Unique | Here's De Gea's Full Boot History
Nov 16, 2016, by Chris
David De Gea made his professional debut seven years ago against Porto in the UEFA Champions League. Aged 19, David De Gea not only became one of the greatest goalkeepers on the planet since then, he also already is one of the most interesting professionals out there in terms of football boots and gloves choices. So let's take a look at David De Gea's soccer cleat history, which is, to say the least, unique.
David De Gea's Beginnings as Professional - Nike Tiempo And Total 90
A product of Atletico's youth system, De Gea started has been wearing Nike boots in his first years as professional. In his first matches as professional in 2009, he laced up in classic Nike Tiempo boots, while he almost always used the Total 90 silo in his first four years as pro player. But when Nike discontinued the Total 90 soccer boots in 2013, the Spain international returned to the Tiempo, which he should wear for around 18 months. He also used Nike gloves in that time.
Surprise Switch to Puma's evoSPEED
In late 2014, David De Gea totally surprisingly switched to the Puma evoSPEED, while he also ditched Nike's keeper gloves and used Adidas Predator Zones gloves instead. His boot saga would continue for several months, and he was spotted wearing many different evoSPEED colorways as well as Predator boots, at least in training.
De Gea's Boot Saga Comes to An End - Spaniard Officially Joins Adidas
In Summer 2015, rumors arose that the Spain goalkeeper could join Adidas, and in October 2015 his boot saga came to an end when Adidas officially announced that they signed the Man Utd goalkeeper. Interestingly, he has been using the now old first-gen Adidas Ace Primeknit since then in almost all official, while he was also spotted with Adidas' X 16 boot recently.
Did you know that Gea ha already used boots from three different brands during his career? Do you think he will use Adidas boots until the end of his career? Share your thoughts below and let us also know your favorite De Gea boot.
Grimsby Town 26-27 Third Kit Released
Grimsby Town and technical partner Lotto have officially revealed the club's new 26-27 third kit. Following the previous releases of their home and away strips, the new design draws inspiration from the earliest days of the Mariners playing at Blundell Park, combining a rich brown base with light blue and white accents.
The Grimsby Town 26-27 third jersey is predominantly brown, featuring a broad white chest band bordered by a thin sky blue line. The kit showcases an all-over sublimated diamond pattern across the body, with matching white and sky blue trim along the collar and sleeve cuffs. A monochrome white club crest sits on the chest, while a fisherman illustration is printed on the upper back as a sign-off detail.
Matching brown shorts and socks complete the full uniform for the Mariners. The new Lotto Grimsby Town 26-27 third strip will be available to purchase in-store from Friday, August 7, with online sales opening on Monday, August 10.
US Thionville Lusitanos 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
French club US Thionville Lusitanos has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season, made in collaboration with Kappa. The new collection draws direct inspiration from the history, architecture, and soul of the city of Thionville. The reveal shoot took place at the historic Tour aux Puces, emphasizing the deep connection between the club and its local heritage.
The 26-27 home kit features a sky blue base with white trim along the collar and sleeve cuffs, complemented by custom graphic artwork along the lower hem depicting local landmarks and symbols. The away shirt shares the same design blueprint, opting for a clean light grey base paired with white accents and tonal architectural patterns near the bottom. Both shirts feature crewneck collars and host a range of local club sponsors.
The new Kappa US Thionville Lusitanos 26-27 home and away jerseys will be available to purchase starting August 14, 2026.
Oliver Baumann Slams FIFA Over World Cup Jersey Badge
Germany goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has publicly spoken out against FIFA's commercialization, pointing to a controversial practice involving temporary kit badges at the 2026 World Cup. In a recent interview with BILD, the goalkeeper criticized what German media have dubbed "Trikot Gate," shedding light on how players' match jerseys were handled for profit behind the scenes.
According to Baumann, FIFA applied special commemorative patches to player shirts before matches, labeling players with titles like "Legacy" or "Debutant." However, immediately after matches, staff entered the dressing room to peel those badges off the jerseys. Frustrated by the process, Baumann stated that players just wanted to keep their authentic kits intact rather than having them stripped.
Baumann did not play a match in the 2026 World Cup. Those badges are removed from the kits to be later part of trading cards, as part of a deal with Topps. However, it remains to be seen if badges of players who finally did not make a debut will be made into cards, or if it was just removed because of the streamlined process.
The goalkeeper appealed to governing bodies to prioritize the sport itself over endless commercial initiatives. Baumann warned that excessive commercialization, from stripped kit patches to unnecessary breaks, threatens to alienate fans and players who care about the tradition and passion of football.
Mohamed Salah Takes Number 10 Shirt at Trabzonspor
Mohamed Salah has officially completed his move to Turkish side Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool. Following his arrival, the Egyptian superstar has been assigned the club's number 10 shirt for the 26-27 season. The Turkish club had initially prepared the number 11 jersey, the same squad number Salah wore during his iconic stint at Anfield, but the winger requested number 10 instead to match his shirt number with the Egypt national team.
To accommodate the request, Trabzonspor player Ernest Muçi, who previously held the number 10 jersey, agreed to give up the squad number out of respect for his new teammate. During his arrival flight to Turkey, Salah was seen wearing a presentation kit featuring number 61. The number 61 holds special cultural significance in Trabzon, representing the province's vehicle code and a tradition celebrated by supporters in the 61st minute of matches.
Salah has signed a two-year deal with Trabzonspor, and his official number 10 kit is now available as the club prepares for the upcoming season.