Alaixys Romao – FC Lorient (2011-2012 Season)

Here is a magnificent collector's item from the beautiful Breton style of play. This match-worn jersey was sported by the tough and tireless Togolese international midfielder Alaixys Romao for FC Lorient during a Ligue 1 season marked by the offensive and spectacular football championed in Morbihan.

Season Context: Les Merlus at the Heart of Christian Gourcuff's Beautiful Game

True to his collective 4-4-2 playing principles and his passing philosophy, Christian Gourcuff's FC Lorient once again captivated the French championship with their technical quality. In their renowned synthetic Moustoir stadium, Les Merlus offered fierce resistance and ultra-fast transitions to all elite teams. Led by a united squad and inspired attackers, the Breton team delivered high-intensity matches and secured valuable victories both at home and away. At the end of a demanding season where every point was hard-fought, FC Lorient crucially secured their place in French football's elite, confirming their status as an indispensable stronghold of the Great West.

Alaixys Romao: The Unshakeable Sentinel and Warrior of Morbihan

A defensive midfielder with an impressive work rate, healthy aggression in duels, a great sense of sacrifice, and impeccable positional awareness, Alaixys Romao was the true engine and designated bodyguard of the Lorient midfield. A key player in Gourcuff's system, he delivered top-class performances during this season, cutting off opposing trajectories and recovering countless balls to initiate the orange waves. Worn in the heart of our championship's intense and passionate battles, his official jersey features the official Ligue 1 badge as well as all the professional markings of the club from that era. A collector's item with character.