All 2020 Kit Supplier Switches By Brand - Adidas & Puma Winners, New Balance Big Loser
Earlier this year, we already took a detailed look at all kit supplier switches of 2020. Now South American kit channel @Sportix_Kits has taken a look which brands win and which brand lose in terms of kit deals in 2020.
2020 Kit Supplier Switches By Brand
In 2020, the by far biggest deal is Nike's with Liverpool (replacing New Balance). Other important deals are Adidas x Boca as well as Adidas x Celtic. From 2020-21, there is also a new player in the game - "Castore", a "Premium Sportswear" brand founded in Liverpool in 2016, and partly owned by Andy Murray.
Adidas:
✅ Boca Juniors
✅ Inter de Porto Alegre
✅ Cruzeiro
✅ Celtic
✅ Bordeaux
✅ Lokomotiv Moscow
✅ Leeds
✅ Union Berlin
❌ Sunderland
❌ Paraguay
❌ Watford
Hummel:
❌ Rangers
Nike:
✅ Liverpool
✅ Sunderland
✅ AZ Alkmaar
✅ TSV 1860 Múnich
❌ Boca
❌ Inter de Porto Alegre
❌ Libertad
❌ Cerro Porteño
Puma:
✅ PSV
✅ Cerro Porteño
✅ Paraguay
✅ Island
✅ Libertad
✅ Defensor Sporting
❌ Girondins de Bordeaux
Umbro:
✅ Fluminense
❌ Cruzeiro
❌ Everton (?)
❌ PSV
❌ Defensor Sporting
Under Armour:
❌ AZ Alkmaar
❌ Fluminense
❌ Lokomotiv Moscow
New Balance:
❌ Liverpool
❌ Celtic
Which brand is the biggest winner in terms of new teams in 2020? Are any important kit supplier switches missing? Comment below.
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Cristiano's Legacy badge features his signature pose.
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With the 2026 World Cup set to be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, Adidas is celebrating this 32-year journey as a full-circle moment for the boot. The brand noted that the Predator was made for the 1994 World Cup, and the tournament made the boot a legend. By stating that the road to glory continues, Adidas strongly suggests the upcoming release of special edition boots or a dedicated 2026 World Cup Predator model that pays homage to the 1994 original.
The teaser was accompanied by images showcasing the evolution of the Predator boot from its debut to its modern iteration. This announcement builds on recent Predator re-releases and limited editions, generating anticipation for what Adidas has planned for the 2026 tournament.
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