Rating All Adidas Humanrace Jerseys - Arsenal, Bayern, Juventus, Manchester United and Real Madrid
Oct 25, 2020, by Pat
A few days ago Adidas surprised us with the release of the 'Humanrace' jersey for its elite teams. And to say that it was a controversial launch would be an understatement. On one hand, lots of people made fun of the designs and their tie-dye style. Then again, they've sold fantastically well from what we've heard so there must be some fans, too.
While there are definitely valid criticisms - to name just two, the shirts are fully-sublimated and don't feature any applications, while the logos look almost comically due to the lost detail - we don't think that all of the designs are straight up awful. What follows is our ranking of the five shirts, as chosen by the team here at Footy Headlines...
Juventus 2/5
The Juventus shirt is based on the most recent jersey out of the full collection, to celebrate Adidas' arrival at the club in 2015-16. This is a less than ideal choice in my opinion and the fact that both the club and sponsor logos look very bad makes this look like someone tried to paint their own version of the shirt.
Manchester United 2.5/5
This one's okay, neither very bad nor well done. What we didn't like is the fact that the original graphic was not implemented more cleanly, while, once again, the club logo looks absolutely odd. The Humanrace text on the chest and lower back should have received the same treatment at least as it stands out like a bit of a sore thumb right now.
Bayern 3.5/5
The old shirt is absolutely iconic, but this remake falls short in some aspects: first, it features the current sponsor, likely due to the fact that it will be worn in-match, the logo looks very cartoony, and, most importantly, there is an unnecessary paint splatter effect applied all over.
Arsenal 4/5
The Arsenal shirt is a fresh new take on the 'bruised banana' classic - it strays further from the inspiration than the other shirts, which is a sensible choice in my opinion as we've seen both a straight remake as well as a modern kit inspired by the classic within the past year. The old logo looks very nice here.
Real Madrid 4.5/5
Real Madrid's Humanrace shirt is our favorite of the bunch. The original is absolutely stunning and has aged fantastically while the style works very well for the dragon graphic on the front. The subpar logo is the only thing preventing this from getting the perfect score.
There you have it, this is our ranking of the five Adidas x Humanrace football shirts released two days ago. Let us know your thoughts on the range in the comments below.
Special Virgil van Dijk x Patta Jersey Revealed
Amsterdam streetwear label Patta has teamed up with Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk and Nike to unveil a vibrant, one-off football jersey for the Virgil's Legacy Trophy. The international under-13 tournament, founded by the Liverpool defender in collaboration with his formative club Willem II, brings together 16 elite youth academies from across Europe to compete in Tilburg.
The shirt draws deep inspiration from Van Dijk's Surinamese heritage, taking stylistic cues from traditional pangi cloth, a brightly patterned woven textile central to Maroon and Surinamese culture. The design ingeniously weaves together the primary colors of every participating club, including Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, PSG, Ajax, and AC Milan, translating their identities into an eye-catching, blurred check motif across the entire shirt.
The reverse lists the complete roster of competing clubs under "The class of '26," complemented by a custom Patta x Nike co-branded jock tag on the lower hem.
The bespoke jersey has been created exclusively for the young players taking part in the tournament as a commemorative keepsake rather than receiving a general retail release.
First 2 Adidas 2027 Boot Packs Leaked
Video game modder BxR Mods has recreated the first two Adidas 2027 football boot collections, providing a clear preview of what the Three Stripes have prepared for early 2027.
The 2027 Base Pack marks an important transition for Adidas, centered around predominantly black uppers accompanied by heritage-inspired accent colors across all three core silos. Most notably, the collection features the next-generation Predator 27 with its classic fold-over tongue, the returning AdiPure line set to succeed the Copa franchise, and the updated F50 Hyperfast. Alongside the traditional black-based editions, the preview also showcases the first main pack of the year, the collection to be worn by Adidas' best players.
Both of these Adidas packs launch in January 2027.
Nike Inter Milan 26-27 Third Kit Leaked - New Image
A new image of the Nike Inter Milan 26-27 third kit has surfaced, confirming the retro-inspired look that pays tribute to the club's iconic 1997-98 third shirt worn during the Ronaldo era.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European Training Shirt + Collection Released
Liverpool and Adidas have officially unveiled their all-new European training collection for the 26-27 season. Promoted under the tagline "Made for Europe", the range will be worn by the squad during training sessions and media obligations ahead of Champions League fixtures.
The Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is built around a crisp white base complemented by vibrant red accents. The iconic Adidas Three Stripes run down the sleeves in red, while the chest displays a monochrome red Liverpool crest enclosed in a shield, alongside matching red Adidas and AXA sponsor branding. Streamlined paneling and high-performance cuts from the latest Adidas Tiro template complete the refined aesthetic.
The range includes authentic short-sleeve training tops, long-sleeve drill tops featuring integrated snood neck collars, and insulated sleeveless puffer vests. The complete Adidas Liverpool 26-27 European training collection is available now through the club's official online store and retail outlets.
Hong Kong 2026 Home Kit Released
Nike and the Football Association of Hong Kong, China have quietly revealed the new Hong Kong 2026 home shirt.
The Nike Hong Kong 2026 home jersey combines two shades of red in a subtle half-and-half design, with a centrally aligned chest layout. The circular HKFA crest is positioned right in the center of the chest, accompanied by a white Nike Swoosh directly beneath it.
First Time in 12 Years: Juventus Bring Back Long-Sleeved Kits on Pitch
Making his Juventus debut in the match against AC Milan, Nick Woltemade was the only Juventus player on the pitch wearing long sleeves. Excluding special-edition kits, the German strike became the first Bianconeri player made this choice since Andrea Pirlo and Claudio Marchisio back in the 13-14 season.
Remarkably, even Cristiano Ronaldo, a long-sleeve icon, never wore one during his time in Turin.