Puma Soon: Full Nike Neymar Boots History - 2005-2020 - Adidas In 2004
Aug 30, 2020, by Chris
Neymar is set to leave Nike for Puma, with the official announcement expected for next week. It means that one of the most biggest and longest brand x player partnership comes to an abrupt, unexpected end - we take a look at the full history of the Nike x Neymar boots partnership.
Nike x Neymar - Full Football Boot History - 2005-2020
Neymar had been already sponsored by Nike since the age of 13, when he signed the first deal with the Swoosh. Neymar was growing up in Mogi das Cruzes, a run-down suburb of Sao Paulo. There are few pictures of Neymar from the time before 2005 - one of them shows him wearing Adidas F50 Tunit football boots, likely taken in 2004, another shows him wearing futsal boots from a Brazilian brand.
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Neymar had been mostly wearing the Nike Mercurial football boots during his whole life (since being sponsored by Nike), with two exceptions - he laced up in the Nike Air Zoom Total 90 Laser boots in 2008, and between summer 2013 and winter 2016, he was wearing the Nike Hypervenom.
In fact, the time after Nike decided that Neymar should become the face of an all-new boot silo (summer 2013) had been the most problematic in the Nike x Neymar partnership. Neymar did not like the Nike Hypervenom very much, especially the second generation. Therefore, Nike was forced to create a few different camouflaged Hypervenom boots (Mercurial tech + Hypervenom design) before both parties ultimately decided that Neymar should revert to the Mercurial.
Neymar Signature Nike Boots:
Neymar received his first Nike signature boots for the 2014 World Cup - a ultra-bold gold / Volt Nike Hypervenom colorway. Since then, Nike launched signature editions for Neymar on a regular basis, with the latest being the Nike Mercurial Neymar Jogo Prismático.
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Erzgebirge Aue 26-27 DFB-Pokal Kit Released
FC Erzgebirge Aue have unveiled a dedicated Nike DFB-Pokal kit for the 26-27 season. Set apart from the club's standard league jerseys, the special cup shirt combines Aue's signature purple base with contrasting black raglan sleeves and purple cuffs. White accents finish the design across the Nike Swoosh, the central Nickelhütte sponsor logo, and the traditional "Kumpelverein" graphic on the back of the neck, while the official DFB-Pokal badge sits on the sleeve ahead of its competitive debut against TSG Hoffenheim.
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The announcement effectively ends months of transfer speculation surrounding the youngster, who had attracted significant interest from top German clubs including Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig. Köln held firm on their valuation and convinced the player to spearhead the club's project going forward.
Having previously worn the number 13 jersey during his breakout Bundesliga campaign, El Mala now officially inherits the number 10 kit.
Atlético Madrid 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the new Atlético Madrid 2026-27 third kit have been leaked by @KamilBerberler, offering a detailed and complete look at the upcoming strip crafted by Nike.
The Nike Atlético Madrid 26-27 third jersey is predominantly light grey, officially designated as 'Light Pumice', and accented with horizontal red and navy stripes across the chest, body, and sleeves. The shirt features a sophisticated navy polo collar with subtle red detailing, as well as a retro-styled Atlético de Madrid crest proudly placed on the left chest. The front of the jersey also carries the Riyadh Air sponsor logo.
Completing the kit are matching light grey shorts and white socks. The Atlético Madrid 2026-27 third kit is scheduled for an official launch later this month.
Leeds United 26-27 Third Kit Released
Leeds United and adidas have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 26-27 campaign. Inspired directly by the city of Leeds, the new design completes the club's uniform collection alongside their already released home and away strips.
The adidas Leeds United 26-27 third shirt is built on a dark grey and black base, detailed with an intricate tonal geometric graphic referencing local urban architecture and iconic city landmarks. Complementing the dark aesthetic, light grey detailing is used for the adidas Three Stripes across the shoulders, the performance logo, and a monochrome woven Leeds United crest, while the Red Bull sponsor logo sits prominently across the chest.
The new Leeds United 26-27 third jersey officially goes on sale on Friday, August 21, 2026, at 8am BST through the club's official retail channels and online store.
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Following the home kit 3 months ago, Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv have officially released their new away kit for the upcoming 2026-27 season, made by Macron.
The design features a fresh sky blue base combined with subtle pinstripes across the shirt. The polo collar, sleeve cuffs and side seams are all in navy blue, matched with the brand logos and shirt number. The club crest uses an interesting monochrome colorway of navy and white, adding depths to the overall look.
What do you think of the new 26-27 Botev Plovdiv away kit by Macron? Let us know in the comments.
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French club CS Sedan Ardennes has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 2026-27 season, manufactured by Kappa. Following the earlier launch of their off-white away strip, the new home shirt embraces a strong retro aesthetic steeped in the club's traditional colors and identity.
The Kappa CS Sedan Ardennes 26-27 home jersey features the club's classic green base detailed with tonal vertical pinstripes. A prominent white polo collar with red edge trim gives the shirt an elegant throwback feel, complemented by matching red and white sleeve cuffs and Kappa's signature logos along the sleeves. The club crest sits on the chest alongside the white Kappa branding and local sponsor E.Leclerc Sedan.
Presented inside the historic Château fort de Sedan, the jersey celebrates the team's Ardennes heritage under the motto "Fort depuis 1919." The new 26-27 home kit is now available to purchase through the club's official online store.
US Catanzaro 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian Serie B club US Catanzaro 1929 and technical supplier EYE Sport have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 2026-27 season.
The EYE Sport US Catanzaro 26-27 away shirt is predominantly bright yellow, featuring an intricate marble-like abstract swirling graphic in off-white across the front and back. Contrasting red accents appear on the V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and side trim. The club crest is placed on the left chest, accompanied by red EYE Sport branding and the large Coop sponsor logo across the torso.
The new away uniform completes the club's lineup for the 26-27 campaign alongside the previously revealed red home shirt and the special third kit inspired by artist Mimmo Rotella.
