5 Teams We Would Love to See Using Icon as Crest on Kits
Mar 4, 2021, by Simon
- Club Identity Overhaul: Many football clubs are updating their identities for better recognition.
- Simplified Club Icons: Some clubs could use simplified icons from their crests on kits, like Liverpool's Liverbird.
- Examples of Icon Use: The article suggests Aston Villa (lion), Benevento (witch), Lyon (lion), Sevilla (curved initials), and Werder Bremen ('W') as examples.
Over the course of the last few years, the world of football is witnessing how a lot of famous clubs are completely overhauling their identities (Inter Milan, Sparta Prague...) to become more easily recognisable.
We wanted to take a look at 5 football clubs that can already simplify their appearance for certain products without changing anything fundamentally - by simply following the example of Liverpool and their famous 'Liverbird' on football kits.
Football Kits for Popular Clubs with Simple Icons as Club Logo
In this instance it means that Aston Villa uses a lion, Benevento a witch on a broom and Olympique Lyonnais another lion, while Sevilla would rely on the club's curved initials and Werder Bremen on a simple 'W'.
Basically, we took the instantly recognisable icon of each crest and applied only this icon on each football shirt. The results simplify the appearance, while still representing each club and their identity.
Aston Villa
Benevento Calcio
Olympique Lyonnais
Sevilla FC
Werder Bremen
What do you think of these concepts kits with simple icons as their crest? Do you like current examples like the Liverbird on LFC's kits? Drop us a line below.
Nike Sabrina 4 Outsole Sparks Comparisons to Ezeta Logo
Nike has unveiled the latest colorway of Sabrina Ionescu's signature basketball shoe, the Nike Sabrina 4 "The Switch". While the sneaker stands out with its vibrant blend of desert pink and lemon venom tones, a detailed look at the outsole has caught the attention of the football kit community for an unexpected reason.
The shoe's traction pattern features an intricate array of small, angled rubber lugs designed to deliver multi-directional court grip. However, numerous fans and followers noticed that the shape of these individual traction nubs looks remarkably similar to the geometric emblem of Italian sportswear brand Ezeta, prompting many to message the label's founders about the resemblance.
While the outsole pattern is undoubtedly Nike's performance-oriented traction engineered around Sabrina's signature identity, the visual likeness to Ezeta's mark is striking. Do you think this is purely a coincidence, or a curious case of parallel design?
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Unionistas de Salamanca 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
Spanish Primera Federación side Unionistas de Salamanca and technical partner Erreà have officially unveiled the club's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Staying true to the club's fan-owned ethos, the designs were chosen directly by club members through an open design competition and multi-stage vote.
The Erreà Unionistas de Salamanca 26-27 home shirt stays true to tradition with a half-and-half black and white design, accented by subtle tonal vertical pinstripes across the front. Bright yellow trim details the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the back features a clean white panel with fine pinstripes to host player names and numbers.
Taking a bold and creative direction, the Unionistas 26-27 away jersey features a vibrant pink base that fades into deep navy tones towards the bottom hem. The shirt pays tribute to the local region by subtly embedding the names of all 362 municipalities in the province of Salamanca into the fabric graphic, while sleeve cuffs carry lyrics dedicated to the club's loyal travelling fanbase.
Club Legend Dida Pictured in AC Milan Home Kit
AC Milan legend Nelson Dida has been spotted wearing the club's home kit, bringing a wave of nostalgia to Rossoneri supporters. The legendary Brazilian goalkeeper, who spent a trophy-laden decade at San Siro winning two Champions League titles and a Serie A crown, showed that the classic red and black look fits club icons seamlessly.
The jersey is designed by Puma and marks a return to classic style, featuring traditional thick red-and-black vertical stripes across the body. White sponsor and manufacturer logos complement the iconic colorway, along with refined collar and cuff detailing that blends heritage with modern performance aesthetics.
Seeing Dida sporting an outfield home jersey rather than his familiar goalkeeper attire was a pleasant surprise for fans, highlighting the enduring connection between the club's celebrated history and its modern visual identity.
