20 Years With Nike - Which Is The Best? Barça Home Kit History 1978-2018
Nov 16, 2018, by Chris
With Nike having released a special FC Barcelona mash-up jersey today, we decided to update our look at all the Barcelona home kits from 1978 to 2018, including new Barça kit illustrations by Nike. Barcelona had three shirt suppliers in its history: no kit maker brand (from 1899 to 1982), Meyba (1982 until 1992), Kappa (1992 until 1998) and Nike (since 1998).
The 2018-2019 La Liga kicks off this weekend. We take a look at FC Barcelona's home kits of the past years, including the 30 different Barca home kits the club had since 1978. Thanks to Classic Football Shirts for the image.
FC Barcelona Home Kit History - 1978 - 2019
Ranging from the very classic 1978-1980 home kit over the revolutionary jerseys of the early 2010s to the brand-new 2018-2019 home jersey, FC Barcelona's home kits had many variations in the past 40 years.
Barcelona had three shirt suppliers in its history: from 1899 to 1982 they had no kit maker brand, from 1982 until 1992 the shirts were supplied by the Barcelona sports brand Meyba, from 1992 until 1998 the supplier was Kappa and since 1998, Barcelona shirts have been made by Nike.
If you want to know more about FC Barcelona's kit history, check out our article about all FC Barcelona's home and away kits in history as well as their different logos.
Which of the FC Barcelona 2018-19 home jerseys is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below.
QPR Kit Clash Against West Brom
QPR faced a major kit clash in their EFL Championship away game at West Brom, wearing their pink away shirt with blue shorts against West Brom's traditional blue-and-white home shirt.
The bright pink of QPR looked surprisingly similar to the white stripes of West Brom on TV, while the blue shorts and dark details made the overall contrast even less clear.
From the wide camera angle, the two teams became difficult to distinguish, creating a frustrating viewing experience for fans.
Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Mambacurial' Releasing Next Week
Nike is set to officially bring back one of its most famous crossover designs, the Kobe 8 Protro "Mambacurial", releasing on September 19, 2026. First introduced in 2013 as a tribute to Kobe Bryant's lifelong passion for football, the sneaker drew direct inspiration from the vibrant 2013 Nike Mercurial Vapor IX football boot. Thirteen years after its original debut, the model returns under the modernized Protro banner, uniting basketball performance with iconic football heritage. Big thanks to House of Heat.
The shoe faithfully recreates the beloved colorway, featuring a bold gradient across the engineered mesh upper in Red Plum, Pink Flash, and Electric Green. Signature football details define the look, including the oversized forefoot Swoosh that mimics Mercurial boot branding, massive block-letter "NIKE" lettering across the medial flank, and a translucent neon green outsole. Modern Protro upgrades have been implemented beneath the surface to provide improved cushioning and traction.
SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 Third Kit Released
Norwegian Toppserien side SK Brann Kvinner have officially unveiled their new 26-27 third kit, produced by Nike in collaboration with Unisport. The team debuted the vibrant new design during their away fixture against Lyn in Oslo.
The Nike SK Brann Kvinner 26-27 third shirt features a purple base paired with a large, dark rhododendron flower graphic printed across the front. The design honors Bergen's reputation as Norway's "Rhododendron City," known for the vibrant bushes that flourish in gardens and parks across the city. All branding, including the Nike Swoosh, monochrome Brann crest, and sponsor logos, is applied in a contrasting bright pink.
On the back, the jersey includes the inscription "For Bergen" in gothic lettering just below the collar, symbolizing the pride of representing the city on away trips. The new third uniform completes Brann Kvinner's 26-27 wardrobe alongside their traditional red home and dark away kits.
Special Club América 26-27 Kit Font Released
Club América has unveiled a special commemorative kit font for the 26-27 season, celebrating Mexican Independence Day and the club's marquee Clásico matches throughout September. The bespoke nameset replaces the regular squad typography on the back of Las Águilas' primary yellow home shirt, adopting the iconic green, white, and red of the Mexican flag.
The custom numbers feature a deep green base detailed with thin white vertical pinstripes. Embedded along the vertical lines are historic commemorative inscriptions, including the club name, the date "16 - 09 - 1810" marking the start of the Mexican War of Independence, and "INDEPENDENCIA DE MÉXICO". The player names above are rendered in vibrant red with a clean white outline.
To complete the patriotic design, each numeral incorporates a geometric red and cream 3D shadow effect, alongside Club América's crest placed at the base of every digit. The special typography delivers a unique cultural tribute, adding extra identity to the squad's jerseys during one of the most important periods of the Mexican football calendar.
