10/10
Shirt condition
Perfect condition
No flaws. The white is still clean, with no yellowing at the collar or underarms, and the blue and red print has no faded areas. The navy BOUADDI No.32 nameset is spotless: letters and digits perfectly bonded, no cracking, and the two small Ligue 1 hexagons set inside the 3 and the 2 are intact. The LOSC crest is embroidered and firmly attached, as is the Ligue 1 Uber Eats sleeve patch. V-neck with no stretching, inner red trim intact, NB DRY logo at the lower back crisp. No odour, washed and inspected in my workshop.
| Size | S (see flat measurements above) |
| Brand | New Balance NB DRY (100% polyester, textured knit) |
| Season | 2023-2024 — the season Lille qualified for Europe again |
| Version | White away, print of blue and red dashes, V-neck with red trim |
| Sponsor | Boulanger on the chest |
| Nameset | Official Ligue 1 navy BOUADDI No.32, LFP hexagons built into the 3 and the 2 |
| Patches | Ligue 1 Uber Eats on the sleeve |
| Production date | Season printed on the label: 2023/2024 (photo 4) |
| Authenticity code | ALL840 / MT230253 — New Balance codes RN#96937, CA#06054, SA RN#01759939 |
Unsure about sizing? This New Balance S runs short and fitted (49 x 68 cm): compare the flat measurements above, or read my sizing guide.
100% AUTHENTIC
✦ Authenticity guaranteed for life
Item checked by hand in my authentication workshop. If anything you buy from me is ever identified as a unofficial, I refund it in full. The guarantee never expires.
- Original New Balance label photographed (photo 4): the line ALL840 / MT230253 / 2023/2024 gives the season directly, and the three manufacturer codes RN#96937, CA#06054 and SA RN#01759939 match the exact New Balance format for that period
- The Ligue 1 hexagons are built into the digits (photo 5): one in the lower loop of the 3, one in the 2. That is the signature of the official LFP nameset, and unofficial pieces stop at the bare number
- « LOSC » and the Lille iris printed under the back collar (photo 5): the iris flower, the city's emblem, sits above the club's wordmark. A detail reproductions skip or distort
- The print is not screen-printed, it is woven in relief (photo 3): the shirt's textured knit creates micro-relief across the whole surface, and the blue and red dashes follow that texture instead of covering it
- Real photos of the exact shirt you receive, never stock images — full method in my authentication guide
🛠️ Workshop note — This shirt is a textbook case for checking an LFP nameset. Look at photo 5: the navy of the letters is not uniform, it is slightly satin and lets the textured knit show faintly through in the thin areas. A unofficial nameset is opaque, thicker, and completely flattens the relief of the fabric underneath. Second thing to check: the outlines. On the original, the inside of the 3 and the 2 is opened by a perfectly even thin white line; on reproductions that line bleeds or disappears in places.
📖 Bouaddi at 16, and Lille back in Europe
This shirt tells two stories at once: Lille climbing back into the top four, and a teenager from Roubaix breaking into the first team.
⚡ Ayyoub Bouaddi, a professional at 16. Born in October 2007 and raised at the club, he made his Ligue 1 debut during this 2023-2024 season, becoming one of the youngest players ever to wear the Lille shirt.
🏆 Lille back in Europe. Fourth in Ligue 1 at the end of the campaign, the club secured European qualification — its best season since the 2021 title.
🎯 A No.32 that barely circulated. Bouaddi was not offered as a shop nameset that season, so shirts carrying his name stayed genuinely scarce and are hard to find today.
🎨 White, blue, red — Lille's colours, scattered — New Balance covered this away shirt with a spread of blue and red dashes and blocks on white, like a scrambled signal. One of the most recognisable designs in recent Ligue 1, and one of the few never brought back.
❓ Frequently asked questions about this shirt
How do you know this is the 2023-2024 season?
The inner label says so in black and white: the line « ALL840 / MT230253 / 2023/2024 » is photographed in photo 4. It is cross-checked by the Boulanger sponsor, by the version of the Ligue 1 Uber Eats patch and by the away design, worn only that season.
Is the BOUADDI nameset original?
Yes, it is the official Ligue 1 nameset for that season, with the LFP hexagons printed inside the 3 and the 2 (photo 5). It is perfectly bonded, with no lifting corners and no cracking.
Player version or fan version?
This is the New Balance fan version, in textured NB DRY knit. It carries exactly the same design and official nameset as the season's on-pitch shirt, in a slightly more comfortable cut.
Is this shirt authentic?
Yes. Original New Balance label with the 2023/2024 season and codes RN#96937 / CA#06054 / SA RN#01759939, official LFP nameset with built-in hexagons, embroidered crest, Lille iris under the back collar and a print woven into the textured knit. Authenticity guaranteed for life.
How does this S fit?
Measured flat: 49 cm pit to pit and 68 cm long. A modern New Balance S, rather short and fitted. If you wear S and like a close fit it is perfect; if you prefer loose or more length, go for an M.
How much is shipping and how fast?
Dispatched within 48 working hours with tracked Colissimo (€5.99 in mainland France, free from €99.99). International rates and delivery times are detailed on my shipping FAQ. 14-day returns if unworn.