Alain David – LB Châteauroux (April 3, 1981)

Here is an exceptional collector's item from French football in the 1980s. This match worn jersey was worn by Alain David during the historic Châteauroux - Lille (1-0) upset on April 3, 1981.

Match context: The Round of 16 first leg upset

On April 3, 1981, La Berrichonne de Châteauroux pulled off a resounding upset by defeating the Northerners 1-0 in the first leg of the Coupe de France Round of 16, before a hard-fought return leg (a 2-0 defeat).

In a boiling Gaston-Petit stadium, the Castelroussins overturned the national hierarchy and rattled the Division 1 side after a battle of heroic intensity.

Alain David: The Berrichonne's winning coaching choice

Coming on at halftime, Alain David brought an immediate impact to the pitch, stabilizing the team and actively contributing to the conquest of this historic victory.

This tunic features all the official period characteristics and details of La Berrichonne for this match on April 3, 1981, including its number on the back. A direct witness to a great cup feat, it is a museum-quality collector's piece of inestimable rarity.