Do You Agree? These Are the 10 Most Average 2020-21 Football Kits
Dec 24, 2020, by Simon
A few days ago, we wanted to showcase a monotonous side of football shirt designs by picking out 99 mediocre football shirts. In retrospect, we have to admit that the concept was not carefully thought through and we ended up not pursuing what we intended to do: unmasking those shirts that really bother us.
Instead, the big teams got lost in the shuffle and sheer amount of teamwear that we decided to include although smaller / lower-division teams do not have a fair chance to get a unique kit from a big supplier. So, today we want to focus on the pinnacle of mediocrity where it hurts the most: big teams that do deserve to get a look that is not average. This article was created in collaboration with Football Kit Archive where a ton of new and old football shirts are waiting.
10 - Fiorentina Kappa 2020-21 Home Kit
Considering the fact that Italian sportswear brand Kappa just took over the contract this year we expected something more aside from combining the club's typical colours.
9 - Bayern Adidas 2020-2021 Home Jersey
Since Bayern's fans forced the club to prohibit the use of blue on their jerseys it is only a matter of time until this exact look gets repeated except for the specific template or little details. Not worthy of a giant that Bayern Munich is without a doubt.
8 - Spezia Acerbis 20-21 Home Kit
This is Spezia's very first season in the Serie A. Apparently, supplier Acerbis was not ready for the big stage and gave the club from Liguria the same template for all 3 shirts. The fact that 1944 Divisione Nazionale title gets celebrated on the right chest makes it even more obscure.
7 - Adidas Bosnia and Herzegovina 2020-21 Home Jersey
National teams of Bosnia's caliber deserve something better than two stock Condivo 20 football shirts. Adidas disagrees.
6 - Joma Villarreal 20-21 Home Kit
Even though Villarreal is only part of Spain's elite since the late 1990s / early 2000s La Liga cannot be imagined without the Yellow Submarine. This effort by Spanish brand Joma just screams mediocre, nothing more and nothing less.
5 - Umbro Schalke 04 2020-21 Third Shirt
Yes, this shirt is green and refers to Schalke's history because of the main colour. Besides that, there is not much going on to feel either disappointed or excited. A prime example of mediocrity.
4 - Adidas Russia 2020-21 Home Shirt
This one is embarassing since it should have never made it on the list initially. Supplier Adidas got the order of the colors on the sleeve cuffs wrong and Russia intervened to stop a potential disaster. The result is very simple and fully relies on the brilliance of Condivo 20.
3 - Real Madrid Adidas 2020-2021 Away Jersey
Adidas tried to be innovative and controversial by giving one of the world's biggest clubs a mainly pink alternative kit. We believe that it is too late to cause a stir by simply utilizing this color since this football shirt has nothing going on otherwise.
2 - Norway Nike 20-21 Home Kit
Norway's national team looks set for a decade of exciting football with promising players like Erling Håland, Jens Petter Hauge or Martin Ødegaard. This football shirt does not reflect the good prospects that Norway's national team has.
1 - Adidas Leeds United 2020-21 Home Shirt
Leeds is a club of big rivalries, rich tradition and aggressive football, and they are finally back in England's first division. Nevertheless, this football shirt is the pinnacle of mediocrity, especially considering the fact how brilliant the previous jerseys of Italian supplier Kappa have been.
Do you agree with the ranking? Is there a 2020-21 football kit that was not mentioned although it does belong in this list? Drop us a line below, and make sure to check out Kitbliss' podcast that is all about football uniforms.
Limited to 350 Pieces: Seongnam FC 2026 Third Kit Released
Seongnam FC and kit supplier Umbro have officially launched the club's 2026 third kit. Celebrating an unbroken 11-year partnership between the K League 2 side and the British brand under the concept "11 Years Together, Built for Today", the jersey arrives as an exclusive collector's release strictly limited to 350 numbered units.
The Seongnam FC 2026 third shirt introduces a refined champagne gold and cream base paired with black accents. A classic black ringer collar and matching cuffs frame the silhouette, complemented by black side flanks. Across the body, the fabric incorporates a subtle tonal jacquard pattern formed by repeating Umbro double diamonds in vertical stripes. A prominent condensed "SEONGNAM CITY" sponsor script sits across the center, accompanied by the Umbro logo and Seongnam's iconic magpie crest with surrounding stars. Alongside the cream outfield shirt, an equally striking magenta-pink goalkeeper version in the same template was also presented.
The special 11th-anniversary shirt follows the club's 2026 home and away strips, which were released earlier this year in February.
Persita Tangerang 26-27 Third Kit Released
Indonesian club Persita Tangerang has officially unveiled its new third kit for the 2026-27 season. Made in-house, the release follows the launch of their purple home and white away kits late last month, completing the Pendekar Cisadane's look for the new Super League campaign.
The Persita Tangerang 2026-27 third jersey introduces a clean look based around a deep forest green colorway. The front of the shirt features an intricate, tonal jacquard graphic pattern woven into the fabric, accented by contrasting white piping along the raglan sleeve seams and collar edge. A central stylized monogram crest sits front and center on the chest, positioned just above the Indomilk Moya sponsor wordmark finished in a muted sage tone.
Matching dark green shorts and socks complete the full uniform. The in-house third strip is already available through the club's official retail channels.
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.
