On Corsica, where Guillermo Ochoa first stepped into European football, AC Ajaccio is marking the Mexican goalkeeper’s retirement with a limited-edition Adidas shirt. The club has produced 116 commemorative jerseys, each representing one of Ochoa’s appearances for the Bears between 2011 and 2014.
A Corsican tribute to Ochoa’s European beginning
Ajaccio was Ochoa’s first destination after leaving Club América in 2011, opening a continental career that would eventually take in six World Cup campaigns with Mexico. His three seasons at the Stade François-Coty remain a particularly vivid chapter for supporters on the island.
The special release follows the formal confirmation of the goalkeeper’s professional retirement. It is intended as a lasting nod to a player whose saves against leading French opponents, including Paris Saint-Germain, made him one of Ajaccio’s most recognisable modern figures.
- Number produced: 116 Adidas shirts.
- Reason for the number: Ochoa played 116 matches for AC Ajaccio.
- Price: $151, approximately 2,800 Mexican pesos.
- Availability: The club’s physical shop and official online store, with international delivery offered.
Memory of Ligue 1 days
The tribute arrives during a difficult period for the Corsican club. Sporting and institutional problems have brought a succession of relegations, leaving Ajaccio in the amateur tiers of French football and far removed from the Ligue 1 setting in which Ochoa made his name in France.
Yet the goalkeeper’s standing has endured. For a club seeking a connection with its brighter recent past, the shirt release turns an important spell in Ajaccio’s history into a collectible for supporters in Corsica, Mexico and beyond.
From the François-Coty to a collector’s item
Ochoa’s Ajaccio years were not simply a stop abroad after América. They established his profile in European football, with his performances in goal at the François-Coty helping create a bond that has survived the club’s decline through the French pyramid.
Only 116 supporters will be able to own the edition, making the number on the production run as significant as the shirt itself: one piece for every competitive appearance Ochoa made while guarding Ajaccio’s goal.
