AJ Auxerre Shirts

AJ Auxerre, the club built on its youth academy

Auxerre is the most unlikely story in modern French football. A town of thirty-five thousand residents, an amateur club, and a manager, Guy Roux, who spent over forty years in charge. This longevity has no equivalent in Europe.

The pinnacle was the double of the league and the Coupe de France achieved in the mid-nineties, with a squad largely made up of players from the youth academy. This academy produced Éric Cantona, Basile Boli, Bernard Diomède, Djibril Cissé, and Philippe Mexès: a yield that few European clubs have matched on this scale.

The Abbé-Deschamps stadium, with around ten-eight thousand seats, is named after the priest who founded the club. It is one of the few French stadiums whose capacity exceeds half the population of its town.

The blue and white of AJA

The home shirt of AJ Auxerre is blue and white, a combination that the club has worn for many years. The collections vary the distribution between the two colours, sometimes featuring stripes and at other times having a dominant white.

The emblem incorporates the club's initials and the colours of Burgundy. It’s a simple visual identity, reflecting a club that has always built itself on hard work rather than image.

Home or away: which one to choose?

The home shirt is the blue and white of Abbé-Deschamps, the one that most supporters buy and the one that remains identifiable for a long time afterwards.

The away shirt starts with a different base each year, often darker. It’s the one that is easiest to wear daily and the simplest to maintain.

Supporter version or player version?

The supporter version has a straight, looser fit, made of breathable but soft material. It's the one you wear at the stadium as well as on the streets, and the default choice if you are unsure.

The player version, when it exists, mirrors the on-pitch kit: a body-hugging fit, technical fabric, and different finishes. It is significantly more fitted, to the point that it’s common to take a size up.

What size AJ Auxerre shirt should I get?

In the supporter version, your usual t-shirt size will generally fit in most cases, with enough room to wear a layer underneath.

Macron sizes according to Italian standards, which tend to be a bit more fitted than Northern European brands. The product sheet size chart shows the actual measurements of the model.

For kids, the junior sizes follow age and height in centimetres rather than adult sizes.

Printing: name, number, and badges

The official printing uses the typography of the competition that the club participates in, which differs from one league to another. This is what distinguishes an official personalization from an approximation.

A personalized shirt cannot be exchanged, so the size should be checked before ordering. And a player's name is a gamble, especially in a development club where young players often leave after a few seasons.

Other Ligue 1 clubs

The league is not just about big budgets, and every club has its own page:

• The Paris Saint-Germain and the Olympique de Marseille, the two clubs of the Classic.
• The Olympique Lyonnais, the AS Monaco, the RC Lens, and the LOSC.
• The AS Saint-Étienne, the FC Nantes, and the Girondins de Bordeaux, three clubs with a rich history.
• The OGC Nice, the Stade Rennais, the RC Strasbourg, the Toulouse FC, the FC Metz, the Paris FC, and the Red Star complete the league.

The page Ligue 1 brings them all together here.

Where to find a cheaper AJA shirt

The discounts in the supporters' shop gather the current discounted kits, while the new arrivals show the recently launched collections.

The clearance sales and good deals operate all year round on end-of-line products. The sales happen during the legal periods.

The Black Friday kicks off the highlight series, ahead of the end-of-year holidays, winter sales, and the French Days in spring. For a club with shorter seasons, availability often matters more than the calendar.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Guy Roux for AJ Auxerre?

He managed the club for over forty years, a longevity unmatched in Europe. He led a mid-sized town team to the double of league and Coupe de France.

Which players came through the youth academy?

Éric Cantona, Basile Boli, Bernard Diomède, Djibril Cissé, and Philippe Mexès are among the players who were trained at the club. This is a yield that few European clubs have equalled on this scale.

What’s the difference between the supporter and player shirts?

The supporter shirt has a straight, comfortable fit designed for everyday wear. The player shirt is similar to the on-pitch kit, with a body-hugging fit and more technical fabric.

Are the shirts available in kids' sizes?

Yes, the main shirts come in junior sizes. The size guides follow age and height in centimetres rather than adult sizes.

Where can I find a cheap AJ Auxerre shirt?

On the discounts in the supporters' shop and during the clearance sales, which feature end-of-line products.