5 Things That Make Adidas 2020 Kits Bad
Nov 11, 2019, by Chris
We do not make this kind of articles often, but we just couldn't justify it for ourselves to do it not - An opinion article about Adidas' new 2020 jerseys and its "designs". So here is our commentary about Adidas' 2020 soccer jerseys, and why we think they are bad.
OPINION: Plain Backs, Same Designs For Many Teams & No Collar Variation: Adidas 2020 Kits Are Bad
There are five important reasons why we think Adidas' 2020 jerseys are bad.
First, all Adidas 2020 jerseys feature a modern collar. There is no jersey with a classic collar - in fact, there are just three different collars - standard crew neck, v-neck and large Condivo v-neck. Nike's 1990s-inspired 19-20 third jerseys show how it could be.
Second, Adidas' 2020 kits always seem feature a plain back. This is no problem with the Wales kit in example, but the Japan jersey just looks horrendous if not seen from the front but from the back. Even Germany's jersey has an one-colored back.
Third, Adidas again has designed no bespoke pre-match jerseys. So every team will be wearing the same jersey ahead of a match, just with different colors.
Fourth, all Adidas teams will have the same goalkeeper jersey in 2020, just as in previous years.
Fifth, and most ridiculous, many teams are even getting the exactly same player kit, just with different colors (INCLUDING the identical Condivo 20 graphic for Russia, Colombia, Argentina, Belgium & more). The kits of Scotland, Hungary and Northern Ireland come with different variations of the same graphic...
Those big problems are obvious to see and we are pretty sure that Adidas knows them as well. There are reasons for Adidas to do so - we think the main reason is to save money in the production - it is very cheap and easy to produce a kit without any details and with a standard design.
Of course, there are of course also many things that we like about Adidas 2020 jerseys in general, and we also like some of the Adidas kits quite much (e.g. Wales and Japan without the plain back). But we just had to write this article to be able to let out our anger and to sleep well again.
Please not that unlike previously stated, Adidas' 2020 kits feature bespoke typefaces for each nation. Thumbs up for Adidas.
What do you think of the Adidas 2020 football kits? Would you like the brand to have more unique designs & templates? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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FC Girondins de Bordeaux and Hummel have officially unveiled the club's new home kit for the 26-27 campaign. Continuing the partnership that began last season, the Danish sportswear brand delivers a clean, heritage-focused look designed around the club's traditional identity.
The Bordeaux 26-27 home shirt is predominantly dark navy, centered around the iconic white scapular across the upper chest. A retro-styled white polo collar with a crossover V-neck and contrasting white sleeve cuffs complement the classic aesthetic. Adding depth to the navy base is a subtle tone-on-tone geometric pattern featuring a diamond grid interwoven with the three interlaced crescents from the city of Bordeaux's coat of arms.
Hummel completes the jersey with its signature white chevrons running along the shoulders, alongside the Hummel wordmark and the club's crest displayed on the chest. Navy shorts and socks complete the full 26-27 home kit.
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Chelsea's new 26-27 third kit has been spotted on retail shelves and has now begun appearing across select Nike online stores, providing a full look at the retro-infused design ahead of its formal club launch. Following initial leaks over the past week, the shirt has already surfaced in both player-issue and replica versions in multiple locations. Big thanks to @batsflip.
In-store displays show the kit equipped with the USDC by Circle front-of-shirt sponsor and the gold FIFA Club World Champions crest positioned centrally between the Nike swoosh and the club badge. Clean, sponsorless editions have also appeared on official retail channels, complemented by matching white shorts and socks.
Stade de Reims 26-27 Third Kit Released - Celebrating 100 Years of Circuit de Gueux
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The Puma Stade de Reims 26-27 third jersey is predominantly black, accented by curved light grey brush-stroke graphics across the body that resemble skid marks on asphalt. A contrasting grey V-neck collar, matching cuffs, and grey side panels complete the frame, while the club crest, manufacturer branding, and sponsor prints appear in clean monochrome white.
A standout finishing touch can be found at the lower hem in the form of a special commemorative jock tag. The badge features the Circuit de Gueux layout, the French tricolor, a checkered flag motif, and the inscription "100 ANS 1926-2026". The new third kit is available through the club's official webshop.
Sunderland Announce Shuffle as Official Sleeve Partner
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The deal replaces LiveScore Bet, who served as Sunderland's sleeve sponsor during the 25-26 season. While Premier League regulations prohibit front-of-shirt gambling sponsorships starting in the 26-27 campaign, betting and casino brands remain permitted to feature on shirt sleeves.
Shuffle's logo will be displayed on the sleeve of Sunderland's kits throughout the multi-year partnership, providing global visibility for the platform as the Black Cats continue to overhaul their commercial lineup.
BG Pathum United 26-27 AFC Champions League Two Home Kit Released
Thai League club BG Pathum United has officially revealed its dedicated home kit for the 26-27 AFC Champions League Two campaign. Produced by Nike, the jersey adapts the club's domestic home look into a streamlined, competition-compliant design for continental action.
The 26-27 ACL2 home shirt utilizes the same royal blue base and template as the standard domestic kit, accented by dark navy ribbing on the collar and sleeve cuffs alongside white side panel details. To adhere to AFC equipment regulations, the domestic sponsors have been stripped away. In place of the usual LEO front sponsor, the continental version showcases a white Singha Corporation graphic paired with the player's squad number on the front, complemented by a monochrome white club crest and Nike Swoosh.
The Nike BG Pathum United 26-27 AFC Champions League Two home kit is now available through the club's official club store and online shop, priced at 999 THB with optional full flex printing.
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Both shirts feature the club crest, New Balance logos, and the Wadam Living sponsor across the midriff, as well as the official AFC Champions League Elite tournament sleeve patch on the right arm.
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The Puma CR Belouizdad 26-27 home shirt is predominantly red, anchored by a bold white chevron across the chest. It incorporates a white V-neck collar, patterned white sleeve cuffs, and a subtle "1962" detail on the sleeve honoring the year of the club's founding. The CRB crest with its championship star is placed over the chest alongside white Puma branding and the logo of main sponsor Madar Holding.
Built with Puma's dryCELL performance fabric and RE:FIBRE recycled materials, the new jersey is completed by matching red shorts and red socks.