After Whole Career With Nike: Carvajal Leaves Swoosh for Puma
Oct 27, 2023, by Chris
- 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.
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.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR Collection Leaked
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool LFSTLR collection for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, courtesy of kit insider @KamilBerberler. Following the popular black and gold capsule from the previous campaign, the newest lifestyle range from Adidas Originals switches direction with a sleek black and vibrant red color palette, merging retro football heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
The standout piece of the collection is a long-sleeve lifestyle jersey finished in a deep black base with a subtle, tonal all-over graphic incorporating the iconic Liver bird. Contrasting vibrant red accents define the look, highlighting the classic Adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders and sleeves, the ribbed cuffs, and centrally stacked Trefoil and Liver bird logos. A matching full-zip coach track jacket and tailored track pants carry the same stealthy tonal pattern and bright red detailing.
Alongside the tracksuit is a bold red pullover hoodie featuring dark, centered chest emblems and "YNWA" typography printed on the sleeve cuff. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxed-fitting black t-shirt that displays the stacked red logos on the chest, a jacquard "YNWA" pattern knitted into the ribbed crew collar, and an oversized red "YNWA" wordmark across the lower back hem. The new Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR range is expected to launch in the coming months.
Black & Gold Liverpool 26-27 Lifestyle Shirt Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool 26-27 special-edition lifestyle and pre-match shirt have surfaced online, providing the clearest look yet at the luxurious black and gold design. Known unofficially as the "Gold Leaf" jersey, the shirt is set to release during the 26-27 season as part of Adidas's off-pitch and culture range for the club. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a stealth black foundation covered by an intricate metallic gold diamond lattice pattern across the front and back of the torso. Each diamond enclosure contains an ornate floral damask motif inspired by traditional Southeast Asian art, honoring Liverpool's vast Thai fanbase. A classic Adidas Trefoil logo appears on the right chest alongside the Liver bird crest on the left, both applied in matching gold.
Completing the design are solid black sleeves and a crossover V-neck collar detailed with a gold inner trim. Tailored as a high-fashion crossover rather than a competitive match kit, this special-edition pre-match and lifestyle shirt will be available in the 26-27 season.
