To Make Room for Sponsor Logos? Heerenveen's Player Names Are Written on Back of Collar
Dec 7, 2020, by Simon
Yesterday, football fan @OfficielKaybaye noticed something we have never witnessed before: Sportclub Heerenveen printed the player names on the back of the collar against PSV Eindhoven.
SC Heerenveen Prints Player Names On Back Of Collar
Normally, the player name is written above or underneath the number nowadays. If one takes a look at these possibilities you immediately notice that these spaces are occupied by massive red sponsor logos. Since this is the case Heerenveen got inventive and decided to print white player names on the back of the collar for their match shirts.
This decision was most likely taken to maximize sponsor income as it is also not as important to know a player's name if the referee can make out the number since player names and numbers are connected with each other. If the referee knows one of both, he can find out the other variable after the game.
Interestingly, the club sells their football shirt with player names and displays them in a preview where they would be normally: above the number. The club's name is nowhere to be found on the back of the football kit.
What do you think of this imaginative way of displaying the player names on the back of the football shirt? Do you agree with our assumption as to why the club did it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below.
FC Versailles 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
French Championnat National club FC Versailles and Italian brand Kappa have officially unveiled their complete kit collection for the 26-27 season. Titled "Versailles, en trois actes" ("Versailles, in Three Acts") and created in collaboration with designer Sony Ketif, the collection draws direct inspiration from the heritage, architecture, and fine arts connected to the Palace of Versailles.
The 26-27 home shirt arrives in the club's traditional navy blue, accented by metallic gold branding and an elegant ribbed polo collar. Its fabric features an embossed tone-on-tone scroll pattern reflecting the gilded ironwork of the Château's gates. Meanwhile, the away jersey, dubbed "Le Lys", opts for an off-white base with a geometric diamond pattern referencing the royal courtyard's stone paving, completed by centrally stacked gold insignia and the club's signature Sun King crest.
Completing the collection, the third shirt takes a distinct artistic direction named "Le Pictural". Cloaked in deep burgundy and royal purple, the shirt features an all-over sublimation of Antoine Coypel's renowned Baroque fresco from the ceiling of the Royal Chapel. The entire FC Versailles 26-27 kit range is available immediately through the club's online store and Kappa retail channels.
No More Score: In-House Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2026 Kits Released
The Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Football Federation (SVGFF) has officially unveiled the new 2026 kit collection for the national team, nicknamed Vincy Heat. Marking a departure from previous technical sponsor Score, who had supplied the Caribbean side since 2021, the federation has opted to design and produce the new jerseys entirely in-house under the campaign moniker "Ours."
The launch showcases three distinct colorways directly inspired by the country's national flag: vibrant yellow, royal blue, and emerald green. All three kits share a unified template featuring a sharp V-neck collar, subtle contrast piping along the shoulders, and matching ribbed cuffs. Across the front and sleeves, each jersey incorporates a dynamic diagonal brushstroke graphic filled with repeating micro-motifs representing the three diamonds from the flag.
Contrasting details complete the look across the range, with royal blue trim and numbering adorning the primary yellow shirt, while bright yellow accents finish off the blue and green editions. Underpinned by slogans such as "Our Nation. Our Culture. Our Team" and "Wherever we go, we carry home," the new collection puts a strong emphasis on national identity as the team moves forward with its own branded apparel.
V-Varen Nagasaki 26-27 Peace Kit Released
Japanese club V-Varen Nagasaki and technical partner Fanatics have officially unveiled their special Peace Prayer Uniform for the 26-27 season. The commemorative strip continues the club's annual initiative of releasing dedicated peace jerseys, sharing messages of peace from Nagasaki to the wider football world.
The 26-27 special edition is themed "Pray in Layers" and serves as a retrospective collage of symbols from the club's previous peace shirts. The vibrant design incorporates subtle motifs of the Nagasaki Peace Statue, the surrounding sea and sky, Unzen azaleas, olive leaves, origami paper cranes, doves, and feathers. The outfield jersey showcases these overlapping elements in a soft pastel watercolor palette over an off-white base, while the goalkeeper variant features the identical artwork treated in a tonal slate blue-grey aesthetic.
V-Varen Nagasaki will wear the new strip on October 21, 2026, in their Peace Match fixture against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Offered in authentic player-issue specifications, the limited-edition jerseys are being made available through a brief pre-order window running until September 24 via the club's official store.
Real Madrid 26-27 125th Anniversary Kit Concept
Based on the previous leaked pictures, our partner @whatthekit_x have provided a concept of how the Real Madrid 2026-27 125th anniversary kit could look on the club's stars. Made by adidas, the special shirt features a clean white design with a subtle heritage-inspired pattern.
The standout detail is the 1902 original Real Madrid crest, which replaces the current badge in navy blue. A special sleeve emblem featuring a European Cup, '125' and 'Aniversario 1902-2027' completes the anniversary theme, while the adidas, Emirates and HP logos are kept tonal.
What do you think of the Real Madrid 2026-27 125th anniversary kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen 26-27 European Kit Released
Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen and Adidas have officially unveiled an exclusive new "Europatrikot" for the 26-27 season. Designed specifically for the team's campaign in the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup, the kit symbolizes the international journeys and unity of the Adlerträgerinnen.
The Adidas Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen 26-27 European jersey is based on a black canvas covered with an intricate, dynamic gray path pattern running across the torso and lower back. A clean white Adidas logo and the Indeed sponsor contrast against the dark background, while subtle gray three stripes run along the shoulders. Above the club crest sit two golden stars celebrating their league championship history, joined by Generali on the sleeve and LOTTO Hessen on the back.
Matching black shorts and socks complete the uniform. The Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen 26-27 European kit is available now through the club's official webshop and selected retail outlets for €100.
Nike Mercurial 26-27 'United' Pack 4 Boots Leaked - 3 New Pictures
rfboots has leaked new images of the new Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 boots, part of the United 004 collection, which will be released soon.
The boots feature a fresh light blue primary color with vibrant orange details, including a silver Swoosh with orange outlining and an orange Nike United logo on the heel.
