New Feature - Football Kit Archive Has Hundreds of Old and New Kit Brand Battle Graphics
Launched back in 2019, our site devoted to classic football shirts, Football Kit Archive, has been updated and improved multiple times. Today, we want to present the latest feature, which sees the introduction of proper kit brand battle infographics.
These are now available for current and past seasons, complete with team and brand logos.
Kit Brand Battle Infographics
The old kit battle pie charts were quite basic in terms of the visual information, giving only the number of teams supplied by each brand. Now, the respective brand logos have been added for a better overview. This is also why the individual club crests appear around the pie chart, so users can easily identify who has what kit maker.
The new infographics on Football Kit Archive seek to improve the user's experience and be more informative on first sight.
We would like to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Do you like this new feature? What other improvements would you like to see?
Vintage Football Shirts
from Cult Kits
2010/11 Real Zaragoza Paredes #3 *Player Issue* L/S Away Shirt (M) Adidas
2005/06 Real Madrid Zidane #5 Home Shirt (M) Adidas
2003/05 Chelsea Lampard #8 Home Shirt (XXL) Umbro
2002/04 River Plate Home Shirt (M) Adidas
2012 Nagoya Grampus #12 Home Shirt (S) Le Coq
1990'S Vintage Nike Tiempo Football Boot (8)
1998 Les Bleus Home Shirt 'France' (Multiple Sizes) Dreamers
2002/03 Rangers Caniggia #7 Home Shirt (S) Diadora
1993/94 Yokohoma Marinos Tracksuit Bottoms (XL) Mizuno
2011/12 New York Cosmos *BNWT* Fleece Baseball Jacket (Multiple Sizes) Umbro
Umbro Launches Nations 2026 Collection
Umbro has released the Nations collection, inspired by the 2026 World Cup. The designs are available for **Brazil, Argentina, France, England, Japan and Morocco**. Rather than official team replicas, the pieces feature authorial reinterpretations with custom color palettes, exclusive graphics, crests and typography developed specifically for the project.
Each jersey includes symbolic details tied to the respective nation's identity, balancing minimalist and bolder approaches. Umbro Brazil director Eduardo Dal Pogetto noted that the aim was to go beyond traditional sportswear and create pieces representing the energy and identity of various nations with a modern outlook for daily use.
The jerseys are available now on the official Umbro Brazil website and select retailers, priced at R$349.99.
Arsenal Switches to Home Kit for Title Celebrations
After securing the Premier League title while playing in their Trefoil-adorned third kit, the Arsenal squad made a deliberate wardrobe change into their traditional 25-26 red and white home kit to actually lift the trophy.
This evokes memories of FC Barcelona, who famously wore orange but switched to their home shirt for the title lifting. In contrast to Arsenal, Barcelona just switched the shirt and kept the orange shorts and socks.
Do you like teams switching into their primary colors after the final whistle to ensure historic celebrations are captured in their iconic home kits?
Manchester City Debuts 26-27 Home Kit
Man City did not wear the special golden inscription for Pep Guardiola. This edition was exclusively available at the stadium store, limited to 500 shirts.
Atalanta, Marseille & Wolfsburg Change Logos for 26-27 Season
Vietnamese kit freaks Chuyện Áo Đấu have created a nice infographic of three European teams' logo changes for the 26-27 season. All of them have one thing in common - they are circular.
The underlying reasoning for this widespread circular design trend across modern football is primarily driven by digital functionality and commercial scalability. Circular, stripped-down logos provide a sense of visual balance and are significantly easier to apply across various media, ranging from tiny social media avatars to global lifestyle merchandise.
However, this rush toward extreme minimalism is increasingly alienating traditional football supporters and risking a severe homogenization of the sport's visual landscape.
For Wolfsburg, the change was praised by fans, as the Zinnen crest has been the fans' favorite design ever since. For Atalanta, it was also rooted in history, while OM was the biggest update.
Lotto and H&M Release Football Heritage Collection Ahead of 2026 World Cup
H&M has collaborated with Italian sportswear brand Lotto on a collection that draws from the heritage label's football archives. The range reinterprets classic designs through a contemporary lens, incorporating graphic stripes, the signature double diamond jacquard and elements suited for both on-pitch and street use. Items include loose-fit football jerseys, relaxed shorts, oversized t-shirts, caps, socks and footwear.
The collection launched on May 21, 2026, in select H&M stores and on hm.com, with rollout in various markets, including through partners such as Superbalist.










