Never Released Football Kits - Liverpool New Balance 20-21, Brazil 1995, Netherlands 2014 & More
Mar 29, 2020, by Chris
With the world of football being interrupted for indefinite time due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, Brazilian kit site Mantos de Futebol had the nice idea to ask their followers to name kits that never got released officially. Inspired by their list, we made a best-of of those jerseys that were only intended to be launched...
Liverpool New Balance 2020/21 Kits
New Balance ultimately lost their deal with Nike in late 2019 in a court case, but the brand already made the designs for the Liverpool 2020-2021 jerseys.
Boca 2019/20 Nike Mashup Shirt
Nike did never release the Boca Juniors Mashup jersey, which was supposed to drop in December 2019. Since January 2020, Adidas makes Boca Juniors kits.
China 2018/19 'Dragon' Black Shirt
Nike revealed the kit and it was also available to buy, but the Chinese Football Association did not want it in the end. Therefore, it was never worn and also never launched officially.
Puma Kaizer Chiefs 2016 Prototype Kits
Puma tried to sign a deal with South African club Kaizer Chiefs, who then renewed their contract with Nike. These prototypes were commissioned by Puma in order to provide the club with a more concrete display of what to expect in case of signing with Puma.
Nike Netherlands 2014 World Cup Prototype Home Kit
This Netherlands 2014 World Cup home jersey boasts the same pattern as the stunning away kit. However, in the end Nike decided against using the design for the home jersey and opted for a clean look without any graphic elements.
Nike Nigeria 2018 World Cup Prototype Away Kit
Two prototypes supposedly made by Nike for the Nigeria national team ahead of the 2018 World Cup was sent to us. However, we nowadays have information that those shirts were not actually made by Nike... They remain a mystery.
Nike Turkey 2014 Prototype Home Kit
The final Turkey 2014 jersey came with the pattern just within a horizontal stripe on the chest area.
Adidas Fluminense 2016 Shirt
In 2016, Fluminense ended their two-decade partnership with Adidas for the unknown Canadian brand Dryworld. Adidas already designed the club's 2016 home shirt.
Egypt 2012 Puma Kit
In 2012, Puma was ready to launch the new kit for the Egyptian national team. However, the Pharaohs surprisingly switched to Adidas.
Brazil 1995 Umbro Kit
After Brazil winning the 1994 World Cup title, Umbro designed a new jersey for the Brazil national football team. However, the kit was not approved. Instead, Brazil then wore a updated version of their 1994 kit.
Which other kits that got never released do you know? Comment below.
Steven Bergwijn Wears Unreleased Nike Kobe Mercurial Boots
The Nike Mercurial Mamba soccer cleats are set to be launched on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Concept: What If World Cup Winners Wore Special Badges on Club Kits?
A creative concept visualized by Bleacher Report has sparked discussion among kit enthusiasts, posing an intriguing question: what if players who have won the FIFA World Cup were allowed to wear a special champion badge on their club kits? Under current FIFA equipment regulations, only reigning national team champions and Club World Cup winners are permitted to sport the official FIFA Champions Badge, but bringing an individual achievement patch to the club stage introduces a bold twist to modern shirt details.
The mockups feature World Cup winners wearing a sleek, gold trophy silhouette on their kit sleeves stamped with the year of their international triumph. The concept envisions players like Lionel Messi donning a 2022 patch on his Inter Miami shirt, Kylian Mbappé carrying a 2018 badge in Real Madrid white, and Rodri sporting a 2026 mark. It serves as an immediate visual marker of football's ultimate honor, staying with the player regardless of their club transfers.
In reality, domestic leagues and confederations enforce strict uniform guidelines that limit sleeve real estate almost entirely to league badges, sleeve sponsors, and charitable campaign logos. While regulatory hurdles make such a badge virtually impossible in professional football, the visualization offers a clean and compelling look at how personal legacy could be integrated into club kits.
Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Debuted
Inter Milan officially debuted their new Nike 26-27 third kit on the pitch during a dramatic 5-3 Serie A comeback victory against Udinese at the San Siro, just hours after its official unveiling.
Taking inspiration from the Nerazzurri's iconic look from the late 1990s, notably referencing the 1997-98 and 1998-99 shirts. the new third kit is built on a stone-grey 'Iron Ore' base featuring a subtle tonal jacquard pattern. The centerpiece of the design is a prominent black horizontal chest band accented by a thin 'Blue Spark' lower stripe. Bright 'Speed Yellow' details are applied to the Swoosh, the two-starred club crest, the Betsson.sport sponsor, and retro-styled 1990s font names and numbers.
