Exclusive: Erreà Sheffield United Kit (Partly) Created by AI, AI Launch Images With Minor Errors
Jan 30, 2026, by Chris
- AI Kit Design: Erreà's Sheffield United Lunar New Year jersey design and promotional imagery heavily used AI, marking a first for undisclosed AI usage in football kit design.
- Launch Image Errors: The launch images for the kit contained errors, such as an incorrectly rendered collar, which is typical of AI-generated content.
- AI Detection: AI detection tools confirmed that the promotional imagery was likely generated using artificial intelligence, and the kit pattern design also had a high confidence score for AI generation.
Erreà's Sheffield United Lunar New Year jersey was well received in the kit community. However, we have found out that AI was heavily used in the process.
The launch images look nice, but AI played a big role here
Erreà Heavily Uses AI for Sheffield United Year of the Horse Kit
When seeing the launch image of the Sheffield United Year of the Horse jersey from afar, we immediately thought that something was wrong here - the faces just looked too smooth and glossy, something typical for AI models. A closer look showcased that the collar detail in the launch image was wrong, also typical for AI that messes up with details - the AI detection tool Sightengine confirmed that the promotional imagery was likely generated using artificial intelligence. But that's not all.
The kit design pattern was apparently also created with AI, with a confidence score of 88% (they used Midjourney likely).
The incorrectly rendered collar in the launch photos differs from the actual product's red, gold, and cream trim
This marks a significant moment in football kit design, as it is the first time that a brand used AI that heavily without disclosing it.
Aston Villa 26-27 Third Kit On Sale Early in Adidas Store
Aston Villa's 26-27 third kit has gone on sale early at an official Adidas store in Tenerife ahead of its official launch.
Photos shared by supporter @squirrelvilla confirmed that the complete strip was available to buy in Playa De Las Americas, giving fans an early look at the new shirt and matching shorts in hand.
The Adidas Aston Villa 26-27 third shirt features a light icy blue base covered in an elaborate, repeating swirl pattern across the front and sleeves. Claret detailing highlights the crew neck collar, sleeve cuffs, and signature Three Stripes, while both the centered Adidas logo and Aston Villa crest sit prominently on the chest. The version bought in store was sold without a main front sponsor.
FC Penafiel 26-27 Home Kit Released
Portuguese Liga 2 club FC Penafiel has officially launched its new home kit for the 26-27 season, produced by Nike. The release heralds a new kit deal for the club, leaning into a classic aesthetic that honors their traditional Rubro-Negro identity.
The Nike FC Penafiel 26-27 home jersey is predominantly red, styled with a contrasting black polo collar and open v-neck cut. Adding to the retro design, the club badge is set within a dark circular crest frame on the left chest, accompanied by a black Nike Swoosh and white Abanca sponsorship branding across the chest.
The FC Penafiel 26-27 home shirt is available now through the club's official webshop, priced at €59.99.
Nigeria Women Update Crest With 10 Stars
At the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), defending champions Nigeria featured a special detail on their shirts: 10 stars added above their crest. The "Super Falcons" had never worn stars on their kits in previous WAFCONs.
The 10 stars represent Nigeria's 10 continental titles, celebrating their history as the most dominant team in African women's football. Big thanks to our Vietnamese partner @jerseystory_vn for the collage image.