Predator Vibes - Here Is Vincent Kompany's Full Boot History
Apr 10, 2017, by Chris
Manchester City center back Vincent Kompany celebrates his 31th birthday today. We take a look at the football boots the Belgium international has worn in his career so far, including the Adidas Predator, Nike Total 90 and the Warrior Skreamer soccer cleats.
Vincent Kompany Starts Career With Adidas Predator Football Boots
A product of RSC Anderlecht's youth system, Vincent Kompany made his first matches as professional wearing the iconic Adidas Predator football boot. He wore the Adidas Predator in almost all matches for RSC Anderlecht, while he gave the back then brand-new Adidas F50 Adizero boots a try in 2004.
Kompany joined German Bundesliga team Hamburger SV in 2006. The defender used the Adidas Predator in all 79 matches for Hamburg.
Vincent Kompany Joins Manchester City and Nike
When Kompany joined Manchester City in 2008, he surprisingly did not lace up in Adidas Predator cleats but in Nike's Total 90 football boot. Kompany should wear Nike's power boot for almost five years.
Kompany Becomes Warrior Athlete
In early 2013, the center back blacked-out his Total 90 football boots as a sign that his contract with Nike had come to an end. And it should be soon known which brand he would join as he was captured wearing Warrior Skreamer soccer boots just a few weeks later.
In February 2013, Warrior officially announced that they signed the Man City captain. He posted the following message:
"I am honored to be joining the Warrior team – I actually see our relationship as more of a partnership because it's about a lot more than just their brilliant product," Kompany said. "For me, being a warrior is a mindset. Beyond your physical ability, it's about what you have in your heart, in your head and in your mind. I am happy to endorse those values."
Kompany laced up both in the first-gen and second-gen Warrior Skreamer soccer cleats, while he made the switch to New Balance's Visaro soccer cleat when New Balance decided that Warrior Football should be history.
Kompany's Warrior / New Balance Deal Ends - Man City Defender Returns to Adidas
When Kompany used 'blued-out' Adidas Ace football shoes at the beginning of the 2016-17 season, it seemed to be confirmed that his contract with New Balance was already up. And when he switched to branded Adidas Ace soccer boots, it became certain that the Belgian has rejoined Adidas after eight years with other brands.
Adidas Ace, Adidas F50 Adizero, Adidas Predator, Nike Total 90, New Balance Visaro or Warrior Skreamer? What's your favorite boot silo worn by Kompany? Let us know in the comments below.
Aston Villa 26-27 Third Kit On Sale Early in Adidas Store
Aston Villa's 26-27 third kit has gone on sale early at an official Adidas store in Tenerife ahead of its official launch.
Photos shared by supporter @squirrelvilla confirmed that the complete strip was available to buy in Playa De Las Americas, giving fans an early look at the new shirt and matching shorts in hand.
The Adidas Aston Villa 26-27 third shirt features a light icy blue base covered in an elaborate, repeating swirl pattern across the front and sleeves. Claret detailing highlights the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes, while both the centered Adidas logo and Aston Villa crest sit prominently on the chest. The version bought in store was sold without a main front sponsor.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portuguese Liga 2 club FC Penafiel has officially launched its new home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Nike. The release heralds a new kit deal for the club, leaning into a classic aesthetic that honors their traditional Rubro-Negro identity.
The Nike FC Penafiel 26-27 home jersey is predominantly red, styled with a contrasting black polo collar and open v-neck cut. Adding to the retro design, the club badge is set within a dark circular crest frame on the left chest, accompanied by a black Nike Swoosh and white Abanca sponsorship branding across the chest.
The FC Penafiel 26-27 home shirt is available now through the club's official webshop, priced at €59.99.
Nigeria Women Update Crest With 10 Stars
At the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defending champions Nigeria featured a special detail on their shirts: 10 stars added above their crest. The "Super Falcons" had never worn stars on their kits in previous WAFCONs.
The 10 stars represent Nigeria's 10 continental titles, celebrating their history as the most dominant team in African women's football. Big thanks to our Vietnamese partner @jerseystory_vn for the collage image.
