2014 World Cup Top Goalscoring Football Boots: Adidas and Nike Finish The Group Stage On Level
Jun 27, 2014, by Pat
2014 World Cup Top Goalscoring Boots - 136 goals have been scored during the 2014 World Cup group stages, already almost reaching 2010's 145 scored goals with 48 of 64 matches played.
Four own goals were scored so far, while in this post we'll do break-down of the 2014 World Cup Boot Statistics of the 132 'normal' goals scored so far.
Also check out Football Boots DB, a site dedicated to the world of football boots and related stats for more detailed insight.
2014 World Cup Top Goalscoring Football Boot Brands
While Adidas had a nice lead on Nike in our analysis after the first 16 matches, Nike really catched up in the rest of the group stage matches and is not slightly edging this ranking with a total of 60 goals scored (45.5%). Adidas cmes in 2nd with 58 goals scored (43.9%).
The list is completed by Puma (8), Mizuno (3) and Warrior (2), while Concord, Lotto, Umbro and Under Armour, who all have players under contract at this World Cup, have still not yet seen goals scored in their boots.
2014 World Cup Top Goalscoring Football Boot Silos
Even though Nike catched up on Adidas in the brands ranking, the Adidas F50 Adizero still has a distinctive lead in the 2014 World Cup Top Goalscoring Boots Ranking after the group stage with 39 goals. The Nike Mercurial is 2nd with 32 goals, up from 8 after the first group stage match round - interstingly only slightly more than half (51.6%) of Nike's Mercurial players are wearing the high-end Superfly IV, which the rest opting for the Mercurial Vapor X and IX instead.
They are followed in the 2014 World Cup Top Goalscoring Silos Ranking by the Adidas Predator (6), Nike Hypervenom (4) and Nike Tiempo (3). Puma's Evopower (6) and Evospeed (2) did relatively good in the 2nd and 3rd group stage matches, while the Warrior boot silos still stand at a total of 2 goals in the competition.
| # | Goals | Boot | Top players | |
| 1 | 39 |  | Adidas Adizero | Lionel Messi (4), Thomas Müller (4), Robin van Persie (3) |
| 2 | 32 |  | Nike Mercurial | Enner Valencia (3), Xherdan Shaqiri (3), Gervinho (2) |
| 3 | 15 |  | Adidas Predator | Oscar (1), Xabi Alonso (1), Juan Mata (1) |
| 4 | 13 |  | Nike Hypervenom | Neymar (4), Mario Mandžukić (2), Clint Dempsey (2) |
| 5 | 8 |  | Nike Magista | Mario Götze (1), Rafael Márquez (1), Blaise Matuidi (1) |
| 6 | 6 |  | Nike Tiempo | André Ayew (2), Javier Hernández (1), Stefan de Vrij (1) |
| 6 | 6 |  | Puma Evopower | Asamoah Gyan (2), Mario Balotelli (1), Oribe Peralta (1) |
| 8 | 3 |  | Adidas Nitrocharge | Juan Cuadrado (1), Ivica Olić (1), Carlos Costly (1) |
| 9 | 2 |  | Puma Evospeed | Olivier Giroud (1), Vedad Ibišević (1) |
| 9 | 2 |  | Warrior Superheat | Tim Cahill (2) |
| 11 | 1 |  | Adidas Adipure | Jorge Valdivia (1) |
| 11 | 1 |  | Mizuno Basara | Shinji Okazaki (1) |
| 11 | 1 |  | Mizuno Morelia Neo | Lee Keun-Ho (1) |
| 11 | 1 |  | Mizuno Wave Ignitus | Keisuke Honda (1) |
| 11 | 1 |  | Nike CTR360 | Jermaine Jones (1) |
| 11 | 1 |  | Warrior Gambler | Marouane Fellaini (1) |
2014 World Cup Top Goalscorers
The 2014 World Cup Top Goalscorers ranking is lead by Lionel Messi, Thomas Müller and Neymar, wearing Adidas Adizero and Nike Hypervenom boots, who all have a four goals tally after 3 matches. More Addias Adizero wearers including Karim Benzema, Arjen Robben and James Rodríguez are following with thee goals.
| Goals | Nat | Club | Name | Club | Boots | Age | Height | Weight |
| 4 |  |  | Lionel Messi | FC Barcelona | Adidas F50 Adizero Messi | 27 | 169 | 67 |
| 4 |  | | Neymar | FC Barcelona | Nike Hypervenom Golden Dream | 22 | 174 | 64 |
| 4 |  |  | Thomas Müller | Bayern München | Adidas F50 Adizero | 24 | 186 | 74 |
| 3 |  |  | Robin van Persie | Manchester United | Adidas F50 Adizero | 30 | 183 | 71 |
| 3 |  |  | Karim Benzema | Real Madrid | Adidas F50 Adizero Samba | 26 | 187 | 79 |
| 3 | | | Arjen Robben | Bayern München | Adidas F50 Adizero | 30 | 180 | 80 |
| 3 |  |  | James Rodríguez | AS Monaco | Adidas F50 Adizero | 22 | 180 | 79 |
| 3 |  | Enner Valencia | Nike Mercurial Vapor X | 24 | 174 | 74 | ||
| 3 |  | | Xherdan Shaqiri | Bayern München | Nike Mercurial Superfly | 22 | 169 | 72 |
| 2 |  | Tim Cahill | Warrior Superheat | 34 | 178 | 68 |
US Créteil 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
French Championnat National 1 side US Créteil have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 kit collection, made by adidas. The three-shirt lineup includes a special anniversary detail celebrating 90 years of the club.
The adidas US Créteil 2026-27 home shirt features a royal blue base with vibrant yellow pinstripes running down the front and lower back. Yellow also appears on the collar and adidas Three Stripes, while a subtle “1936 - 2026” anniversary print sits below the back collar. Free continues as the main front sponsor, with Deel on the sleeve.
The away shirt opts for a clean white base with a blue polo collar, yellow Three Stripes and a bold blue and yellow horizontal band across the chest.
Completing the collection, the third shirt comes in light pink with deep maroon detailing on the collar, adidas Three Stripes, sponsor logos and monochrome club crest.
What do you think of the new US Créteil 2026-27 kits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Boston United 26-27 Third Kit Released
English National League club Boston United have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 third kit. Made by New Balance, the new shirt completes the club's kit collection for the season.
The New Balance Boston United 2026-27 third shirt features a soft pink and muted lilac-grey base with an eye-catching all-over geometric shard graphic. Black detailing is applied to the New Balance logo, Drayton Motors Kia sponsor and monochrome club crest, creating a sharp contrast.
What do you think of the new Boston United 2026-27 third kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Holstein Kiel 26-27 Special Kit Released - 80th Anniversary of the Federal State of Schleswig-Holstein
Holstein Kiel and Puma have officially released a new special kit for the 26-27 season, honoring the 80th anniversary of the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein. The bespoke shirt pays homage to the state's colors and maritime identity positioned between the North and Baltic Seas.
The Puma Holstein Kiel 26-27 special shirt features a dynamic diagonal design incorporating the state's blue, white, and red colors. A central white diagonal band is flanked by blue on the right shoulder and chest and red on the lower left flank, seamlessly blended through a pixelated sea spray gradient. Blue sleeves, red Puma logos, and a dual-colored V-neck collar complete the look, while the upper back is adorned with the official Schleswig-Holstein coat of arms placed above bold red Holstein Kiel text.
Produced with Puma's RE:FIBRE recycled fabric technology, the jersey features long-standing partner famila across the chest. The Holstein Kiel 26-27 special kit is available immediately through the club's official online store, retailing at €85.
SD Logroñés 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
Spanish Segunda Federación side SD Logroñés has officially unveiled its new kit collection for the 26-27 season, made by Japanese brand Mizuno. After wearing provisional shirts during the early stages of pre-season, the club has presented the definitive designs deeply rooted in local heritage and pride under the motto of celebrating their city and history.
The SD Logroñés 26-27 home jersey features the club's traditional red and white vertical stripes, outlined with black borders and highlighted by an illustration of Logroño's architectural skyline and iconic stone bridge across the chest. The away kit introduces a dark navy blue base enriched with vertical bands containing tonal grapevine patterns, paying homage to the winemaking tradition of La Rioja, complemented by red and white trim on the collar and cuffs.
Completing the collection, Mizuno and SD Logroñés have also revealed matching alternate designs in sky blue and vibrant yellow, both featuring the distinctive city skyline motif, alongside a fresh duo of goalkeeper jerseys prepared for the new campaign.
Newcastle United Announce SumUp Training Kit Sponsor Deal
Newcastle United has officially announced a new multi-year partnership with fintech firm SumUp, designating the British company as the club's Official Training Kit Partner. The deal sees SumUp become one of the Magpies' Primary Partners as well as the Presenting Partner of the Newcastle United Business Club.
As part of the agreement, the SumUp logo is featured across the front of Newcastle's Adidas training and pre-match warm-up apparel. The branding will be worn across all squads, including the men's first team, the women's team, and the academy setups. Reports estimate the value of the sponsorship at around £5 million per season.
Beyond the kit exposure, the collaboration will introduce a co-branded SumUp card designed to offer supporters exclusive rewards at official club stores and participating local businesses throughout the North East.
Red Star FC 26-27 Home Kit Released
French Ligue 2 side Red Star FC and Kappa have officially unveiled their new home kit for the 2026-27 season. Following the earlier launch of the street-art-inspired away shirt, the new home strip continues the club's tradition of bold, culturally rooted lifestyle-forward designs.
The Kappa Red Star FC 2026-27 home jersey combines the club's traditional green and white colors in a vertical block layout, highlighted by a wide green central band and green sleeve sections. Just like the away shirt created in collaboration with artist Lorem, the green panels are covered with an intricate doodle graphic pattern referencing elements from the club's storied history and Saint-Ouen culture. The shirt is rounded off with a classic green polo-style collar with a subtle V-neck cutout and the sponsor TRUST IT placed across the chest.
Green shorts and white socks complete the full look of the new Red Star FC 26-27 home strip by Kappa.
