2017-18 Liga NOS Kit Battle - Nike & Puma Without Big Clubs In Portugal Anymore
- Liga NOS Kit Suppliers: The Portuguese Primeira Liga, known as Liga NOS, has a variety of kit suppliers in the 2017-2018 season, with the Portuguese brand Lacatoni leading in number of clubs.
- Big Three Supplier Changes: While the big three Portuguese teams (Benfica, Porto, Sporting) used to be supplied by Adidas, Nike, and Puma, only Benfica remains with their original supplier (Adidas) as both Porto and Sporting switched suppliers in 2014.
- Nike's Lack of Big Clubs: Nike no longer has any of the three big Portuguese clubs under contract, with their only contracted teams being Estoril and Maritimo, which are less known internationally.
A league that already started two weeks ago is the Portuguese Primeira Liga, Portugal's first division that is known as Liga NOS since the 2014-15 season. Let us take a look at the different jersey makers in the 2017-2018 season, revealing some interesting developments in the past few years.
2017-2018 Liga NOS Battle Of Brands
This infographic by @planetafobal shows the kit maker of each club in Portugal.
While some years ago the three big Portuguese teams (Benfica, Porto, Sporting) were supplied by Adidas, Nike and Puma, respectively, only Benfica is still under contract with their supplier, while both Porto (Nike -> New Balance) and Sporting (Puma -> Macron) switched jersey suppliers in 2014.
Apart from the big three, it is the Portuguese brand Lacatoni that has the most clubs under contract, including successful side Braga. The Italian manufacturer Macron follows with three clubs, while both Adidas and Nike make the jerseys for two teams, with the Swoosh is having no club under contract that is well-known beyond Portugal (Estoril & Maritimo).
Other brands present in the Portuguese first division are cdt (Portuguese sportswear brand founded in 2012), BLK Sports, Legea, Mizuno and Hummel.
Would you like to see Nike again making the jerseys for one of the three big Portuguese clubs after they lost Porto in 2014 after 14 years? Let us know in the comments below.
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
1998/00 PSV *Player Issue* BNWT GK Shirt (XL) Nike
2018/19 Russia *BNWT* Home Shirt (S) Adidas
2011/12 Marseille Gignac #10 Away Shirt (L) Adidas
2021/22 Detroit City Bomber Jacket (M) Starter
1994 Toyota Cup Adidas Staff Jacket (L)
1990 Adidas GK Template Shirt (M)
1998/99 Catalunya Jumper (XL) Puma
2011/12 Roma *BNWT* Away Shirt (Multiple Sizes) Kappa
2024/25 Argentina Messi #10 *BNWT* Home Shirt (Multiple Sizes) Adidas
1990'S Nike Tiempo Football Boots (5)
Adidas Germany 'Alternate History' 1992 Collection Leaked
Update - Friday, May 22, 2026: Thanks to our follower @Julifu90, we have an image of the t-shirt of the Adidas Germany EQT 1992 retro collection. It is set to be released in the coming days.
We have the first image of a unique new Adidas Germany retro jacket, showcasing an intriguing new approach from the sportswear brand.
While the design instantly evokes strong nostalgia for the 1990s, this upcoming release is actually an "alternate history" creation. Despite its highly authentic vintage appearance and period-accurate details, this specific track jacket never actually existed in the official Adidas catalogues during the 1990s, making it a brand new addition to their retro-focused lifestyle collection.
To achieve this convincing old-school aesthetic, Adidas has utilized their classic 1992 template as the structural foundation for the design. The garment features a vibrant green base that heavily nods to Germany's traditional away kits of the era. The colors of the German national flag are cleverly completed on the sleeves through large geometric blocks that also recreate the 3 stripes.
The same jacket will also be released for Spain and other Adidas national teams.
River Plate 26-27 Home & 125th Anniversary Kits Leaked + Training
We can give you a first look at the River 26-27 training look, plus new images of the home and 125 years kit.
