Roma, Fenerbahçe, Wolves & Many More: All Certain & Possible Kit Maker Switches Of 2021-22 Season
Feb 22, 2021, by Chris
Update: There have been a ton of revelations ever since we first covered this topic back in October. First, and most importantly, AS Roma's search for a new kit supplier is finally over after officializing a kit deal with American sportswear brand New Balance.
On another note, Castore looks to aggressively expand by adding teams of Premier League (Newcastle United, Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Serie A (either SSC Napoli or Lazio) to their roster. We will have to wait and see if the Castore rumours really materialise in the end. After all, the stories do seem logical.
Otherwise, it is very interesting to see how retailer 11teamsports manages to act as a third party in sponsorship contracts on home soil: from the 2021-22 campaign they will also have deals with German brands Adidas and Puma after already cooperating with US sportswear giant Nike previously. Another interesting development is the fact that St Pauli will make their jerseys themselves from the next season.
Next season's shirts are always very interesting for both kit fans and supporters, but if there is also a kit maker switch the excitement to see the new kit is always bigger. We take a look at which soccer teams will get a new shirt maker from the 2021-2022 season.
Kit Deals Beginning In 2021
As of now, there are only few big teams who will certainly have a new kit supplier form the 2020-2021 season - by far the biggest of them is AS Roma. Others like Newcastle United will certainly switch suppliers, while Nürnberg, Düsseldorf, Fenerbahce, St Pauli, Shakhtar Donetsk and Toulouse have officially announced a new kit maker for 2021 so far.
Even though there can always happen surprising switches, it looks almost inevitable that the 2021-22 season will bring us less kits from new kit makers than the 2020-21 season. Ahead of the 2020-2021 season, many big clubs switched their supplier, including Bordeaux, Celtic, Fiorentina, Leeds United, Liverpool, PSV Eindhoven and Rangers.
January
FC Tokyo: Umbro ➡️ New Balance
CA Belgrano: Kappa ➡️ Givova
CA Platense: Hummel ➡️ Kelme
Club Bolívar: Joma ➡️ Puma Club Olimpia: adidas ➡️ Meta Sports Daegu FC: Forward ➡️ Goalstudio
Godoy Cruz: Kelme ➡️ Fiume
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo: Kappa ➡️ Mizuno
Independiente Santa Fe: Umbro ➡️ Kappa
Newcastle Jets: Viva ➡️ Apelle
Pohang Steelers: Astore ➡️ Puma
Western Sydney Wanderers: Nike ➡️ Kappa
July
England:
Newcastle United: Puma ➡️ Castore
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Adidas ➡️ Castore
France:
- Toulouse: Joma ➡️ Craft
Germany:
- 1. FC Nürnberg: Umbro ➡️ Adidas Fortuna Düsseldorf: Uhlsport ➡️ Adidas
St. Pauli: Under Armour ➡️ DIIY (in-house)
Italy:
AS Roma: Nike ➡️ New Balance
ROW:
Fenerbahce: Adidas ➡️ Puma
Rapid Wien: Adidas ➡️ Puma
Shakhtar Donetsk: Nike ➡️ Puma
National Teams:
Iraq: Givova ➡️ Umbro
Sierra Leone: Labrum ➡️ Umbro
Uganda: Mafro ➡️ Umbro
Potential Switches: Contracts Running Out, Nothing Officially Announced:
Besiktas: Adidas - deal ends in 2021 (often rumours about new suppliers)
SC Freiburg: Hummel
Sporting Lisbon: Macron ➡️ Nike?
Did we forgot any shirt maker changes in 2021? Comment below, and make sure to also check out all shirt sponsorship contracts that end in the next summer.
All Custom Michael Olise Nike Hypervenom 3 Boots at 2026 World Cup
Michael Olise has caught the attention of boot enthusiasts during the 2026 World Cup by sporting various custom pairs of the Nike Hypervenom III DF. The French international has been using the tournament to showcase his unique boot choices, matching different custom colorways to his team's kits with total freedom.
The Hypervenom III DF, originally released in 2017, holds a special place in Olise's footwear rotation. Nike appears to be fully supporting his preference for the discontinued silo, building a unique narrative around his obsession with the boots. This level of customization and dedication to an older model is a rare sight on the modern international stage.
As Olise continues to perform at the highest level, he is quickly establishing himself as a modern icon for the Hypervenom line. Boot communities, such as BootsCulture, have been closely tracking his footwear journey since day one, noting the distinct look and personalization he brings to the pitch.
Outstanding Belgium 2026 World Cup Lineup Graphics
The Belgium national team has caught the attention of football fans during the 2026 World Cup not just for their performances on the pitch, but for their highly creative lineup graphics. Throughout the tournament, the official Belgian Red Devils social media accounts have been sharing unique, retro-themed starting XI announcements that stand out from the standard templates used by most other national teams. Big thanks to @TheShirtUnion.
The standout design from Belgium's 2026 World Cup campaign is a cassette tape motif, which was used for their matches against New Zealand, Egypt, and Senegal. Tied to their sponsorship with PwC, the graphics feature different cassette tape designs for each player, accompanied by captions like "Now playing: our starting XI". Other creative themes have included movie cast lists and tactical roadmaps, earning widespread praise from fans for being fresh and unique.
With national team social media graphics often becoming repetitive during major tournaments, Belgium's approach offers a welcome change. The attention to detail and retro aesthetic of the cassette tapes have made these lineup announcements highly anticipated before each match, generating significant engagement and setting a high standard for tournament graphics.
Adidas MSV Duisburg 26-27 Home Kit Released
The new MSV Duisburg home kit for the 2026-27 season has been released, introducing a controversial take on the club's traditional look. Made by Adidas in collaboration with 11teamsports, the shirt replaces the classic solid blue and white zebra stripes with a pattern of jagged, individual lines.
According to the 3. Liga club, this modern design choice is intended to symbolize the many people and connections that make up the club's fan base as MSV Duisburg approaches its 125th anniversary in 2027.
Ismael Saibari to Wear Number 34 at Bayern Munich in Tribute to Abdelhak Nouri
Newly signed FC Bayern Munich midfielder Ismael Saibari has chosen to wear the number 34 shirt for the 2026-27 season as a heartfelt tribute to his friend Abdelhak Nouri. Nouri, who wore the number 34 during his time at Ajax, suffered a cardiac arrhythmia on the pitch in 2017, leaving him with severe and permanent brain damage. Explaining his choice, Saibari stated that he wants to support Nouri, noting that while he survived, he has been unable to move without assistance since the tragic incident. By taking on Nouri's final squad number, Saibari joins a list of players across Europe who have honored the former Ajax talent.
Official: Chivas Announces Nike Kit Deal
Mexican powerhouse Chivas has officially announced that Nike will become the club's new kit supplier, starting from the Apertura 2026 tournament (2026-27 season). The announcement was made under the slogan "Futuro Sagrado" and marks the end of Chivas' decade-long partnership with Puma. This deal also sees Nike return to sponsoring a major club in the Mexican Liga MX.
Fans will not have to wait long to see the first designs from the new partnership. The inaugural Nike Chivas 2026-27 uniforms are scheduled to be officially presented on July 18, 2026, just ahead of the team's match against Toluca. The announcement has already generated significant excitement among the fanbase, who are eager to see the iconic Swoosh featured alongside the famous red and white stripes.