Khéphren Thuram – OGC Nice (02/05/2023)

Here is an exceptionally valuable collector's item, from a memorable Ligue 1 Mediterranean derby. This match-worn jersey was donned by the talented and powerful French international midfielder Khéphren Thuram in the colors of OGC Nice during their stunning victory on the pitch of Olympique de Marseille, in the cauldron of the Orange Vélodrome.

Match context: Le Gym pulls off the perfect coup and silences the Vélodrome

For the 22nd matchday, Didier Digard's version of Le Gym traveled to Marseille with renewed confidence. Against an OM team in full swing and a title contender, the Eaglets delivered a tactically perfect first half, rewarded by two goals in quick succession from Sofiane Diop (38th) and Gaëtan Laborde (44th). As soon as they returned from the locker room, the Phocaeans pushed and reduced the deficit through Ruslan Malinovskyi (60th), igniting the stadium. The Nice block then showed heroic solidarity to contain the Olympien assaults before delivering the final blow. In the 85th minute, young Billal Brahimi unleashed a superb curling shot that definitively sealed a masterful success for the Azuréens (1-3).

Khéphren Thuram: The playmaker and the lung of the Azuréen midfield

A modern and complete midfielder, endowed with impressive athletic power, a unique ability to break lines with his runs with the ball at his feet, and a refined vision of the game, Khéphren Thuram achieved his breakout season at an international level during this campaign. Starting and shining in the heart of the play during this high-intensity clash, he completely dictated his team's tempo, winning countless balls and orchestrating the quick transitions that caused so much trouble for the Phocaeans. Worn during this historic gala evening for the Azuréen club, his official jersey features the Ligue 1 badge and all professional markings. An essential modern collector's item.