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2001/02 · Lyon
Lyon 2001/02 Shirt
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Lyon 2001/02 shirt by Adidas, size XL, source condition 9/10.
Club / nationLyon
Season2001/02
ManufacturerAdidas
SizeXL
ConditionExcellent · 9/10
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Condition and disclosed flaws
- The garment displays light, natural surface wrinkling across the front and back from long-term folding storage
Product record
- SKU
- LYO-2002-H-01
Product details
About this shirt
Step directly into the dawn of a legendary footballing dynasty with this incredibly rare 2000/01 Olympique Lyonnais home shirt.Crafted by Adidas during their revered early-2000s design era, this template beautifully balances structural sport paneling with the club's traditional colors. The jersey features a clean, crisp white base torso, elevated by asymmetrical split-color side flanks: a solid royal blue panel runs down the left side, balanced perfectly by a vibrant crimson-red panel tracking down the right. The look is framed beautifully by a structured, overlapping V-neck collar executed in royal blue with red inner trim piping.The front showcases an elite, vintage layout. It features a cleanly embroidered navy blue Adidas performance logo on the right chest, balanced opposite a high-definition stitched Olympique Lyonnais shield crest on the left. Spanning the center is the iconic, ultra-rare Renault V.I. (Renault Véhicules Industriels) chest sponsor, printed in a bold, clean black serif typeface. Additional authentic details include the classic royal blue Adidas three-stripes stitched down the upper shoulders, along with the silver woven Adidas authenticity tab applied near the bottom left hemline. Cut from a lightweight, breathable mesh-blend fabric, this loose-fitting kit is a supreme grail for French football purists and vintage streetwear collectors alike.
The story behind the shirt
2001/02 in context
The 2000/01 campaign stands as one of the most historically significant, foundation-laying seasons in the history of French football, marking the precise moment Olympique Lyonnais transformed into an unstoppable superpower.1. The Dawn of a DynastyPrior to the turn of the millennium, Lyon had never won a French top-flight league title. Under the fierce ambition of club president Jean-Michel Aulas and manager Jacques Santini, the 2000/01 season changed everything. Clad in this exact red, blue, and white Adidas template, Les Gones (The Kids) pushed global giants to the absolute limit, finishing as Ligue 1 runners-up and famously lifting the 2001 Coupe de la Ligue trophy. This hard-fought campaign laid down the tactical blueprints and relentless hunger that allowed Lyon to win an unprecedented seven consecutive Ligue 1 championships immediately following this season.2. The Holy Grail Renault V.I. SponsorFor vintage kit purists and football shirt collectors, this jersey is an absolute holy grail due to the short-lived, iconic chest branding. Renault V.I. (the truck and commercial vehicle division of the French automotive giant) only sponsored Lyon's home shirts for a brief window before the club transitioned to commercial banking sponsors. The sheer rarity of this corporate partnership, combined with its clean typography, makes this kit heavily coveted on the international secondary market.3. A Dressing Room of French LegendsThis jersey is permanently synonymous with an exceptionally nostalgic golden generation of club icons who kickstarted the modern Lyon era. It was worn with immense pride by clinical Brazilian marksman Sonny Anderson (who hammered in 22 league goals), a young and emerging midfield magician Juninho Pernambucano (just beginning his legendary free-kick legacy), local hero Sidney Govou, midfield engine Philippe Violeau, and defensive rock Edmílson.
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