Odilon Kossounou – Atalanta Bergamo (11/05/2025)

This is an exceptionally rare collector's item, straight from the highest-stakes clashes on the European stage. This match-worn jersey was worn by the strong and athletic Ivorian international defender Odilon Kossounou during the Champions League match between Olympique de Marseille and Atalanta Bergamo in the incandescent atmosphere of the Orange Vélodrome.

Match Context: La Dea achieves the perfect coup in the Marseille crater

For this prestigious Champions League group stage fixture, Gian Piero Gasperini's Italian side traveled to Marseille with their characteristic playing principles. Against an OM spurred on by a fervent crowd, the match quickly turned into a tactical and physical battle from start to finish, where every square inch of the pitch was fiercely contested. True to their reputation, Atalanta imposed an immense athletic challenge and managed to break through Marseille's defense to take the lead. Subsequently, the Italian block demonstrated exemplary solidarity and defensive rigor to contain Marseille's attacks. Despite a heroic push from Marseille at the end of the match to ignite the stadium, Bergamo held firm and secured a valuable away victory (0-1).

Odilon Kossounou: The rock and rampart of the Bergamasque defense

A modern central defender, endowed with impressive athletic power, excellent game reading, and great composure in passing, Odilon Kossounou brought all his rigor and sense of anticipation to Bergamo's defensive system. Lined up to face the constant pressure and fervor of the Olympique attackers, the African champion delivered a match full of authority, cutting off trajectories and dominating duels to preserve his team's lead. Worn during this magical and electric European evening, his official jersey features the prestigious Champions League patches as well as all the professional club markings. A modern and absolutely magnificent collector's item.