After Whole Career With Nike: Carvajal Leaves Swoosh for Puma

Oct 27, 2023

by Chris

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Player Transition: Real Madrid right-back Daniel Carvajal has ended his long-term Nike partnership to join Puma.
Puma Strategy: Puma is actively signing top soccer athletes, aiming to compete with Nike and Adidas.
Carvajal's Timeline: Carvajal was seen training in Puma boots just days after wearing Nike boots in a match, marking the end of his Nike association that began before his professional career.

Update: On Thursday, it was officially announced that Daniel Carvajal, the right-back for Real Madrid, has switched from Nike to Puma. The 31-year-old will now be wearing Puma Future football boots, ending his career-long association with Nike.

Spanish defender Daniel Carvajal is set to become the latest athlete to leave Nike for Puma. Carvajal's move follows the likes of Neymar, Kai Havertz, and Jack Grealish, who all made the switch from Nike to Puma.

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After Whole Career With Nike: Carvajal Becomes Latest Player to Switch from Nike to Puma

Carvajal was spotted wearing the latest Puma Ultra Ultimate colorway in today's training session, just three days after wearing branded Nike Phantom GX boots during the EURO qualifying match against Norway. The move probably marks the end of Carvajal's long-term partnership with Nike, which began even before he turned professional.

The switch to Puma comes as the German sportswear brand continues to ramp up its efforts to compete with Nike and Adidas in the soccer market. Puma have been aggressively signing top athletes in the sport, while Nike have put more of their focus on the women's game.

Have you ever expected Carvajal to wear any other brand than Nike? What do you think of Carvajal's move to Puma? Share your thoughts in the comments below.