2019-20 Top 5 European Leagues Kit Battle - Adidas & Nike Supply Less and Less Teams, Growing Kit Supplier Diversity
Over the past few weeks, we haven taken a detailed look at the kit battles in each of the Top 5 European Leagues (England, France, Italy, Germany, Spain). Now we want to give you an overview of the battle of brands in the Big 5 leagues.
Since a few years, Adidas and Nike more and more concentrate on deals with the biggest clubs. This trend has continued, so manufacturers such as Lotto, Macron and Umbro were able to gain market share again.
2019-20 Top 5 League Kit Makers
Adidas, Puma and Nike make the jerseys for 43 of the 98 clubs of Europe's Top 5 leagues (44%).
Nike: 18
Adidas: 13
Puma: 12
Macron: 10
Joma: 9
Umbro: 8
Kappa: 8
New: Balance: 4
Kelme: 2
Le: Coq: Sportif: 2
Lotto: 2
Uhlsport: 2
Hummel: 2
Errea: 2
Under: Armour: 1
Jako: 1
Saller: 1
M908: (Lecce: In-House): 1
Nike leads with 18 teams. Adidas comes second with 13 clubs, while arch rivals Puma just have one team less under contract. However, the smaller brands are not far behind.
In fact, Macron supplies the kits for 10 teams, only three less than the big Three Stripes. Joma, Umbro and Kappa also have got many Top 5 leagues teams under contract.
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La Liga
Ligue 1
Premier League
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However, in terms of the quality and importance of the kit deals, Adidas, Nike and now also Puma have most of the best teams under contract - they concentrate on the big teams and do not want to supply as many teams as possible.
Under Armour just is the kit supplier for one Top 5 leagues team - Southampton.
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The Number on the Egypt Puma Kit Came Off
During Egypt's World Cup match against New Zealand, striker Mostafa Ziko was seen wearing a 'damaged' jersey after one of the digits on the front came off. Although he was wearing the number 11 shirt, one of the "1"s fell off, making it look like he was wearing number 1 instead.
The number appears to have been poorly heat-applied to the jersey and gradually peeled off due to sweat during the game. The incident occurred as Mostafa Ziko celebrated his goal, when one of the digits in his number 11 shirt detached, leaving only a single "1" visible on the front.
Morocco 2026 World Cup Kit Features Different Name Set to Commercial Version
Fans looking to purchase the exact Morocco 2026-27 home kit worn by the players at the World Cup will find a noticeable difference in the name and number sets. While official product pictures of the Puma kit display the chest numbers in gold, the actual shirts worn by the Moroccan national team feature a lighter, white-colored application. Big thanks to @rockonbaPES.
Alongside the retail discrepancies, there have been multiple reports of Puma kits easily ripping during tournament matches. These material failures have affected several of the brand's sponsored teams, including Morocco, Czechia, Egypt, and Paraguay.
https://www.footyheadlines.com/8529325653/puma-kits-keep-ripping-at-the-2026-world-cup.html
Special Paraguay 2026 World Cup Pennant
A look at the special exchange flag for the Paraguay national team at the 2026 World Cup has been shared online. These pennants are traditionally exchanged by team captains prior to kick-off during international matches.
The Paraguay 2026 World Cup exchange flag incorporates the traditional colors of the nation, tying into the visual identity established by Puma for the tournament. It prominently features the Paraguayan Football Association crest alongside the Puma logo.
Galatasaray 2026-27 Kit Launch Date "Confirmed" - Coming 25 June
Galatasaray's 2026-27 kits will be officially launched on Thursday, June 25, 2026. This information comes via Turkish kit experts @Formaholic, who cite sources close to the club.
The initial reports claimed that Galatasaray's 2026-27 kits would be unveiled in mid-July, specifically on July 17 or 18. However, @Formaholic quickly dismissed that information. Citing sources close to the club, he stated that Galatasaray will officially unveil their 2026–27 match kits on Thursday, June 25.
Étoile du Sahel 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new Étoile Sportive du Sahel 2026-27 home kit has been released. Made by Umbro, it will be worn in the upcoming Tunisian Ligue Professionnelle 1 season.
The Umbro Étoile du Sahel 2026-27 home shirt features the club's traditional look. The leaked images reveal the front, back, and detail views of the new jersey, showcasing the classic Umbro double diamond logo alongside the iconic club crest.
FC Barcelona 26-27 Home Kit Spotted on Sale Ahead of Official Launch
The FC Barcelona 2026-27 home kit has been spotted on sale well before its official presentation. The new Nike jersey is currently available for purchase at JD Sports in Thailand, both in physical retail stores and online.
The early availability appears to be happening in multiple regions, with reports from fans mentioning sightings in stores across the United States.