Guingamp 2017-18 Home Patrick Vintage Markus Flocked Shirt

Guingamp 2017-18 Home Jersey Patrick — The Markus flocking, Servagroupe sponsor, Breton authenticity

In 2017-18, En Avant Guingamp played in Ligue 1 with Patrick as their equipment supplier — a rare association in the landscape of modern French football, which makes this vintage home jersey immediately identifiable for any serious collector. This specimen features MARKUS flocking and the SERVAGROUPE sponsor, two markers of authenticity that anchor this jersey in a very specific on-field reality.

Jersey details

Season: 2017-2018
Club: En Avant Guingamp
Type: Home
Equipment supplier: Patrick
Sponsor: SERVAGROUPE
Flocking: MARKUS
Size: XL
Condition: 9/10
State: Servagroupe sponsor present — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, almost impeccable

What this jersey represents

Guingamp in 2017-18 was a Breton club fully living its life in Ligue 1, logically defying any financial hierarchy with one of the most modest budgets in the elite. The Côtes-d'Armor club has this unique ability to maintain itself at this level despite limited resources, thanks to a strong identity, a Roudourou stadium that commands respect from visitors, and a coherent project led by Antoine Kombouaré on the bench. This is exactly the type of club, authentic and no-frills, that vintage jersey collectors appreciate the most — far from the commercial giants of European football.

From a sporting perspective, this season saw Guingamp rely on a compact and hardworking group. Players like Marcus Thuram — yes, Lilian's son, who was then making his professional debut with EAG — look back on this Guingamp period with particular fondness. Around him, elements like Christophe Mandanne, a historical figure of the club, and Sloan Privat contributed to a team that fought with all its might every weekend. This MARKUS flocked jersey precisely embodies this collective spirit, that of a man in the crowd doing his job.

Moments etched in this jersey

Ligue 1 against the big teams
In 2017-18, Guingamp held its own in the elite and produced memorable matches against the big French clubs. Seeing a team of this size stand up to Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon, or Marseille at Roudourou is everything we love about football — and this Patrick home jersey was a direct witness to it.

Marcus Thuram, the beginning of a great career
It was in Guingamp, during this specific period, that Marcus Thuram began to establish himself on the Ligue 1 pitches and show that he was much more than the son of a world champion. Owning a jersey from this season means holding a piece of the beginning of the story of a player who would then conquer Europe with Borussia Mönchengladbach and then Inter Milan.

Patrick as equipment supplier in Ligue 1 — a rarity
Seeing the Patrick brand on a Ligue 1 jersey in 2017-18 is already an event in itself for fans of vintage football jerseys. The French brand, historic in French football, is not ubiquitous at this level, which makes every Patrick-signed jersey all the more valuable in a serious collection.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is one that genuinely existed in locker rooms, on pitches, under the spotlights — not a lightweight or simplified mass-market version. The cuts, materials, flocking details, and finishes are those of the players, not those of mass merchandising. This is what you hold in your hands here: an object that comes from real football, not from a sports supermarket aisle.

This one displays a condition of 9/10 — in other words, it is practically irreproachable. The SERVAGROUPE sponsor is perfectly present, the MARKUS flocking is legible and intact, and the overall impression is of a jersey that has been carefully preserved. For a Guingamp match jersey at this level of preservation, there's no nitpicking.

Vintage sizing guide

Vintage jersey sizes do not follow current standards — an XL from 2017-18 might correspond to a modern L depending on the brand and cut. Patrick, in particular, has always had relatively fitted cuts compared to Anglo-Saxon equipment suppliers. This is not a defect; it's a product characteristic that should be anticipated before ordering.

To avoid unpleasant surprises, the method is simple: measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey that you can request from the seller. A jersey that's too small to wear can still be displayed, but if you want to wear it to the stadium or on your couch on a match night, it's best to get the right size. A vintage XL remains a good size for the vast majority of body types.

Why have it in your collection

Guingamp jerseys are not abundant in collections — it's a modest-sized club, with limited productions, and authentic jerseys from their Ligue 1 seasons are much less common than those of Parisian or Lyonnaise clubs. Add to that the equipment supplier Patrick, little represented in collections at the elite level, and you get a truly differentiating object on a shelf or in a display case. This is exactly the kind of piece that sparks conversation among enthusiasts.

There aren't many in this condition on the market. A collector's Patrick Guingamp 2017-18 jersey in 9/10 condition, flocked and with a visible sponsor, is a rare combination. Jerseys from French provincial clubs in perfect condition are systematically underestimated today — and systematically regretted tomorrow when they disappear from the market. Now is the time to act.

To go further

• En Avant Guingamp - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive - History of jerseys
• Ligue 1 - French Football

If you're looking for a jersey that tells a true story of French football, far from the big showcases and XXL budgets, this Guingamp 2017-18 Patrick is for you — it's up to you to see if you let it slip away.