Lloyd Palun – OGC Nice (11/11/2012)

This collector's item is from the season of renewal for the Côte d'Azur club. This match-prepared jersey was made for defender Lloyd Palun for the match against Olympique de Marseille at the Stade du Ray on November 11, 2012.

Match Context: An Electric Clash at the Ray

This Mediterranean derby was played in an incandescent atmosphere. Facing an OM team then at the top of the league, Claude Puel's "Aiglons" (Eaglets) delivered a performance full of courage and solidarity. At the end of an intense match, the two teams drew (1-1), with Dario Cvitanich equalizing after Marseille's opening goal. This jersey was prepared for this hard-fought duel, one of the last great derbies played at the mythical Stade du Ray before the move to the Allianz Riviera, symbolizing the strong character of "le Gym" that year.

Lloyd Palun: Rigor in Service of the Collective

A Gabonese international and a true "Swiss Army knife" in defense, Lloyd Palun was one of the architects of "le Gym's" European qualification at the end of that season. Capable of playing both centrally and on the right flank, he brought defensive serenity and essential physical impact in big matches. This jersey testifies to his importance in the Nice squad, representing an unsung hero whose work and dedication allowed Nice to return to the top of French football.

This piece embodies the traditional red and black aesthetic and the combative identity of the "Aiglons" from the early 2010s. An authentic jersey prepared for one of the defensive mainstays during a historic French championship fixture.