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Nîmes Olympique were founded in 1937, the French club from Nîmes, France currently play in the Championnat National 2. Walkouts curates signed football shirts and related memorabilia that reflect the club’s long local presence and matchday culture. The club’s identity, often summed up by its popular nickname, is of strong interest to collectors who follow regional French football and historic kit runs.

The club plays home fixtures at the Stade des Antonins, a compact ground that has become a focal point for supporters and for provenance when tracing match provenance. Shirts that carry match or stadium provenance tied to Antonins, framed with matchday details, are among the most requested by fans who favour clear context for each signature or wear mark.

Nîmes Olympique’s badge and red and white palette make shirts visually distinctive, and the nickname Les Crocodiles often appears on retro and fanshop runs. This local branding matters when comparing factory retail editions with player-issue pieces, because small details, collar treatments and stitch patterns can indicate a fanshop release rather than a match-issued garment.

Collectors especially watch anniversary releases that mark milestones derived from the club’s foundation, where limited runs may be produced for supporters and former players. Post-1970 anniversary commemoratives and retro reissues are commonly tracked for release variants, sleeve treatments and sponsor reunions, since such variants frequently differ from standard retail batches.

Demand is not limited to match-worn shirts, signed retail pieces are actively collected; genuine fanshop shirts, early production runs, player-issue variants and region-specific releases are all mentioned explicitly by buyers who prize direct provenance. Signed fanshop shirts often surface with distinct stitch patterns, bespoke numbering or regional label runs that help separate standard retail stock from items with closer player association.

Shirts from landmark campaigns such as the 2017-18 promotion season are chased for their narrative link to a club return to higher levels, and listings that include exact photo proof of a player signing or in-match appearance command particular attention. Collectors prize clear imagery that ties a signature to a moment, since a photograph can confirm the signer, the kit style and the match context all at once.

When assessing provenance, specialists look to commemorative issues like the 80th anniversary 2017 releases and to distinctive strips, notably the club’s white with red trim away combinations, which are linked to decisive fixtures across recent campaigns. For Nîmes Olympique items from seasons such as 2017-18 and 2018-19, Walkouts lists authenticated examples alongside publication-quality images and match context, helping buyers see why particular shirts matter to fans and historians alike.

Legends & Leadership

Bernard Boissier is remembered as a legend player from the 1970s, providing defensive leadership and local identity that resonated with supporters. Michel Mézy added craft and control in midfield during the 1970s as a legend player, setting the tempo and embodying a competitive spirit that defined the era.

Jean-Pierre Adams is celebrated as a legend player of the early 1970s, bringing athletic presence and composure that strengthened Nîmes across the pitch. René Girard featured prominently in the 1970s as a legend player, noted for his game intelligence and consistency in challenging domestic campaigns.

Henri Noël represented the club as a legend player in the 1950s, admired for reliability and reading of the game, qualities that helped establish a resilient team identity.

Nicolas Benezet emerged as a recent key player in the early 2010s, energising the side with creativity and drive in attack. Aliou Cissé contributed as a recent key player in the early 2000s, adding toughness and responsibility in midfield that helped steady the team in testing stretches.

Stadium

The Stade des Antonins serves as the home stadium for Nîmes Olympique, providing a compact setting that keeps supporters close to the action and amplifies the voice of Les Crocodiles on matchdays. The club is also closely associated with the Stade des Costières, a name that remains familiar to many fans and underlines the team’s enduring ties to the city. Local rivalries within Occitanie lend an edge to fixtures, with travelling support often well represented and the home end responding with colour and noise. The matchday experience blends community feel with a competitive edge, as families and long‑time followers converge to push the team forward. In recent seasons, the Stade des Antonins has become a focal point for that passion, with pre‑kick‑off rituals and post‑match applause reinforcing the connection between the squad and its supporters.

Also known as
Stade des Antonins

FAQ

Q: When was Nîmes Olympique founded? A: The club was founded on 12 April 1937 in the city of Nîmes, France.

Q: Which division do Nîmes currently play in? A: Nîmes Olympique compete in the Championnat National 2, the fourth tier of French football.

Q: What is the club’s home ground? A: Home matches are played at the Stade des Antonins in Nîmes, with the club also historically associated with the Stade des Costières.

Q: What is Nîmes Olympique’s nickname? A: The team are known as Les Crocodiles (The Crocodiles), a symbol closely identified with the club’s identity.

Q: How do you verify the authenticity of signed memorabilia? A: We use recognised methods such as a COA or LOA, witnessed signings where possible, and clear photo proof or digital verification for added assurance.