Adidas OL Women's Away Jersey 2021-22 - Collector's Item 9/10

OL Women's Away Jersey 2021-22 Adidas — The European Title Season

In 2021-22, Olympique Lyonnais Women was simply the best women's football team on the planet. This Adidas away jersey worn by the players that season, flocked with the Mastercard logo, is a piece directly from an era of absolute domination. Not a blurry memory — a concrete trace of a club that redefined the standards of global women's football.

Jersey details

Season: 2021-2022
Club: Olympique Lyonnais (women's section)
Type: Away
Kit Manufacturer: Adidas
Sponsor: Mastercard
Condition: 9/10

What this jersey represents

The 2021-22 season was when OL Women won their eighth UEFA Champions League, confirming their status as an extraordinary club in European women's football. For over a decade, Lyon has crushed the competition in Division 1 Arkema and asserted its dominance on the continental stage. This Adidas away jersey is the fabric of a team that has never made more headlines in newsrooms worldwide.

The partnership with Mastercard visible on the chest of the jersey also symbolizes the commercial and media explosion of top-level women's football. OL Women was a pioneer in the professionalization of the sector, and that season is a perfect illustration. Wearing this jersey means showing belonging to something greater than just a club — it's an institution.

Moments etched in this jersey

The conquest of the 2021-22 Champions League
OL Women secured their eighth European title this season, an absolute record in the history of the women's competition. This Adidas away jersey was on the backs of those who made all of Europe tremble.

Ada Hegerberg, a smashing return
After a long absence due to a serious injury, Ada Hegerberg — 2018 Women's Ballon d'Or winner and a genius striker — made her return in the Lyon jersey this season. Seeing the Norwegian play again for Lyon was an event in itself for any women's football fan.

Wendie Renard, indestructible captain
Wendie Renard, central defender and iconic captain, continued to embody the soul of the club with rare authority. Her longevity at the highest level makes her one of the most decorated players in the history of women's football, and this jersey was hers.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic jersey — also known as player issue or pro version — has nothing to do with a mass-market replica. The Adidas finishes on the authentic versions of that era are of a superior level: breathable technical fabric, quality flocking, an adjusted cut designed for real on-field performance. It's a far cry from the basic cotton sometimes found on entry-level replicas.

This one is in 9/10 condition, which in the world of vintage collector jerseys represents a nearly impeccable state. No discoloration, no peeling flocking, no discreet hole discovered afterward. This is the condition every serious collector looks for, and it's exactly what we have here.

Vintage Size Guide

Vintage women's football jerseys are sized according to different standards than modern cuts. An XL in an Adidas women's cut from this generation might correspond to a men's M or L depending on your body shape. Don't rely solely on the tag — the women's cut is generally more fitted, with narrower shoulders and an adjusted torso length.

Before buying, take a tape measure and measure your chest circumference, waist circumference, and torso length from the shoulder. Compare these measurements with those of the jersey if available, or contact the seller. A jersey that doesn't fit well, even a rare one, is still a jersey you never wear — it's best to be thorough from the start.

Why have it in your collection

Vintage women's football jerseys are still largely undervalued in the collector's market compared to their male counterparts — and that won't last. Pieces from OL Women, the most successful club in the history of the UEFA Women's Champions League, are beginning to attract the attention of discerning collectors internationally. This 2021-22 season in particular, with the European conquest, is a historical reference.

And in 9/10 condition, this Adidas away jersey clearly stands out from the majority of examples circulating on the secondary market, often poorly preserved or worn to tatters. There aren't many in this condition, let's be clear. Whether it's to display in a collection or to wear during big matches, it has everything going for it.

To go further

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

If top-level women's football has ever impressed you, this jersey is probably one of the most legitimate pieces you can own — historic season, legendary club, impeccable condition. It's up to you.