Applications Closed - We Are Looking For Kit Experts For Football Kit Archive
Update: Applications to become an expert of Football Kit Archive are now closed. We received much, much more applications than we could ever imagine. We now look at the applications and will send an email to those who we selected.
On Sunday, we introduced Football Kit Archive, our brand-new platform for everyone interested in football kits and the evolution of jerseys in its history. The database is anything but complete yet - but you can help us to make it more complete.
We are looking for Kit Experts who are obsessed with football kits and their history for a new project we launched about soccer jerseys, called "Football Kit Archive". You do not need to have a perfect knowledge about all classic kits worldwide ever released but a great interest and knowledge of football kits, especially of specific teams, leagues and countries, is required.
'Football Kit Archive' Kit Expert
As a Kit Expert, you would be part of our Football Kit Archive Data Team that is responsible for adding the classic kits of teams and leagues to the database. Your main job would be to add the classic kits of teams / leagues you have a great knowledge about.
In particular, you would be responsible for adding the jerseys of specific teams and leagues you know very good. Your job would be to add pictures of the classic kits of teams while also give information about the brand and kit type (home, away, third or special edition jersey, brand, season).
Responsibilities
- Add pictures & info of classic kits of teams / leagues to the database
- Report errors or make suggestions about wrong / unfavorable things in the database
- Share your knowledge about football kits in general
Requirements
- Knowledge and interest about historical football kits
- Great knowledge of specific leagues / teams
- Basic Computer skills
This is a mainly voluntary role without a fixed payment at the beginning, but as a Football Kit Archive Kit Expert you will receive things like free kits or vouchers for your help. There is also the potential that you become an author for Footy Headlines in the future.
In the beginning, we are looking for Kit Experts for the biggest international teams, national teams as well as the most important European leagues. It is advantageous if you have a great knowledge about a specific league or country, so that you are really an expert.
Como 1907 Announce Kit Design Contest
Italian club Como 1907 has launched a new design contest, inviting fans and designers to create a new look for the team. While the official announcement asked supporters to design a t-shirt for Como, it is likely that the club is referring to a football kit, given the context of the post and the reactions from the fanbase.
The club has kept the instructions incredibly open, stating there is no brief, no rules, and no excuses. To enter the competition, fans simply need to create their design, post it on Instagram, and tag the official Como 1907 account.
The announcement has already sparked significant interest online, with numerous supporters sharing their concepts and ideas. Whether the winning design will be produced as an official match kit, a pre-match shirt, or a special edition lifestyle item remains to be seen, but it offers a unique opportunity for fans to leave their mark on the club's visual identity.
FIFA Denies Guillermo Ochoa 2026 World Cup Legacy Patch Over Appearance Rules
Guillermo Ochoa has been denied the chance to wear FIFA's new legacy patch at the 2026 World Cup. Despite being selected for six World Cup tournaments spanning from 2006 to 2026, the Mexican goalkeeper does not meet the strict criteria set by FIFA. The governing body requires players to have made on-pitch appearances in at least five different World Cups to qualify for the special badge.
Ochoa did not play any minutes during the 2006 and 2010 tournaments, meaning he has only registered on-pitch appearances in three World Cups prior to the 2026 edition. Because of this, FIFA officially refused to award him the patch. Other veterans playing in the tournament, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric, Manuel Neuer, and Yuto Nagatomo, have received the legacy patch for meeting the five-tournament appearance threshold.
The Mexican Football Federation is reportedly planning to push for a reconsideration of the ruling. If Ochoa features in a match during the 2026 tournament, the federation intends to appeal FIFA's decision in hopes of securing the legacy patch for the veteran goalkeeper.
Yokohama FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Japanese J2 League club Yokohama FC have officially released their new Puma 2026-27 home, away, and goalkeeper kits. The new Yokohama FC 26-27 shirts feature an abstract graphic design that represents flow and movement across all the jerseys. The home jersey is predominantly blue, while the away kit is white. The goalkeeper kits complete the collection in red and yellow colorways. The Puma Yokohama FC 2026-27 kits are available to purchase via the club's online store.
Barry Town United 26-27 Kits Released
Welsh Cymru Premier side Barry Town United AFC have officially unveiled their new Macron kits for the 2026-27 season. Produced by the Italian sportswear brand, the newly released collection features bespoke designs tailored for the club's upcoming campaign. Fans looking to purchase the new shirts can currently find them available exclusively at the Macron Sports Hub Cardiff store.