Mizuno Logo Evolution - Which One Will Appear on Lazio's Kits?
Following the official announcement of the deal between Lazio and Mizuno, we take a look at the evolution of the Mizuno logo over the years and the different possible logos that Mizuno could use on the Italian club’s shirts.
The History of Mizuno's Logo in Football - J. League beginnings
The image below shows every logo used by Mizuno since their inception in 1906.
When the Japanese brand first started making football kits for the J. League teams in the early 90s, they used the capital M logo on all their shirts, like these Tokyo Verdy and Yokahama F. Marinos jerseys show. The logo would of course have been very recognisable in their home country.
Tokyo Verdy away 1993, Cerezo Osaka home 94-95, Yokohama F. Marinos home 1993
When producing kits for Steinhousemuir FC of Scotland in the 94-95 season, they opted to incorporate the Mizuno name into the logo, placing the lettering under the capital M, probably to gain more visibility and recognition in a new international market. Other UK club kits around this time featured the same logo.
Steinhousemuir away 94-95, Reading home 97-98
International Recognition
This trend continued for much of the 90s, seemingly using different logos for the domestic and international markets, but towards the end of the decade, they started to use both logos on international club kits.
Watford home 97-98
In their sole season as technical sponsor of Marseille in 95-96, they dropped the M logo and just used the Mizuno name logo, this time with a central placing on the shirt.
Marseille home 95-96
The Runbird Era
Although they adopted the Runbird logo in 1993, it wasn’t until the 98-99 season that we saw it used for the first time on football kits, appearing on Scunthorpe’s kits with Mizuno lettering underneath. This became the norm for the years that followed, appearing on the shirts of Fiorentina in the 01-02 season and many other clubs across the world.
Fiorentina away and home 01-02, Scunthorpe home 98-99
Although occasionally in the early 2000s the old M logo was seen, the Runbird with Mizuno lettering underneath took hold and was used on the vast majority of the brand’s jerseys until 2019, when they dropped their name from the logo.
Ho Chi Minh City home 2018, the last year to use this version of the logo
We have seen many brands and even clubs changing their visual brand image to something more minimal in recent years, with Adidas being the latest to follow in Mizuno’s footsteps in this sense, just as Macron did before them in 2018, also dropping their name and using a simple logo free of lettering.
Citadella third 21-22, Nagoya Grampus home 2021, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo home 2022
Return to the Big Stage in Europe
Based on their designs over the last few years, including for some clubs in Italy, it is most likely that Lazio’s kits will feature the Runbird without any lettering underneath, but given brands’ love for nostalgia and drawing inspiration from their archives, don’t rule out seeing another variation on some of their kits in the coming years.
Which logo would you like to see used on Lazio’s kits next season? Let us know in the comments.
OH Leuven 26-27 Away Kit Released
Belgian Pro League club Oud-Heverlee Leuven have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Jako, the new shirt introduces a bold dark look for the upcoming domestic campaign.
The Jako OH Leuven 2026-27 away shirt features a black base with deep green vertical stripes and vibrant orange pinstripes running down the body. Dark green detailing appears on the collar and sleeve cuffs, while the Jako logo and club crest are centrally positioned on the chest.
What do you think of the new OH Leuven 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
New Material for UEFA Champions League Patches?
Based on images from Manchester United's recent posts, it appears that the Starball and UEFA Foundation sleeve patches for the 26-27 UEFA Champions League might be moving away from the traditional velvet material. Instead, they seem to feature a noticeably thinner and flatter composition.
Without high-resolution close-ups, the exact material specifications cannot be fully confirmed just yet.
However, this potential shift remains unconfirmed, as other clubs have not displayed this change. Real Betis, for instance, still appeared with standard velvet-textured patches during their recent 26-27 Champions League portrait photoshoot sessions.
We will have to wait for official confirmation and close-up looks once the competition gets underway. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the collage.
Almere City 26-27 Cup Kit Released
Dutch club Almere City have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 Cup kit. Made by Craft, the special “HANASAKA!” shirt celebrates the club’s connection with Japan through owner Yanmar and the Yanmar Hanasaka International Youth Cup, an U19 tournament organised by Almere City at the Yanmar Stadion.
The Craft Almere City 2026-27 Cup shirt features a black base with subtle tonal cherry blossom branch motifs across the front. Mint green and pastel pink details add contrast, with a mint crew-neck collar and sponsor branding joined by a pink monochrome club crest, Craft logo and sleeve trims.
What do you think of the new Almere City 2026-27 Cup kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Sutton United 26-27 Third Kit Released
English club Sutton United and kit manufacturer VX3 have officially unveiled the club's new third kit for the 2026-27 campaign. Themed around the slogan "Where Passion Blooms," the release pays homage to the local area's historic lavender fields and was presented alongside players from the Sutton United Women's squad.
The VX3 Sutton United 26-27 third shirt is predominantly light lavender purple, paired with contrasting dark purple raglan sleeves and a matching polo collar. A monochrome purple club badge sits on the left chest, complemented by dark purple sponsor logos and an embroidered sprig of lavender on the upper back just below the neckline.
The new third kit completes Sutton United's kit set for the 2026-27 season alongside their previously released home and away strips.
Plymouth Argyle 26-27 Third Kit Released
Puma and Plymouth Argyle have officially launched the club's new third kit for the 26-27 season. Designed to make a bold visual impact on the pitch, the new strip brings back a vibrant tangerine look for the Pilgrims.
The Puma Plymouth Argyle 2026-27 third jersey combines a vivid orange base with contrasting black trim across the collar, shoulders, and cuffs. The front proudly features a monochrome black version of Argyle's iconic Mayflower crest, accompanied by black Puma cat branding and sponsor detailing from Lighthouse Charity.
The new third kit is available immediately via Argyle's official online store and in-person retail locations.
Catania FC 26-27 Away Kit Released
Italian club Catania FC and technical sponsor Erreà have officially launched their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Arriving as part of the brand's "COLORI DEI TERRITORI" collection, the release completes the club's full wardrobe for the new campaign following the earlier debuts of their volcanic-themed third and traditional rossazzurri home strips.
The Erreà Catania 2026-27 away shirt is predominantly white, accented with dark grey detailing along the thick V-neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and shoulder trims. Across the front and sleeves, the jersey incorporates a subtle tonal graphic pattern inspired by local Catanese heritage and the city's iconic elephant symbol.
The new Catania FC 26-27 away uniform is completed with matching shorts and socks and is available now through the club's official retail channels.