Top 10 - Worst 20-21 Kits
Oct 15, 2020, by Pat
Following our article about the best kits of the 2020-21 season, it's time to look at the other side of the spectrum... Here are the ten worst 20-21 kits as chosen by the Footy Headlines team. As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
'Honorable' Mentions
10 - Granada Third
Granada's third is not the only teamwear shirt based on the garish and awful turquoise-volt colorway of Nike's Trophy IV template, but given that the team play in Spain's top flight as well as in the Europa League, it's the most high-profile one.
Other cases include AZ and Kaiserslautern. You'd be hard-pressed to find a fan of either team who likes their version of the shirt.
Granada CF 20-21 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
9 - Betis Third
Kappa x Betis has produced a number of bangers of the last few years but they've always had a shocker in them, too. The latest example for that is the new third, which pays homage to the origins of the club's name, which is interesting, but the execution is simple off here.
Real Betis 20-21 Third Kit Released
8 - Real Madrid Away
Between the awkward pale pink base color and the overly simplistic design following a late design change, the Real Madrid 20-21 away kit will certainly not become a classic.
Real Madrid 20-21 Away Kit Released
7 - Chelsea Third
Chelsea FC's 2020-21 third jersey has a light red, almost pinkish base color, combining it with a dark and saturated blue. It's been unpopular pretty much ever since it first got leaked and even led to Crystal Palace making fun of Chelsea.
Chelsea 20-21 Third Kit Revealed
6 - Fulham Away
Teamwear at its worst, the Fulham 20-21 away kit pairs a white base with white logos in the subpar Regista 20 template.
Fulham 20-21 Home & Away Kits Released - Premier League Home Kits Complete
5 - West Bromwich Albion Third
Although the inspiration is interesting - the whole 20-21 range derives from the 1992-93 kits - the WBA third shirt looks absolutely awful due to the overly saturated and contrastin colors.
West Bromwich Albion 20-21 Third Kit Released
4 - Wolves Away
A lot has been said about the "unique and urban" Wolves 20-21 away shirt but almost none of it has been positive. It's another case of a club trying too much and a a very bad combination of colors. Hey, at least the home and away are much nicer.
On the plus side, the Wolves third has provided us with one of the more interesting kit-related stories this summer.
Wolves 20-21 Away Kit Released
3 - Hoffenheim Third
Hoffenheim's 20-21 third shirt is bad in a number of ways, from the strange colors to the monochrome club crest.
1899 Hoffenheim 20-21 Away & Third Kits Released
2 - Crotone Third
Italian brand Zeus has come up with a lot of fresh and unique kits this season, courtesy of designer @AmilcareElvo, but the Crotone third is definitely not among them. The color combination isn't the best to start, but what destroys this design for me is the pixelated graphic on the front.
FC Crotone 20-21 Home, Away & Third Serie A Kits Revealed
1 - Mainz Third
Pulling off a gold shirt is no simple feat, and Kappa's Mainz 20-21 third shirt isn't one to prove otherwise. While it looks fairly decent on the shop images, it was much worse when Mainz debuted it in the league a few weeks ago.
Mainz 20-21 Third Kit Released
What do you think of this selection? Who would have made your "top 10 worst"? Comment below.
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FC Lausanne-Sport 26-27 Away Kit Released
FC Lausanne-Sport and Macron have officially unveiled their new away kit for the 26-27 Swiss Super League campaign. Named "Les Gardiens," the jersey serves as a dedicated tribute to the winegrowers of the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyard terraces and the distinct regional landscape.
The Macron Lausanne-Sport 26-27 away jersey features a deep blue base inspired by the view of Lake Léman from the hillside vineyards. An embossed topographical graphic runs across the front to subtly depict the local landscape, paired with crisp white sponsor and club crest applications. Colorful striped detailing on the ribbed sleeve cuffs highlights the natural elements of the region - water, vines, stone, and sunlight - while "LAVAUX" is printed on the upper back beneath the collar.
The new FC Lausanne-Sport 26-27 away kit is available immediately via the club's official webshop and physical store.
Champions League Introduces Special 'Debut' Sleeve Patch for 26-27 Season
UEFA and Fanatics have officially unveiled a brand-new "Debut" sleeve badge for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League season. Designed to mark a player's first-ever appearance in Europe's premier club competition, the special emblem will be worn on the right sleeve exclusively by players stepping onto the pitch for their Champions League debut.
The design integrates a bright blue badge featuring the word "DEBUT" directly onto the bottom portion of the iconic UEFA Champions League Starball sleeve patch. The addition seamlessly fits onto standard starball logos as well as specialized badges, such as Europa League winners and multiple-trophy winner crests.
Following each match, the match-worn debut patches will be removed and embedded into exclusive, autographed Topps trading cards as part of UEFA's long-term partnership with Fanatics.
What If Adidas Made Barcelona Kits?
Kit collector and insider @memorabilia1899 has shared an intriguing concept imagining how FC Barcelona would look if Adidas were the club's technical sponsor. Despite Barcelona having a long-term partnership with Nike extended through 2038, the fantasy of the German sportswear giant designing the Blaugrana's kits continues to spark conversation among football shirt enthusiasts.
The Adidas Barcelona concept leans heavily into retro aesthetics, combining classic vertical red and blue stripes with the iconic Trefoil logo on the chest. A dark blue polo collar, styled with 'BARÇA 1899' detailing, is paired with gold-orange accents seen across the Three Stripes on the shoulders and the centered Spotify sponsor logo. The full look is completed by navy blue shorts and matching socks.
Would you like to see Adidas manufacture Barcelona kits in the future, or does Nike remain the perfect fit for the Catalan giants?
VfL Osnabrück 26-27 Special DFB-Pokal Kit Released - Worn Against Bayern Munich
German club VfL Osnabrück have unveiled a special kit for their DFB-Pokal first-round clash against FC Bayern Munich. Manufactured by Capelli Sport, the one-off jersey pays homage to one of the biggest cup upsets in German football history, when Osnabrück defeated Bayern 5-4 at the Olympiastadion in Munich on September 23, 1978.
The Osnabrück 26-27 DFB-Pokal special shirt closely mirrors the clean aesthetic worn during that historic 1978 triumph. Predominantly white, it features a bold retro polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs in Osnabrück's signature purple.
Completing the look, the special edition kit is paired with matching white shorts and socks accented by purple detailing. The kit will be worn exclusively during the home cup tie against Bayern Munich at the Bremer Brücke and is available through the club's official retail channels.