Collector and lifelong fan Julien Bouron has officially entered the record books with the world’s largest collection of AS Monaco jerseys — 1,146 in total — showcased in an extraordinary display at the club’s Performance Centre.
For one day, AS Monaco’s Performance Centre took on a new identity — not as a training ground, but as a living museum of the club’s legacy. In a spectacular display, more than a thousand jerseys, all worn or match-prepared, were carefully laid out in a dramatic diagonal across the pitch, echoing the club’s iconic 55-degree design created by Princess Grace in 1960.
From vintage kits dating back to the 1950s to modern shirts worn in European clashes and cup finals, the collection offered a visual journey through AS Monaco’s footballing history.
A passion that began in Burgundy
The man behind the record-breaking collection is Julien Bouron, a Monegasque supporter from Burgundy. His love for the Rouge et Blanc began unexpectedly in March 2000, during a match between AJ Auxerre and Monaco. “That day, I fell in love… not with Auxerre, but with AS Monaco,” he said.
His collecting journey began six years later, with a jersey worn by Lucas Bernardi in a Coupe de la Ligue match. “From then on, I became fascinated by the jerseys worn by the players,” said Bouron. What began as a keepsake quickly grew into a lifelong pursuit.
Today, the collection spans 1,146 unique shirts, including iconic kits from the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Thierry Henry, Jean-Luc Ettori, Radamel Falcao and David Trezeguet.
Icons, rarities and untold stories
Each jersey in Bouron’s collection tells a story — some well-known, others less so. Among the standouts are David Trezeguet’s blue and yellow away shirt from the 1998 Champions League match against Manchester United; Ludovic Giuly’s home kit from the club’s historic 2004 Champions League run; Kylian Mbappé’s shirt from the 2016 Gambardella Cup final; and the Centenary jersey worn by Lamine Camara, who scored in stoppage time in 2024.
There are also more curious pieces, such as the jersey worn during the 1985–86 Coupe de France with a manufacturing error that reversed the famous diagonal.
Bouron’s knowledge of each piece is encyclopaedic — from the oldest, worn by François Ludo in the 1950s, to the first sponsor-adorned shirt bearing “Ignis Monaco” in 1970, and Ettori’s motocross-inspired goalkeeper jersey.
A world record confirmed
The unveiling of the collection was not just a celebration — it was also an official count. In the presence of a bailiff from SCP Fontaine Pedroni, the final tally reached 1,146 jerseys, setting a new world record.
The previous record was held by a Swiss supporter of Liverpool FC, but Bouron now holds the top spot for the largest club-specific jersey collection in the world.
“I’m very proud to see all these jerseys together,” said Bouron. “I don’t have a favourite — some are more valuable than others, but each one represents a moment in the club’s history.”
Celebrating the club’s heritage
The initiative was supported by AS Monaco, with deputy CEO Olga Dementeva praising Bouron’s dedication: “We are delighted to have supported Julien’s initiative, which allows fans to relive the rich history of AS Monaco through his collection. This isn’t just a record — it’s a tribute to the passion that defines the club.”
Parts of the collection are already on display in the VIP Lounge at Stade Louis-II during home matches, offering fans a glimpse into the club’s storied past — one jersey at a time.
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All photos sourced from AS Monaco