GIRONDINS DE BORDEAUX – THIRD SHIRT 2016/2017
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux, commonly known as Bordeaux, are one of France’s most historic clubs, based in the city of Bordeaux in the southwest of the country. Founded in 1881, the club has enjoyed considerable success, including multiple Ligue 1 titles and domestic cup victories. Bordeaux play their home matches at the Matmut Atlantique, a modern stadium that reflects the club’s proud heritage and ambition.
During the 2016/2017 season, Bordeaux wore this highly distinctive third shirt, produced by Puma. Unlike traditional designs, this shirt stood out for its unique and artistic approach, incorporating a detailed graphic print inspired by the city itself. The design featured a map-style layout highlighting Bordeaux’s streets and landmarks, making it one of the more unusual and visually striking ever.
On the pitch, Bordeaux enjoyed a strong Ligue 1 campaign, finishing 6th and securing qualification for European competition. Under manager Jocelyn Gourvennec, the team played an attractive and effective style of football, particularly strong in attack.
The squad featured several key performers, with Malcom emerging as one of the league’s most exciting young talents, while striker Diego Rolán contributed important goals throughout the season. Malcom's performances earned him a move to Barcelona, where he stayed for brief 6 months before joining Zenit St. Petersburg.
In domestic cup competitions, Bordeaux reached the Quarterfinals in the Coupe de France before a 2-1 loss to Angers and made it to the semi-finals of the Coupe de la Ligue, where they were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain.
This season is remembered not only for Bordeaux’s solid performances on the pitch, but also for this bold and creative third shirt, which captured the identity of the city in a way rarely seen in football kit design.
Bordeaux are now competing in Championnat National 2, the fourth tier of football in France after being imposed with a double relegation in 2024 after financial problems.
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