Stéphane Mazzolini – AJ Auxerre (05/31/1989)

Here is an exceptional collector's item from Division 1. This match worn jersey was worn by defender Stéphane Mazzolini while playing for AJ Auxerre against Girondins de Bordeaux.

Match context: The final sprint at the Stade de l'Abbé-Deschamps

On Wednesday, May 31, 1989, for the penultimate matchday of the Division 1 season, AJ Auxerre hosted Girondins de Bordeaux in their home ground of Abbé-Deschamps. Under the guidance of Guy Roux, the Burgundians fought an intense tactical battle to secure their European qualification.

At the end of a hard-fought and indecisive duel, the two teams finished in a 1-1 draw, allowing Auxerre to punch their ticket to the UEFA Cup.

Stéphane Mazzolini: The solidity of the Auxerre flank

A loyal soldier in Guy Roux's squad, defender Stéphane Mazzolini distinguished himself through his disciplined marking, his self-sacrifice in duels, and his ability to provide support on the wing during attacking phases.

This tunic features all the official characteristics and details of AJ Auxerre from that period at the end of the 1988-1989 season, including its original number on the back. A direct witness to the great moments of AJA, it is a museum-grade collector's piece of inestimable rarity.