2017-18 Liga NOS Kit Battle - Nike & Puma Without Big Clubs In Portugal Anymore
Aug 20, 2017, by Chris
- 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.
Kolding IF 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Danish side Kolding IF have officially revealed their new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season, made by Hummel and to be worn in the upcoming 1st Divisiop campaign.
The new home shirt is based on the club's classic blue colors, with elegant pinstripes and distinctive polo collar give a modern twist and pay tribute to tradition. Meamwhile, the away kit introduces a stealth look with dark base and blue geometrical pattern - a total contrast to the classy home kit.
What do you think of the Hummel Kolding IF 2026-27 kits? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Castellon 26-27 Third Kit Released
La Liga 2 side Castellon have offcially unveiled their new third kit, made by Errea and to be worn in the upcoming 2026-27 season.
The kit features a mint green base with a pattern that pays homage to the regions of the Castellón province, reflecting its territory and identity on the kit of the black and white team. The polo collar and white trim add contrast and elegance to the overall look, combined with full-color crest to round off the design.
What do you think of the Errea Castellon 2026-27 third kit? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Similarity Between Arsenal's 21-22 and 26-27 Kits
Leaked images of the Arsenal 26-27 third kit have many fans comparing it to the club's 21-22 away shirt. Both designs share a very similar light yellow base, a classic round collar, and matching dark blue and red accents.
Although the new jersey introduces a lightning bolt pattern representing the Royal Arsenal logo, this subtle detail might not be enough to make the design feel truly fresh or ground-breaking. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the comparison image.
Manchester United Use Old Champions League Patch in New Kit Promo
In the latest promotional post for their new 26-27 away kit, Manchester United was spotted using an outdated version of the UEFA Champions League patch. The shirt featured the old starball badge with a white border instead of the updated black outline - a minor mistake that also appeared during the club's earlier home kit launch.
Back in 2024, UEFA introduced a redesigned Champions League patch with a outer black border to improve visibility on light-colored jerseys. Since United missed out on Champions League football during the first two seasons of the new design, the club's kit staff might simply still be getting used to the updated spec. Thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the spotted.
Almería 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new UD Almería home kit for the 26-27 season has been officially released. Made by Macron, the kit enters the second year of the technical partnership between the Italian brand and the Spanish club.
The Macron UD Almería 26-27 home shirt features the club's traditional red and white stripes, incorporating a unique design element with the Indalo symbol subtly integrated within the red stripes. It has a classic round neck collar, with the club crest and the Macron Hero logo both fully embroidered on the chest. The front features the SMC Group sponsor logo, while Kudu appears as the sleeve sponsor. The back of the shirt includes a solid white panel to ensure clear visibility for player numbers.
The club promoted the launch with the phrase 'Mucho más que un símbolo' (Much more than a symbol), highlighting the cultural significance of the Indalo to the region of Almería.