Adidas Lyon Away Jersey 2020-21 vintage condition 9/10

Lyon Away Jersey 2020-21 Adidas — OL in full identity reconstruction

For the 2020-21 season, Olympique Lyonnais was under maximum pressure: a turbulent transfer window, a Ligue 1 season resuming after the COVID blank season, and Europe as their only compass. This Adidas OL away jersey is a direct testament to this pivotal period — a season where Lyon gave everything to remain among the greats.

Jersey details

Season: 2020-2021
Club: Olympique Lyonnais
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: Emirates Fly Better
Condition: 9/10

What this jersey represents

The 2020-21 OL season took place in a particular context: it was the first full campaign after the premature end of Ligue 1 in 2019-20 due to the pandemic. Lyon set off with unchanged ambitions, driven by a management that still believed in a return to the top after years without a championship title. Rudi Garcia was on the bench, and the club had to contend with the expectations of an entire city that had not forgotten the glorious golden years of the early 2000s.

On the pitch, world-class players wore this away jersey. Memphis Depay, before his departure to FC Barcelona, was the absolute offensive leader — technical, decisive, capable of changing a match by himself. Houssem Aouar delighted in midfield with his vision of the game and his extraordinary passing quality. And in defense, Jason Denayer held the central defense with seriousness and authority. A quality group, an intense season, a jersey that tells it all.

Moments etched in this jersey

A 4th place in Ligue 1 and a return to the Champions League
Lyon finished the 2020-21 season in 4th place in the league, enough to secure a ticket for the Champions League qualifiers. In a season marked by inconsistency, this final result represented a real accomplishment in a fiercely competitive environment.

The Europa League journey
That season, OL also competed in the Europa League and went far in the competition, confirming the club's European status despite schedule turbulence. Every trip to Europe with this away jersey on their backs was an additional page in history.

Memphis Depay's final moments in a Lyon jersey
Memphis Depay signed for FC Barcelona in January 2021 (with an effective arrival in June), and this season therefore represented his last full-throttle months with OL. To see his name on the back of this away jersey is to glimpse the end of an era — that of a player who became a Rhone legend.

Authentic vs Replica

An authentic jersey — sometimes called "player issue" or pro version — has nothing to do with the replicas sold in supermarkets. The cut is different, the materials are technical and breathable, the finishes are meticulously detailed. It's the same model worn by professional players during official matches, or its closest high-end version accessible to the general public.

This 2020-21 Adidas OL away jersey is in 9/10 condition — in other words, it is almost impeccable. No significant discoloration, no holes or tired seams. For a jersey that is now a few years old, this is exceptional condition that testifies to careful maintenance and serious preservation.

Vintage size guide

Please note that the sizes of football jerseys from the 2010-2020 era do not always correspond to current standards. A size S from that period might fit more snugly than a modern S — Adidas cuts back then were often fitted, designed for professional footballers' physiques. This is not necessarily a flaw, but it's important to know before ordering.

Practical advice: take your tape measure and measure your shoulder width and chest circumference before any purchase. Then compare with the flat measurements of the jersey that we provide. A difference of 2-3 cm can make the difference between a comfortably worn jersey and a jersey displayed under glass — which is also a very nice option, by the way.

Why you should have it in your collection

The Lyon away jersey 2020-21 Adidas marks a pivotal era in the recent history of the Rhone club: a sporting in-between, a team with brilliant individuals before a major dispersion, and an Emirates partnership that gives the jersey a strong and recognizable identity. This is exactly the type of piece that in ten years will have real collector's value — not yet astronomical today, but already well on that trajectory.

And frankly, a vintage jersey in 9/10 condition from that era is rare. Most of the examples still circulating have taken a beating, too many washes, signs of wear. This one has remained clean. There aren't many in this condition — it's as simple as that.

To go further

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

If you're an OL fan or simply a lover of football's golden age, this jersey definitely belongs in your collection. Decide before it's gone — good pieces never last long.