FIFA Ballon d’Or 2014 Award - Football Boots Battle
- Ballon d’Or Nominees: The 2014 FIFA Ballon d'Or shortlist includes 23 male nominees, with a strong presence from Real Madrid players.
- Dominant Brands: Adidas and Nike are the dominant football boot suppliers for the nominees, with Adidas supplying 12 players and Nike 10.
- Popular Boot Models: The Adidas F50 Adizero is the most popular boot model, worn by 8 nominees, while Nike Magista and Mercurial are also featured.
FIFA and France Football today announced the candidates for the 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or. Traditionally, the big brands Adidas and Nike battle to supply the soccer cleats for the best players of the world, while only Puma managed to sign one player of the 2014 Ballon d’Or Shortlist. We take a detailed look at the football boots worn by 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or Nominees in association with Football Boots DB.
The Football Boots Brands of the 2014 Ballon d’Or Nominees
This infographic shows the boots brands of the 23 Ballon d’Or nominees.
The Ballon d’Or Shortlist includes 23 male nominees for the 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or, who predominantly wear Adidas and Nike Boots. Six German players have been named on the 23-men shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d’Or award, including 5 Adidas players as well as Nike Magista Obra player Mario Götze, who scored the World Cup winning goal.
2014 Champions League winners Real Madrid have a strong presence among the names, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos, Sergio Ramos and James Rodríguez on the list to win the 2014 Ballon d’Or. Lionel Messi, Neymar and Arjen Robben are also on the list for the 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or.
In total, Adidas supplies the football boots for 12 Ballon d’Or nominees, while 10 players of the 2014 FIFA Ballon d’Or Shortlist are wearing Nike Football Boots, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Ibrahimović. Yaya Toure is the only player wearing boots not from the 3 stripes and the Swoosh.
The most popular football boots of the 2014 Ballon d’Or Shortlist is the Adidas F50 Adizero Cleat, worn by 8 nominees (Bale, Benzema, Diego Costa, Messi, Müller, Robben, James Rodríguez, Schweinsteiger). 5 players lace up in the Nike Magista Cleats (Courtois, Götze, Iniesta, Mascherano, Pogba), while the Nike Mercurial Boot is worn by Cristiano Ronaldo, Ribéry and Ibrahimović.
The Adidas Adipure 11pro is worn by Phillip Lahm and Toni Kroos, while the Adidas Nitrocharge (Manuel Neuer), Adidas Predator (Angel di María), Nike Hypervenom (Neymar), Nike Tiempo Legend (Sergio Ramos) and the Puma evoPOWER (Yaya Toure) are only worn by one player, respectively.
Check out all 2014 Nike, Adidas and Puma Football Boots in our Boot Calendar as well as detailed football boot statistics on footballbootsdb.com.
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Konyaspor 26-27 Special Kit Vote
Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor has officially handed the design reins to its supporters by launching a fan vote to select the club's 2026-27 alternative kit, with three bespoke Hummel designs currently up for debate.
The "Anatolian Eagles" are offering a diverse menu of choices: a vibrant green-and-white checkered pattern that evokes a classic retro feel, a clean half-and-half vertical split with intricate chevron detailing on the sleeves, and a minimalist white base featuring a sharp green horizontal band across the chest.
In a nod to the club's heritage, the poll is scheduled to close this Friday, May 15 at exactly 19:22 - a tribute to the club’s founding year.
Vote here now: https://www.konyaspor.org.tr/forma-oylama
UEFA Unveil Official 2026 Champions League Final Jersey for Budapest
UEFA have officially unveiled the commemorative jersey for the 2026 Champions League final, set to take place at the Puskás Aréna on May 30, 2026. The limited-edition shirt celebrates the culture and architecture of Budapest, combining local inspiration with signature Champions League branding.
The jersey features a modern graphic design with abstract paint-splatter effects and architectural references inspired by the Hungarian capital. On the front, the shirt includes a stylized illustration of the Puskás Arena alongside the iconic Champions League starball logo, while the official Budapest 2026 final emblem appears centrally on the design. The back carries the number “26”, completing the event-specific identity.
UEFA will make the shirt available through the official Champions League store and selected retailers in Budapest ahead of the final. The jersey will also appear in EA Sports FC 26 Ultimate Team during a special in-game campaign running from May 23 to 30.
What do you think of UEFA’s official Budapest 2026 final jersey? Let us know in the comments below.
Jeonbuk Hyundai 2026 ‘Black Label’ Special Kit Released
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have revealed a new “Black Label” special kit, described by the club as an “unexpected charm” inspired by darkness, gold accents and a more intense visual identity.
The special edition was created together with artists Lee Yongwoo and Pipimik. According to the club, the design combines a quieter and more refined mood with stronger visual impact.
There is also a yellow kit - this serves as the keeper.
The “Black Label” jersey will first go on sale at the official club store from May 15 to 17 before an online release from May 19 to 21. Players are set to debut the shirt on May 17 against Gimcheon Sangmu FC.
FC Sion x Lydie&Sasha 26-26 Special Kit Released
FC Sion have unveiled a special-edition kit for the final home game of the 2025-26 season against FC Lugano. The unique shirt was created in collaboration with Valais-based graphic designers Lydie Sarrasin and Sasha Piaia, continuing the club’s recent tradition of working with local artists on special kits.
The design boasts a very more modern look. According to FC Sion, the shirt is intended as a bridge between generations, mixing classic football aesthetics with forward-looking visual elements. The kit will be worn in the final home match at the Stade de Tourbillon.
The limited-edition shirt will be sold exclusively on matchday in the stadium fanshop
FC Luzern 125th Anniversary 26-27 Home Kit Released
FC Luzern have unveiled their new 2026-27 home kit, debuting it in the final home game against FC Zürich. Made by Erreà, the new shirt replaces the traditional white details with gold elements, giving the kit a darker and more elegant appearance for the club’s 125th anniversary season.
The new FC Luzern home shirt features a deep navy base combined with gold logos, names and numbers, while subtle ornamental graphics inspired by the Rathaussteg bridge connect the design to the city of Lucerne. A special anniversary crest can also be added to the sleeve.
The red sponsor logo breaks up the design - the Luzern Women team kit comes with a much nicer gold sponsor.
The move away from white is a temporary one, with the club stressing that blue and white remain the official colours of FC Luzern.
What do you think of the new FC Luzern 2026-27 home kit? Let us know in the comments below.
