9.5/10
Shirt condition
Excellent condition
This shirt has seen very little use. The white is clean, with no yellowing at the collar or underarms, and the yellow and navy chest band keeps bright colours. The Samsung sponsor is sharp with no cracking (photo 3), the badge is intact and the adidas shoulder stripes are straight. The DROGBA 11 print is complete and flat (photo 5). I only take off half a point because it has been worn: no specific flaw to report.
| Size |
L — regular adidas fit |
| Brand |
adidas — supporter version |
| Season |
2011-2012 — Chelsea's European triumph |
| Version |
White third, navy chest panel with yellow band, navy fold-over collar |
| Sponsor |
Samsung (chest), Right To Play (back) |
| Name and number |
DROGBA N°11, navy numbers with small club lions |
| Patches |
Champions League starball (right sleeve), RESPECT (left sleeve) |
| Production date |
May 2011 (05/11 on the label) |
| Auth. code |
V13404 (on the label, independently verifiable)
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Unsure about the size? This L measures 54 x 79 cm: compare with the flat measurements below, or check my size guide.
100% AUTHENTIC
✦ Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Checked by hand in my authentication workshop. If a piece bought from me ever turned out not to be authentic, I refund it in full. No expiry date: only original pieces, never modern reissues.
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adidas production label (photo 4): date 05/11, article code V13404 and factory code, consistent with a summer 2011 release for the 2011-2012 season
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Lion badge in relief, clean outlines and readable CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB lettering (photo 3)
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adidas logo and Samsung sponsor neatly applied, even edges, no smudging (photo 3)
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Cut and finish: navy fold-over collar, adidas shoulder stripes, tricolour sleeve cuffs and regular stitching
Workshop note — V13404 is the code of Chelsea's 2011-2012 third shirt, and the 05/11 date falls just before this model was launched. I always check this date + code pair on adidas shirts from this period: it must come before the season, never several years after it.
Drogba, the man of Munich
Didier Drogba was in his eighth season at Chelsea when this third shirt came out, white with a wide yellow and navy band across the chest. The club changed manager mid-season: Roberto Di Matteo replaced André Villas-Boas in March 2012.
5 May 2012, FA Cup final. Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley and Drogba scored. It was his fourth FA Cup final with a goal, a record.
19 May 2012, Champions League final in Munich. Trailing Bayern 1-0, the Blues equalised in the 88th minute with a Drogba header. In the shoot-out, he scored the final penalty: Chelsea won their first Champions League.
It was his last game for the club in that first spell. Drogba's 11 remains tied to that night in Munich, the greatest in Chelsea's history.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a match-worn shirt?
No. It is the supporter version sold in shops, with the DROGBA 11 print and the starball and RESPECT sleeve patches. It shares the players' design: navy chest panel, yellow band and fold-over collar.
How can I check the shirt is authentic?
Look at the production label sewn inside: date 05/11 and code V13404. You can check this reference yourself. Then look at the lion badge, the adidas logo and the quality of the stitching.
How does this L fit?
True to size, with good length: 54 cm pit to pit and 79 cm long. If you wear L on the high street, it will fit without being tight.
How much is shipping and how fast is it?
Shipped within 24-48 h with tracking: €5.99 in France, €9.99 to the EU, and free from €99.99. You have 14 days to send the shirt back if it doesn't suit you. All the details in my shipping FAQ.