Celtic Wears Authentic Short-Sleeve & Replica Long-Sleeve Kits

Sep 25, 2025

by Chris

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Unusual Kit Mix: During a recent League Cup match, some Celtic players wore authentic short-sleeve jerseys while others wore replica long-sleeve versions.
Replica Long-Sleeve Kits: Celtic's long-sleeve kits are only available as replicas, distinguishable by their stitched 3 Stripes extending to the cuff.
Adidas Club Status: Celtic is considered a 'local elite' adidas club, unlike 'global elite' clubs, which explains why authentic long-sleeve kits are not produced for them, although they are for other local elite teams.

In their recent League Cup match, Celtic took to the pitch with an unusual shirt mix, as greatly spotted by Reddit user PianoLoud3622. While most players wore the authentic short-sleeve adidas jerseys - featuring heat-applied 3 Stripes, lightweight fabric and crest - some players, including Tounekti, appeared in long-sleeve versions that were replicas rather than authentic models.

Celtic Long-Sleeve Kits Only Available as Replica

The replica long sleeves were identifiable by their stitched 3 Stripes, which extended down to the cuff, unlike the authentic long-sleeve player issue designs.

Celtic is considered a “local elite” adidas club, rather than a “global elite” like Real Madrid or Liverpool, which partly explains why authentic long-sleeve kits are not produced for them. Interestingly, long-sleeve authentic versions are available for other adidas local elite clubs such as Aston Villa and Newcastle.