Match worn/issued RC Lens youth L/S away shirt 1996-1997 by #9

Description Match worn or issued RC Lens long-sleeved away shirt in the season 1996-1997 by the club’s number 9. It’s worn by a player from Lens’ youth team. RC Lens’ first team had a solid 1996-97 campaign in Ligue 1, finishing in 13th place under manager Roger Lemerre. The team showed flashes of promise, setting the groundwork for their historic title win the following season. Lens relied on key players such as Frédéric Déhu, Anto Drobnjak, and Guillaume Warmuz in goal. Though inconsistent in the league, Lens remained competitive and managed to secure safety comfortably, building a platform for future success. This shirt has all the characteristics of a match shirt: The number on the back that was not commercially available; Long sleeved shirts were not commercially available; The sponsor logo Shopi is raised embossed, being screen printed on commercial available fanshop shirts; The fully embroidered Umbro logo on the chest and ‘R.C. Lens’ text on the lower front, which on the official replica shirts was screen printed. Years: 1996-1997 Size: XS/Small Condition: Very good Brand: Umbro Sponsor: Shopi