Yann Jouffre – FC Lorient (02/22/2014)

Here is a magnificent collector's item, bearing witness to an intense tactical battle on the pitch in Marseille. This match worn jersey was sported by playmaker and attacking midfielder Yann Jouffre for FC Lorient during the clash against Olympique de Marseille.

Match Context: The heroic resistance of Les Merlus at the Stade Vélodrome

For this 26th day of Ligue 1, Lorient traveled to Marseille with the ambition of imposing their famous collective identity. Led by Christian Gourcuff, Les Merlus displayed rigorous organization and disrupted the Marseille block, but the match turned on a stroke of bad luck with their playmaker being forced off due to injury in the 43rd minute. Deprived of their linchpin, Lorient showed admirable defensive solidarity and courageously repelled the home team's attacks for most of the second half. Unfortunately, the Bretons cruelly conceded at the very end of the match (1-0) from a moment of brilliance by André-Pierre Gignac in the 82nd minute.

Yann Jouffre: The conductor stopped mid-flight

Starting on the wing to structure the play and direct the Breton attacks, Yann Jouffre had an excellent start to the match before this setback just before halftime. His technical finesse, passing ability, and vision of the game were sorely missed by his team to hold the score and bring home a deserved point. This official away jersey features all the regulatory markings and logos of the French championship, including the official Ligue 1 patch on the right sleeve as well as the complete player flocking. Showing beautiful signs of wear from the pitch that bear witness to this clash, it is a superb collector's item of Breton football.