Adidas x Pharrell 'Human Race' Football Kits Released - Arsenal, Bayern, Juventus, Manchester United & Real Madrid - To be Worn In-Match(!)
Oct 23, 2020, by Pat
Adidas has just presented the outstanding Pharrell Williams "Humanrace" football shirts. The full kits are now available to buy, including shorts, socks and kids' versions.
Some of these kits will actually be worn in-match - more details on that at the bottom!
The accompanying boots, worn by Paul Pogba last weekend, have also been launched officially.
Each jersey is unified by the hand-painted aesthetic, which was central to the process led by Pharrell, with the iconic shirts redesigned in a traditional artistic format. Starting out on a simple cotton t-shirt, the reverse engineered design process was centred around a raw, human and expressive hand-drawn technique on a simple piece of canvas. All intricate details are reimagined in paint format, from club crest to partner logos, to create a look unified by style. From there, Pharrell worked collaboratively with the adidas design team to create elite performance jerseys, featuring the very best in adidas technology.
Designed by hand, for the @humanrace.
— adidas Football (@adidasfootball) October 23, 2020
Introducing the @humanrace jerseys, a design process imagined and realised by @Pharrell for @arsenal, @fcbayern, @juventusfc, @ManUtd and @realmadrid.
Exclusively available now through adidas and official club stores. pic.twitter.com/hR2OaVQrpt
Adidas x Pharrell Williams Humanrace Football Kits
The Adidas Humanrace football shirts will be available for Arsenal, Bayern, Juventus, Manchester United and Real Madrid, with each one of them drawing inspiration from a specific iconic past design.
Arsenal
The Adidas Arsenal 2020 Pharell Williams Humanrace shirt is inspired by the iconic 'bruised banana' from the '91-93 seasons. It's foundly remembered not just for its unique design but also the fact that it was worn for a domestic cup double.
Insane Adidas Arsenal 2020 'Humanrace' Kit Leaked
Bayern Munich
The Bayern design is based on the 1991-93 home shirt with its large block 3 Stripes on the shoulders.
Juventus
Remembering the first season of the Adidas x Juventus partnership, the Juventus Humanrace shirt is based on the 2015-16 away, which was an instant classic.
Manchester United
The Adidas x Pharrell Manchester United Humanrace shirt is based on the 1990-92 away, which has been reimagined with a tie-dye effect to create a modern-day version of it.
Real Madrid
Completing the collection, the Real Madrid Humanrace football shirt is based on the classic 2014-15 Yamamoto Dragon kit.
Surprisingly, both Bayern Munich and Juventus will actually wear their kits in-match - this explains the use of their actual sponsors in the designs. Juventus will wear the kit against Verona on October 25 while Bayern will wear it in the next DFB Pokal match, which has not been drawn yet.
Arsenal, Manchester United and Real Madrid will wear theirs for the pre-match warmup this weekend.
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Al-Shabab SC 26-27 Home, Away & Goalkeeper Kits Released
Omani Professional League club Al-Shabab SC have unveiled their new home, away, and goalkeeper kits for the 26-27 season, manufactured by Italian brand Macron.
The Al-Shabab SC 26-27 home shirt features a deep navy blue body accented with contrasting white sleeves and delicate yellow piping running along the shoulders. A crossover v-neck collar and matching navy shorts with white detailing complete the primary setup. The away jersey reverses the aesthetic with a crisp white torso, dark navy sleeves, and the same yellow trim accents throughout.
For the goalkeepers, Macron has prepared a vibrant light blue jersey covered in an intricate geometric shard pattern across the front and sleeves. All shirts feature the Macron Hero logo on the chest alongside the club crest and sponsor Alraed Investments.
CS Sfaxien 26-27 Home Kit Released
Tunisian powerhouse CS Sfaxien has officially unveiled its new home kit for the 26-27 season. The release marks the start of the club's new partnership with Umbro, who replaces previous kit supplier Hummel.
The Umbro CS Sfaxien 26-27 home jersey stays faithful to the club's traditional identity, featuring wide vertical black and white stripes across the front. The sleeves are predominantly white, while the V-neck collar and sleeve cuffs are finished with intricate geometric black-and-white micro-patterns. The Umbro Double Diamond logo and club crest sit on the chest, complemented by the Super Siesta sponsor across the center. Alongside the outfield home shirt, the club also revealed a vibrant blue goalkeeper kit with an all-over tonal graphic print.
CS Sfaxien is offering the new 26-27 home shirt in two distinct options for supporters: a high-performance Pro edition alongside a more accessible Stade edition, both available through the official club store.
NAC Breda 26-27 Away Kit Released
NAC Breda and their technical sponsor Robey have officially unveiled the club's new away kit for the 26-27 season. The design pays tribute to 1996, the opening year of the club's home ground, originally known as the Fujifilm Stadion and now the Rat Verlegh Stadion.
The Robey NAC Breda 26-27 away shirt is predominantly white and features a green classic polo collar alongside matching sleeve trim. The highlight of the kit is the graphic pattern across the sleeves, which draws inspiration from the distinctive green exterior steel support beams of the stadium from 1996, as well as the club's mid-1990s change strips. A retro club crest sits on the left chest, complemented by a special "Rat Verlegh Sinds 1996" tag near the hem.
White shorts and socks with subtle green and black accents complete the look of the new NAC Breda 26-27 away strip, which is set to make its on-pitch debut against Roda JC.
No More Joma: Adidas Selangor FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Malaysian Super League side Selangor FC has officially unveiled its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season, celebrating the return of Adidas as the club's official kit partner after a 16-year absence. The reunion, promoted under the slogan "Back where it belongs," brings an end to the club's previous partnership with Joma.
The Adidas Selangor 26-27 home shirt features a striking two-tone red look, pairing a classic red body with darker maroon raglan sleeves. Vibrant yellow detailing is applied across the crew collar, shoulder stripes, side trim, and monochrome sponsor and club badges. Red shorts and socks complete the home strip.
The Adidas Selangor 26-27 away jersey opts for a crisp and refined aesthetic, utilizing an off-white and white base accented by deep maroon trim on the collar, Three Stripes, and side panels, finished with a matching monochrome crest. A blue third kit is also planned to follow later in the season.
ESTAC Troyes 26-27 Home Kit Released
Puma and ESTAC Troyes have officially launched the club's new home kit for the 26-27 season, to be worn in the Ligue 1.
The Puma Troyes 26-27 home shirt features the club's traditional blue base, adorned with an all-over tonal graphic inspired by the architectural heritage of Troyes, specifically its iconic half-timbered wooden houses (maisons à pans de bois). The geometric lines create an intricate textured appearance across the front and sleeves. White accents complement the design.