Description

Olympique Lyonnais Home Jersey 2008-2009

The Olympique Lyonnais retro vintage home jersey for the season 2008-2009 This is an iconic piece from the Umbro era, recognizable by its clean design and its famous blue-red vertical stripe, a powerful symbol of Lyon's identity. With its bright white and crisp lines, this model embodies a period when OL remained a benchmark of French football, relying on a talented squad and a recent dominance in Ligue 1.

Design and style

• Main color: white with a slightly textured effect
• Vertical blue and red stripe on the right side of the torso
• White V-neck with red trim
• Umbro logo embroidered in blue on the right chest
• OL crest embroidered on the left chest
• NOVOTEL sponsor printed in blue in the center of the jersey
• White cuffs with blue trim
• White back with subtle tone-on-tone patterns reminiscent of the silhouette of a stylized lion
• Modern and balanced cut, true to Umbro standards from the late 2000s

History and heritage

During the season 2008-2009Olympique Lyonnais remains one of the most feared teams in Ligue 1, led by iconic players such as Benzema, Juninho, and Ederson. This jersey is associated with a period of transition, during which the club aimed to maintain its status as a leader in French football. Its tricolor vertical stripe makes it one of OL's most iconic designs, often sought after by collectors for its understated elegance and strong visual identity.

Details and advice

• Technical polyester fabric, comfortable and breathable
• Embroidered logos for optimal durability
• Slightly fitted cut offering good comfort
• Cold washing is recommended to preserve the whiteness of the jersey and the colors of the stripe
• A model highly valued for its elegance and its connection to a significant period in Lyon's history

Further information

• Season : 2008-2009
• Team: Olympique Lyonnais
• Type: Home jersey
• Equipment supplier: Umbro
• Sponsor: NOVOTEL
• Collar: White V-neck with red trim
• Coat of arms: embroidered
• Distinctive detail: asymmetrical blue-red vertical stripe
• Material: breathable polyester

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