Special Adidas Aston Villa "Black Sabbath" Kit Print + Unique Adidas Predator Revealed
Oct 30, 2024, by Chris
- Collaboration: Aston Villa, Adidas, and Black Sabbath have collaborated on a limited-edition collection to honor Ozzy Osbourne, including a unique shirt and football boots.
- Limited Edition Shirt: The Aston Villa shirt features a "Black Sabbath" print on the back, mirroring the regular kit, and is limited to 250 pieces with a Black Sabbath patch.
- Custom Predator Boots: Adidas Predator boots have been hand-painted in a Black Sabbath aesthetic by Jordan Dawson, to be worn by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martínez.
Aston Villa has teamed up with Adidas and rock legends Black Sabbath to honor Ozzy Osbourne, blending football and music in a limited-edition collection.
Ozzy Osbourne, Aston Villa supporter, is the iconic frontman of Black Sabbath. He is considered the "Godfather of Heavy Metal." His powerful vocals and wild stage presence helped define the genre.
Aston Villa, Adidas, and Black Sabbath Unite to Celebrate Ozzy Osbourne’s Legacy
The Adidas x Aston Villa x Black Sabbath collection includes an exclusive Predator football boot and an Aston Villa shirt Black Sabbath print on the back of Aston Villa's shirt.
Limited Edition Aston Villa x Black Sabbath Back-of-Shirt Shirt Print
The limited edition Aston Villa shirt featuring "Black Sabbath" on the back is the same as the regular home kit, just with the Black Sabbath logo pn the back. It will be worn tonight as Villa faces Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.
With only 250 shirts (200 home kits and 50 black goalkeeper kits) available, each shirt comes with a Black Sabbath patch and is priced at £120.
Custom Adidas Predator 24 Black Sabbath Boots - To Be Worn by Emi Martínez
The Adidas Predator 24 "Black Sabbath" football boot has been hand-painted by artist Jordan Dawson. It embodies the essence of Black Sabbath’s dark, striking aesthetic.
For the design, Dawson drew inspiration from the band’s legendary albums and live performances, using a black and purple color scheme to reflect Black Sabbath’s signature style.
The Adidas Predator boots are a one-on-one custom paint job. They will be worn by Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martínez in today's match vs Crystal Palace,
"Hand-painting this design allowed me to merge fine artistry, sport, and the spirit of heavy metal music," Dawson explained.
Ozzy Osbourne himself expressed his excitement: "My absolute favorite colors in the world have always been purple and black... Tony, Geezer, Bill, and I look at this as a huge honor."
What do you think of the special Predators and the kit print? Would you have liked to see a unique Aston Villa Black Sabbath kit? Let us know in the comments below.
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Moving away from the club's traditional Bavarian-inspired palettes and subtle motifs of previous years, the new Wiesn shirt introduces a radical look featuring a vibrant, multicolored abstract graphic set against a black base. The energetic design is complemented by off-white Three Stripes on the shoulders, the classic Adidas Trefoil logo, an ornate heritage Bayern Munich crest, and cream sponsor detailing.
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As two of the primary headline athletes for New Balance's flagship speed silo, their synchronized switch away from standard on-pitch colorways to a whiteout look points toward an upcoming limited-edition pack or special release from the American brand in the near future.
It’s normal that brands hide their new flagship-shoes with a whiteout colorway until their release takes place officially, so competitors can’t already get an early glimpse into their newest design.
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National League South side AFC Totton have officially unveiled their new away and cup kits ahead of the new season, made by new suppiler New Balance, who replaced Macron.
The new away kit introduces an interesting look with pale orange base and halftone geometric pattern, combined with black details. The cup kit, on the other hand, stay close to the traditional colors but reverses them, creating a classy look that matches well with the club aesthetic. The cup kit also features Snow as their shirt sponsor, instead of Garmin like the away jersey.
What do you think of the New Balance Totton 26-27 away and cup kits? Let us know in the comments.
Ayutthaya United 26-27 Away Kit Released
Thai club Ayutthaya United have officially unveiled their new 2026-27 away kit. Made by Umbro, the new shirt is launched under the theme “The Way Of Life”, celebrating the historic riverside culture and heritage of Ayutthaya.
The Umbro Ayutthaya United 2026-27 away shirt features a predominantly pale pink base, decorated with detailed illustrations of traditional boats, waterways and historic architecture. A white polo-style collar, vibrant pink Umbro logos and diamond detailing on the sleeve cuffs complete the design, while white side panels with pink piping frame the navy Chang sponsor and club crest.
What do you think of the new Ayutthaya United 2026-27 away kit? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Aalborg Boldklub 26-27 Third Kit Released
Danish club AaB and technical sponsor Macron have officially revealed the new 2026-27 third kit, developed in collaboration with design studio Societas. The shirt completes the club's "Klubhus Kollektionen" (Clubhouse Collection) for the 26-27 season, following the release of the home and away kits earlier this summer.
The AaB 2026-27 third jersey takes direct inspiration from the yellow brick architecture of the club's historic clubhouse on Hornevej, which originally opened in 1970. The shirt features a warm tan base complemented by an all-over tonal brick-wall pattern across the body and sleeves. A classic white polo collar and matching white sleeve cuffs add a retro touch, enhanced by subtle red accents under the collar placket.
All logos on the front are rendered in monochrome white, including the vintage AaB crest, the Macron Hero, the Societas insignia below the collar, and the main Nykredit sponsor. Finishing off the bespoke look, the club's traditional red "AAB af 1885" pennant flag is embroidered on the upper back below the neckline.