EA Sports Lacks Licenses for Classic Kits in EA Sports FC 25
Aug 20, 2024, by Chris
- EA Sports FC 25 Hero Cards: The game introduces new Hero Cards featuring legendary players but with simplified, unauthentic looks.
- Licensing Issues: EA Sports lacks licenses for classic team kits, resulting in stripped-down versions missing logos, designs, and team crests.
- Kit Identification Challenge: Some simplified kits are easily recognizable, while others are difficult or impossible to identify, creating a unique challenge for fans.
EA Sports has introduced new Hero Cards for EA Sports FC 25, adding legendary players from the past to the game. However, while EA has acquired the rights to include these iconic players, they do not exactly look how we remember them.
Classic Kits for Hero Players Lack Logos & Details in EA Sports FC 25 Due to Missing Licenses
EA could not secure the licenses for many of the original teams and all of their classic kits. As a result, the kits featured in the game are simplified versions of the originals, missing key details such as brand logos, intricate designs, and, in many cases, even the team crests.
Some simplified kits are easy to identify; others couldn't be exactly identified by us at all
These stripped-down jerseys lack the authenticity that fans might expect from a tribute to football legends. Still, it is an interesting game for kit connoisseurs to know the kit and the season just by its simplified version.
We have put some of the original and stripped-down kits next together. Some are easy to recognize at first glance, e.g., Leverkusen and Chelsea), while others seem not to be based on an exact classic kit (e.g., Yaya Toure and Man City).
Do you recognize the classic kits just by their simplified versions? What do you think of EA's stripped-down classic kits for its FUT heroes? Let us know in the comments below.
Chelsea 26-27 Third Kit Spotted on Sale
The new Nike Chelsea 26-27 third shirt has been spotted on sale in official retail stores ahead of its scheduled launch. Photos taken at a Nike store in Orlando, Florida, reveal the final retail version on the racks with Premier League name and number printing, giving supporters a full look at the design before its official unveiling.
Premier League Uses Wrong Sleeve Patch on Arsenal Kit
The Premier League’s official Instagram promo for Matchweek 1 featured a major mistake: Arsenal's jersey was shown with the standard purple sleeve patch, while the golden champions patch was mistakenly placed on Liverpool's sleeve.
The error quickly sparked outrage among Gooners in the comment section. Big thanks to @jerseystory_vn for spotting the mistake and creating the graphic.
Oxford United 26-27 Third kit Released
Oxford United have officially announce their new third kit from Macron, ready for the upcoming 26-27 League One season.
Inspired by the creativity and culture of people of Oxford, the third kit uses a dark navy base with an outstanding yellow horizontal band. The collar, shoulder panels and details are also yellow, rounding off a "reversed home kit" look for the League One side.
What do you think of the new Oxford United 26-27 third kit by Macron? Let us know in the comments.
US Créteil 26-27 Home, Away & Third Kits Released
French Championnat National 1 side US Créteil have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 kit collection, made by adidas. The three-shirt lineup includes a special anniversary detail celebrating 90 years of the club.
The adidas US Créteil 2026-27 home shirt features a royal blue base with vibrant yellow pinstripes running down the front and lower back. Yellow also appears on the collar and adidas Three Stripes, while a subtle “1936 - 2026” anniversary print sits below the back collar. Free continues as the main front sponsor, with Deel on the sleeve.
The away shirt opts for a clean white base with a blue polo collar, yellow Three Stripes and a bold blue and yellow horizontal band across the chest.
Completing the collection, the third shirt comes in light pink with deep maroon detailing on the collar, adidas Three Stripes, sponsor logos and monochrome club crest.
What do you think of the new US Créteil 2026-27 kits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.