Branko Bošković – ESTAC Troyes (04/01/2006)

This is a beautiful collector's item from the French championship, from an intense end to the season. This match worn jersey was sported by the talented Montenegrin international midfielder Branko Bošković during the shock match of the 33rd day of Ligue 1 between ESTAC Troyes and Olympique Lyonnais at the Stade de l'Aube.

Match Context: ESTAC Heroically Resists Before Giving Way to the Leader

In search of precious points to definitively secure its place in the elite, the Troyes team led by Jean-Marc Furlan is preparing to challenge the Lyon behemoth, the undisputed league leader. In a packed Stade de l'Aube, the Aube team approaches this gala match with admirable courage and tactical rigor. Against Gérard Houllier's armada, the Troyes players display exemplary defensive solidarity and manage to neutralize the Rhône attacks for a large part of the match. The decision finally comes at the end of the second half: Portuguese international midfielder Tiago Mendes finds the breakthrough and delivers his team in the 77th minute. Despite a strong reaction from Troyes to equalize, OL maintains its advantage (0-1).

Branko Bošković: The Playmaker and Virtuoso of the Aube Midfield

An attacking midfielder with a silky left foot, excellent vision of the game, and great technical fluidity, Branko Bošković was the true conductor tasked with dictating the tempo and feeding the Troyes attack. Starting in the heart of the game for this major event, the playmaker on loan from PSG showcased all his flair and technical mastery under the constant pressure of the Lyon midfield. Worn during this intense tactical battle where ESTAC made the future five-time French champion doubt until the very last moments, his official jersey features all the markings and the Ligue 1 badge. A very neat collector's item.