Santos FC 2025 Third Kit Released - Reissue of 2012 Neymar Classic
- Kit Release: Santos FC has released their 2025-26 third kit, designed by Umbro as a reissue of the blue jersey worn by Neymar Jr. in 2012.
- Design Details: The light blue jersey features a tonal polo collar, subtle wavy graphic, a hem seal with a crown and 'prince' nickname, and a hidden message inside the collar referencing Neymar's farewell.
- Tribute to Neymar: The kit pays homage to Neymar's time at Santos, with details like the numbering font referencing the 2011 Libertadores-winning kit and the inside collar message of his promise to return.
Update: The Santos players just debuted their 2025-26 third kit in yesterday’s loss against Botafogo. It evokes memories of the blue jersey worn by Neymar Jr during his first spell at the club in 2012.
The Santos FC 2025 third jersey by Umbro, designed as a reissue of the iconic kit worn by Neymar Jr. during his first spell at the club in 2012, was launched this afternoon.
Santos 25-26 Third Kit
Check out Umbro's Santos 25-26 third jersey below.
The Umbro Santos 2025-26 third football shirt celebrates Neymar's return to the club, closely mirrors the beloved 2012 design. The Umbro Santos 2025 "Neymar" special jersey is predominantly light blue. It features a tonal polo collar in the same light blue hue and a subtle wavy graphic across the body.
The tribute to Neymar is woven throughout the design with several details:
- A special hem seal includes a crown and the nickname "prince," alluding to Neymar as Pelé's successor. The lettering in the seal cleverly incorporates a 'P' and 'N' that subliminally form the number '10'.
- A particularly interesting detail is found on the inside of the collar: when raised (a style Neymar was known for early in his career), it reveals the phrase “I'm going, but I'm coming back,” spoken by the star during his 2013 farewell from the club.
- Curiously, the numbering font used is a nod to Santos' 2011 Libertadores-winning kit (also by Umbro), rather than the straight font used on the 2012 Nike shirt that inspired the colorway.
Previously, Eduardo Dal Pogetto (Umbro representative) had confirmed the shirt's development and explained the story, stating, "This shirt has always been a request from Santos fans and the arrival of Neymar Jr. has turned this launch into a real mission." He acknowledged the challenging timeline, aiming to deliver a quality product to fans quickly.
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