Adidas & Nike Dominate 2021-22 Champions, Europa & Conference League Kit Battles
Sep 16, 2021, by Chris
- Champions League: Nike leads the 2021-22 Champions League kit supply with 13 teams, followed by Adidas (8) and Puma (5).
- Europa League: Adidas and Nike are tied in the 2021-22 Europa League, each supplying kits for 8 teams.
- Overall Brand Dominance: Adidas, Nike, and Puma supply the vast majority of kits (70.8%) across all three UEFA competitions, with Nike having more teams than all other smaller brands combined.
Today sees not only the start of the 2021-2022 UEFA Europa League but also the beginning of the all-new UEFA Europa Conference League. Let us take a look at which brands dominate the first, second, and third levels of European football, with the help of great infographics by Planeta Fobal.
2021-2022 UEFA Champions League Kit Battle
The 21-22 UEFA Champions League kit battle is quite clearly lead by Nike, ahead of Adidas and Puma.
Nike clearly leads in the Champions League
Nike makes 13 of the 32 teams (40.6%). Adidas comes second with 8 teams, Puma comes third with 5 teams. 6 teams have other suppliers.
2021-2022 UEFA Europa League Brand Battle
In the 2021-22 Europa League season, Adidas and Nike supply exactly half of the 32 teams, with both brands making the kits for 8 clubs.
Puma comes third with four teams. Macron has 3 teams, while Kappa, Jako, and Hummel have 2.EA7 (Emporio Armani Sports Company), Castore, and Umbro have one team under contract, respectively.
2021-2022 UEFA Europa Conference League Brand Battle
The new Conference League sees a heavy dominance of Adidas and Nike - Adidas supplies 10 clubs, Nike 9 clubs, while Puma has three teams. Nine "small" brands offer great brand diversity in the new UEFA competition.
2021-2022 UEFA Brand Battles - Overall
Overall, the dominance of Adidas, Nike, and Puma in the three UEFA club competitions is remarkable.
Nike has more teams than all "small" brands combined
Of the 96 teams qualified, 68 have kits from Adidas, Nike, and Puma (70.8%), while 28 have kits of other brands (29,2%).
Nike has more teams than all "small brands" combined - 30 vs 28. Adidas has 26 teams, Puma has 12 teams.
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Brunei 2026 Home & Away Kits Released: Bold New Looks for the Wasps
Brunei have officially revealed their brand-new home and away kits for the 2026 season, bringing fresh and eye-catching designs to Southeast Asian football.
The home jersey proudly showcases Brunei's traditional national colors, utilizing a vibrant yellow base accented by striking black and white details that mirror the nation's flag. The design blends cultural heritage with a modern athletic fit, ensuring the team looks sharp when playing on home soil.
Complementing the home strip, the new away kit offers a sleek and contrasting aesthetic, typically featuring a dark or alternate colorway that gives the Wasps a fierce and formidable look for their travels abroad. Both shirts are crafted from lightweight, high-performance fabrics designed to keep players cool and agile on the pitch.
Perth Glory 2026-27 Home & Away Kits Released: Celebrating 30 Years of History with Macron
Perth Glory have officially unveiled their brand-new home and away kits for the 2026-27 season, crafted by technical partner Macron. This release marks a monumental milestone for the club as they proudly celebrate their 30th anniversary campaign.
Guided by the commemorative motto "History Redefined," the new collection beautifully bridges the gap between honoring the club's rich heritage since 1996 and embracing a modern aesthetic. The home kit stays true to Perth Glory's iconic purple and orange identity, while the away shirt offers a fresh, striking design tailored for battles on the road.
Both jerseys feature special celebratory details acknowledging three decades of football alongside Macron's signature performance technology, ensuring top-tier comfort and style for both players and supporters.
Sydney FC 26-27 Away Kit Released: A 90s-Inspired Tribute to the Harbour Bridge
Sydney FC and technical partner Under Armour have officially unveiled the club’s new away kit for the 2026–27 A-League season. Following the recent release of their land-and-sea-inspired home shirt, the new away strip turns back the clock with a bold, 90s-infused aesthetic celebrating the city's most iconic landmark.
The new away jersey features a crisp white base layered with striking graphics in Sydney FC Sky Blue and navy. At the heart of the design is a retro graphic pattern inspired by the unmistakable shape of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, blending vintage nostalgia with modern streetwear appeal.
The new Sydney FC 2026–27 away kit is available now via the club and Under Armour official online stores.
Full Jordan PSG 26-27 Third Kit Look Leaked - Shorts Feature Matching Graphic
We can give you an almost full look at the Jordan Paris Saint-Germain 26-27 third kit, confirming that the design extends directly onto the shorts. Our mockup is modeled by Ousmane Dembélé, the uniform combines the dark base and multicolor blurred central Hechter stripe of the jersey with matching shorts that replicate the textured vertical line motif, completed with vibrant red Jordan Jumpman and PSG crest detailing.
