RC Strasbourg 2021-22 Home Shirt Adidas Vintage - Condition 9/10

RC Strasbourg 2021-22 Home Adidas Jersey – Racing's return to the elite

The 2021-22 season for RC Strasbourg in Ligue 1 marked a club in full renaissance, solidly anchored in the elite after years of struggling through divisions. This Adidas home jersey embodies a time when Racing was regaining its footing at the highest level of French football — with the Meinau as its fortress and a united team rallying around an ambitious project.

Jersey details

Season: 2021-2022
Club: RC Strasbourg Alsace
Type: Home
Kit manufacturer: Adidas
Condition: 9/10

What this jersey represents

RC Strasbourg Alsace is a club with a rich history: French champion in 1979, winner of the Coupe de la Ligue in 2005, but also a brutal descent to the fifth division in the early 2010s. The gradual climb back to Ligue 1 — definitively achieved from 2017 — transformed this club into a symbol of resilience in French football. The 2021-22 season was their fifth consecutive in the elite, a stability that Alsatian fans savored with undisguised pleasure.

That season, Racing revolved around a well-constructed squad, with players like Ludovic Ajorque — a great figure of the club, a reliable scorer and imposing striker appreciated by the entire Meinau — and Dimitri Liénard, a long-serving Alsatian soldier. Under the guidance of Julien Stéphan, who arrived during the previous season, the club aimed to confirm its status as a serious contender in the first division and move away from the relegation zone.

Moments etched in this jersey

Meinau, a reclaimed fortress
The Meinau stadium and its fiery atmosphere are what give Racing its reputation in Ligue 1. In 2021-22, playing at home in Strasbourg was always a challenge for any opponent, and this jersey was the one the players wore to defend this stronghold.

Ajorque, the offensive benchmark
At that time, Ludovic Ajorque was one of the club's most effective strikers, capable of physically dominating all Ligue 1 defenses. This 2021-22 home jersey is the one he wore to score his goals and make the Meinau roar — before bigger clubs started to take notice of him.

A season of consolidation under Julien Stéphan
Julien Stéphan's mission was to stabilize Racing in the elite while injecting a more ambitious style of play. The 2021-22 season represented an important step in building a coherent sporting project, with the stated ambition of moving beyond mere survival and aiming for the top half of the table.

Authentic vs. Replica

An authentic vintage jersey is a piece that genuinely circulated through the official club or kit manufacturer channels — not an item sold on a parallel market with approximate flocking and questionable finishes. The difference from a replica is immediately noticeable: the materials, the cut, the Adidas manufacturing details speak for themselves as soon as you hold the jersey in your hands.

This one has a condition of 9/10 — which, in the world of vintage collector jerseys, is frankly excellent. This means the jersey has been properly stored, shows no major deformation or alteration of the prints, and is in a condition very close to new. For a worn season jersey, this is rare.

Vintage size guide

Vintage sizes do not follow the same standards as modern jerseys. A vintage Adidas size S from 2021-22 generally corresponds to a more fitted cut than what you might expect today — sportswear cuts have evolved towards more comfort and ease, whereas at that time the trend was still towards more body-hugging silhouettes. It is better to anticipate and compare with your own measurements rather than relying solely on the tag.

Before ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare with the flat measurements of the jersey if available — otherwise, contact us directly. For a size S jersey, we generally talk about a chest circumference of around 88-92 cm flat (i.e., 44-46 cm from seam to seam). If you are between two sizes, it is better to take the next size up for a comfortable fit.

Why have it in your collection

RC Strasbourg is one of the French clubs with the strongest regional identity and one of the most passionate fan bases in the country. Racing jerseys from the 2020s are starting to gain value in the vintage football jersey market, particularly because the 2021-22 season marks a pivotal period in the club's modern history — before the big transfer waves that would reshuffle the squad. It's the kind of piece that crystallizes a specific moment, that of a club rediscovering its soul.

And with a condition of 9/10, you're dealing with one of the best-preserved examples circulating on the market. There aren't many in this condition — most jerseys from this season that reappear for sale have seen changing rooms, repeated washes, and studs in bags. This one, no. It's a serious opportunity for anyone who wants a clean and reliable Adidas RC Strasbourg piece in their collection.

To go further

• RC Strasbourg Alsace - Wikipedia
• Football Kit Archive – History of jerseys
• UEFA – European Football

If you're a Racing fan or simply a connoisseur of high-level French football, this jersey clearly deserves a place in your collection — it's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass.