France GK Away Shirt 2006/07 – Grégory Coupet – N.23 – Player Issued – Adidas – UEFA Euro 2008 Qualifiers – France–Ukraine 02.06.2007

Grégory Coupet's Player Issued jersey: Goalkeeper for France in the France–Ukraine match on 02.06.2007

The Player Issued version of the French National team goalkeeper jersey is an extraordinary and extremely rare piece in the international football memorabilia scene. The black long-sleeved Adidas jersey — featuring the characteristic three white stripes on the shoulders and light blue technical details on the cuffs and sleeve ends — is enhanced by two elements that make it unique: the official UEFA Euro 2008 badge sewn on the left sleeve and the special patch on the chest with the inscription "France–Ukraine 02.06.2007", affixed for the qualification match played on June 2, 2007. This specific match personalization elevates the collectible value of the piece to a higher level than a common Player Issued jersey, precisely documenting the match for which the item was prepared. The back bears the surname Coupet and the number 23. Size XL, made in Thailand. Excellent condition.

The player: Grégory Coupet

Grégory Coupet (Montélimar, December 31, 1972) is universally recognized as one of the strongest French goalkeepers of his generation, an absolute protagonist of European football between the late 1990s and early 2000s. Having grown up at Olympique Lyon, he experienced his golden decade with the Rhone club, winning seven consecutive Ligue 1 titles between 2002 and 2008 and becoming the symbol of a dominant era in French football history. With the French National team, he made over 34 appearances, participating in qualification stages for major international tournaments. The France–Ukraine match on June 2, 2007, played in the context of the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifiers, represents one of the chapters of his long tenure with the National team. Although often considered among the best European goalkeepers of the period, Coupet found himself competing with Fabien Barthez first and with other players in the role later, never compromising on the quality and personality that made him an absolute reference point.

What is a Player Issued jersey?

A Player Issued jersey is a kit specifically prepared for a particular player but not necessarily worn in an official match. It differs from the commercial version due to a series of precise technical characteristics: professional finishes, personalization with the player's name and number according to team supply standards, match cut and materials, exclusive technical details not present in versions intended for the public. When the Player Issued jersey bears a specific patch referring to a single international match — as in the case of France–Ukraine 02.06.2007 — its collectible value increases further, as the piece is linked to a precise and documented event in football history.

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