Walkouts signed football shirts from AS Cannes Legends

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Association Sportive de Cannes Football is a club from Cannes, France currently competing in Championnat National 2, founded on 1 January 1902 and recorded here with the foundation year 1902. Walkouts lists signed football shirts and memorabilia tied to the club’s long history, and this page explains provenance and collector interest alongside the team’s sporting story.

Formed as a sports club in the early 20th century, Cannes were founding members of the French first division and finished runners-up in the league's inaugural season. The club’s highest honour came in cup competition, notably the Coupe de France 1932, a result that remains central to the club’s identity and to why certain match items from that campaign are chased by collectors.

Home matches are played at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin, a venue closely associated with the club and its crest. Cannes is known as Les Dragons and the dragon motif, refreshed on 21 May 2010, appears across shirts and badges, a detail that often helps verify provenance for framed or signed retail items.

The academy and first team have been a springboard for several notable players, including Zinedine Zidane, Patrick Vieira, Johan Micoud, Gaël Clichy, Sébastien Frey and Jonathan Zebina. Those names, plus the club’s former and current coaches, including Damien Ott, frequently drive demand for signatures and authenticated shirts from specific seasons and fixtures.

Collector interest in Cannes shirts spans both match-worn and retail issues, but fans notably collect fanshop shirts, not only match-worn pieces. Early retail runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases carry particular appeal because they can show different supplier eras or unique badge applications, and they are often easier to verify than bespoke match-issued items.

Specific season and match magnets include late 1990s material tied to the club’s last top-flight campaigns and historic cup runs, which is why shirts connected to the 1997-98 season see steady attention from collectors. Provenance matters, so signed retail shirts with supporting documentation attract interest, while items linked to the club’s inaugural first division season or to the 1932 cup campaign are pursued for their narrative and rarity.

When buying signed AS Cannes shirts look for clear verification such as a COA, detailed provenance notes and visible photo evidence where available. Walkouts offers selection and sourcing notes for each listing, Free worldwide shipping is available, and items referencing the 1932 Coupe de France final, the 1997-98 season or the 2001-02 season are highlighted because they represent distinct chapters in Cannes history and collector demand.

Honours

AS Cannes' most prominent silverware comes from a landmark cup victory when the club won the Coupe de France in 1932, a national knockout success that remains the high point of its trophy cabinet. As one of the founding members of the French first division, Cannes also finished as runners-up in the league's inaugural season, an early competitive milestone for the club. While the side has not added a top-flight championship since those formative years, its competitive pedigree is underlined by regular appearances in national cup competition and by producing players who went on to succeed at the highest levels. The club's later history includes spells in France's professional tiers and memorable cup ties that preserved its reputation as a proud provincial club with a notable cup final on its record.

Legends & Leadership

Zinedine Zidane, Patrick Vieira, Johan Micoud, Sébastien Frey and Jonathan Zebina each emerged as legend players for Cannes in the 1990s, with the club serving as an important developmental stage before they advanced to wider professional careers.

Gaël Clichy is a recent key player associated with the early 2000s who progressed from Cannes' ranks into top-level football and is often cited among the club's effective graduates of that period.

Damien Ott is the team's manager and has been responsible for first-team leadership and day-to-day coaching as Cannes compete in the national divisions and work to consolidate their position.

Stadium

AS Cannes plays its home fixtures at the ground commonly referred to as the Stade Pierre de Coubertin, a municipal arena sited within Cannes that serves as the focal point for the club's matchday identity. The ground name appears across club literature and is used in ticketing and media communications.

Matchday atmospheres at the venue are shaped by local supporters and regional visiting fans, with league encounters and cup ties creating charged occasions despite the club's position outside the top tier. The stadium setting underlines Cannes' community roots and provides a consistent home for youth development and senior matches.

Also known as
Stade Pierre de Coubertin

FAQ

Q: When was AS Cannes founded? A: The club was founded in 1902 as a multi-sport organisation based in Cannes, France and has a long documented history on club records and public archives.

Q: Where does AS Cannes play its home matches? A: Home fixtures are staged at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin, located within the city, which remains the club's principal matchday venue.

Q: What are the club's most notable achievements? A: Cannes' headline domestic honour is the Coupe de France triumph in 1932 and the side were also runners-up in the inaugural season of France's first division, milestones reflected in contemporary reports and club material.

Q: Is merchandise authenticated and how is delivery handled? A: Official items can include digital/NFC verification as an authenticity cue and the club or authorised sellers may offer Free worldwide shipping.