table clash with Monaco
OL finished second in Ligue 1 2016-2017, behind a historic AS Monaco led by young prodigies. This silver finish was nevertheless a solid performance, qualifying the club for the Champions League the following season.

The birth of a new stadium, a new identity
The 2016-2017 season was also the second at Groupama Stadium, inaugurated in January 2016. This jersey was one of the first to have vibrated in this brand-new arena, in front of over 55,000 supporters — a context that gives it undeniable additional historical value.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is not just a mass-produced souvenir. It is a piece manufactured with the same materials and processes used for players or official sales at the time — the flocking is applied differently, the fabric has a recognizable texture, and the Adidas finishes of that generation are particularly meticulous. You can immediately feel a 2010s replica when you hold it in your hands.

This jersey is in 8/10 condition with slight wear on the prints and a few small bubbles — which is precisely what confirms its authenticity. It has lived. It has been worn. It didn't come out of a plastic-wrapped box to look pretty on a shelf, and that's exactly what true vintage jersey collectors look for.

Vintage Size Guide

Vintage women's cut jerseys from the 2010s follow sizing standards that can differ significantly from modern cuts. An era S from Adidas generally corresponds to a more fitted size than a current S — the cut is often more tailored, shorter in the back, with differently shaped armholes. Don't assume your usual size will necessarily be the right one.

Before ordering, the golden rule: take your actual measurements — chest circumference, waist circumference, back length — and compare them to the physical measurements of the jersey, which you can ask the seller for. A jersey that is too tight or too loose is a disappointment, especially for a piece as specific as a collector's OL women's cut jersey.

Why have it in your collection

Vintage Olympique Lyonnais jerseys in women's cuts are a niche within a niche. Most collectors target standard men's cuts — as a result, women's versions from the same era are objectively rarer on the second-hand market. This 2016-2017 home jersey also represents a pivotal season for the club, that of the last great Lacazette chapter before his move to the Premier League. It's hard to find a more symbolically charged item for an OL fan.

And in this condition — 8/10, lightly worn, with these micro-imperfections that tell a real story — there really aren't many floating around on the market. A jersey rated 10/10 that has never moved is a dead jersey. This one has breathed, and it's still in great shape. It's the very definition of a quality vintage piece for a serious collector.

To go further

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

If you're an OL fan or simply passionate about rare items with a real story, this jersey clearly deserves a place in your collection — before it disappears into someone else's.