Ladislas Douniama – EA Guingamp (08/23/2014)

Here is a magnificent piece of Breton football heritage. This match-worn jersey was donned by Congolese international forward Ladislas Douniama during the match against Olympique de Marseille at the Roudourou stadium, for the 3rd matchday of Ligue 1.

Match Context: Bielsa's OM launches its season at Roudourou

After a sluggish start to the championship, Olympique de Marseille, led by Marcelo Bielsa, travels to Brittany under significant pressure. Facing them is Jocelyn Gourvennec's En Avant Guingamp, winners of the Coupe de France a few months earlier, who intend to challenge the formidable Marseillais. In a packed stadium, the match proves tactical and highly intense. OM finds the breakthrough early in the second half thanks to their striker André-Pierre Gignac, who scores the only goal of the match (46th minute). Despite a heroic push by Guingamp in the final moments and several dangerous situations in front of the Marseille goal, the Bretons lose by the narrowest of margins (0-1).

Ladislas Douniama: The sparkplug of Guingamp's attack

A pocket player renowned for his explosive speed, deceptive dribbling, and fighting spirit, Ladislas Douniama was a fan favorite among the Costarmoricain public and a true utility player for the Breton attack. Coming on as a substitute in the second half to inject some madness into the game, the striker unsettled the Olympien defense with his devastating accelerations. Worn in the thick of the battles against the Marseille defenders, this official Ligue 1 jersey features all the markings as well as the specific competition patches and bears the scars of this great fight. A highly symbolic collector's item.