Predator Mania Vibes - Here Is Džeko's Full Boot History
Mar 17, 2017, by Chris
AS Roma striker Edin Džeko turns 31 today. We take a closer look at the football boots the captain of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team has worn during his career so far, including only Adidas boots.
Džeko started his professional career at FK Željezničar wearing the Champagne edition of the Adidas Predator Mania
Edin Dzeko became known worldwide playing for German Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg with whom he won the Bundesliga title in 2008-09 wearing Adidas F50.8 Tunit soccer cleats. He switched to the Adidas Adipure boots in 2009 which he should wear until 2011.
Joining Manchester City in Summer 2011, the Bosnian striker made the move from the Adidas Adipure 11pro to the Adidas Predator cleats in late 2011 and became a face of the power and control silo that he had already worn during his first years as professional in the Bosnian league.
Ahead of the 2014 World Cup, Edin Dzeko out of nowhere made the switch to the Adidas F50 Adizero football boots, which he should wear much longer than the silo existed. In fact, when Adidas discontinued the Adidas Adizero boot silo, Džeko did not switch to the Adidas Ace or X but rocked the Adidas F50 Adizero 2015 football boots the full 2015-2016 campaign.
Ahead of the 2016-17 season, Edin Dzeko made the switch to the Adidas X 16 PureChaos football boots, which he should wear until today. Interestingly, Edin Dzeko was once spotted wearing a blackout version of the Adidas Ace 15.1 cleats in January 2016, but never wore the control boots in an official match.
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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.
Lommel SK 26-27 Home Kit Released
Belgian Challenger Pro League club Lommel SK and Puma have officially revealed the team's new home kit for the 26-27 season. The jersey presents a rich green base adorned with thin white vertical pinstripes, complemented by a white polo collar and white sleeve cuffs. City Football Group partner Etihad Airways is featured prominently across the front in white, while the full kit is completed with white shorts and green socks.
Swansea City 26-27 Away Kit Released
Swansea City and Joma have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 Championship season. Paying tribute to the iconic red and blue shirt worn between 1996 and 1998, the new design brings a distinctive 1990s retro aesthetic into the modern era.
The Joma Swansea City 26-27 away jersey features bold red and blue vertical stripes trimmed with thin white pinstripe accents. A standout element is the retro-style crossover V-neck collar in red with blue and white detailing, complemented by matching sleeve cuffs. New front-of-shirt sponsor AG1 is printed in white across the chest, alongside the white Joma logo and Swansea swan crest.
Welsh identity features prominently throughout the jersey, with Abertawe printed on the upper back neck and a custom inner collar label featuring the Welsh flag alongside the club slogan Ein Hanes, Ein Dyfodol, Ein Ffordd. The new Swansea 26-27 away strip goes on sale August 7.
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Al Wahda FC 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
UAE Pro League club Al Wahda FC and Adidas have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season.
The home jersey is built around the club's signature rich maroon main body, detailed with a subtle tonal checkerboard pattern across the front. Gold raglan sleeves with maroon Three Stripes create a strong contrast, finished with gold accents on the collar trim and sleeve cuffs.
The 26-27 away shirt introduces a white base paired with contrasting maroon sleeves that carry white Adidas shoulder stripes. Gold trims frame the crew collar and cuffs to maintain a cohesive look across both designs.