Will Fourth Kits Become the New Normal?
- Fourth Kit Trend: The release of fourth kits is becoming increasingly common, extending beyond top-tier clubs to mid-tier and smaller teams.
- PSG's Influence: Paris Saint-Germain is leading the fourth kit movement, driven by their successful partnership with Jordan, and is even planning to release a fifth kit.
- Commercial Goals: Many clubs no longer find three kits sufficient to meet commercial demands and fan expectations, leading to the increasing popularity of fourth kits.
In recent seasons, the trend of releasing a fourth kit has become increasingly prevalent, spreading rapidly from top-tier powerhouses down to mid-tier and smaller clubs. It begs the question: are three kits simply "not enough" anymore, and is the release of a fourth kit becoming the new standard in football?
Will Fourth Kits Become the New Normal?
If we look back, having just a home and an away kit used to be the absolute rule.
As football kit culture grew and commercial demands increased, third kits, which were initially an experimental luxury reserved only for the biggest clubs in European competitions, eventually became a mandatory release for almost every team each season.
Now, the kit world is evolving once again, and the fourth kit trend is gaining serious momentum.
The Current Season Explosion
To put things into perspective, this season alone we have recorded at least 16 different fourth kits being officially released.
This strategy is no longer just an exclusive tactic for the global elite. While heavyweights like Barcelona, Manchester City, PSG, and Inter Milan have all dropped fourth shirts, we are simultaneously seeing smaller and mid-size clubs jumping on the bandwagon, with the likes of Porto, Venezia, and Birmingham City all providing their fans with a fourth option.
The PSG Trendsetters
The undisputed leader of this movement is Paris Saint-Germain. Releasing a fourth kit has practically been a standard operating procedure for the Parisian club since the 2019-20 season, a trend heavily driven by their incredibly successful, streetwear-focused partnership with Jordan.
In fact, the club isn't even stopping at four; PSG is currently preparing to release an unprecedented 5th kit before the current campaign ends.
Are There Too Many Kits?
Everything changes, and football merchandising is no exception. It seems that for many clubs, three kits are no longer sufficient to satisfy commercial goals and modern fan demand.
One year ago, we published an article asking the exact question: Are clubs releasing too many kits and special collections? Today, this surging fourth kit trend firmly reaffirms the perspectives we laid out back then.
Will the fourth kit become an absolute, undeniable "standard" for every club's seasonal release cycle in the coming years?
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It is set to release tomorrow, June 3.
Netherlands 2026 World Cup Squad & Numbers Revealed
The Netherlands have named their 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
1: Bart Verbruggen
2: Jurriën Timber
3: Marten de Roon
4: Virgil van Dijk
5: Nathan Aké
6: Denzel Dumfries
7: Jorrel Hato
8: Micky van de Ven
9: Jan Paul van Hecke
10: Frenkie de Jong
11: Ryan Gravenberch
12: Teun Koopmeiners
13: Robin Roefs
14: Tijjani Reijnders
15: Guus Til
16: Quinten Timber
17: Mats Wieffer
18: Cody Gakpo
19: Memphis Depay
20: Donyell Malen
21: Brian Brobbey
22: Wout Weghorst
23: Mark Flekken
24: Justin Kluivert
25: Noa Lang
26: Crysencio Summerville
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The Belgian Red Devils have officially announced their squad numbers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kevin De Bruyne will wear the number 7 shirt, Leandro Trossard takes the number 10, Romelu Lukaku retains the 9, and Jeremy Doku is assigned the 11. Thibaut Courtois keeps the number 1 as the starting goalkeeper, with Senne Lammens on 12 and Mike Penders on 13.
Uruguay 2026 World Cup Squad Numbers Released
Uruguay have confirmed the jersey numbers for their players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The announcement follows the release of the final 26-man squad by coach Marcelo Bielsa on May 31. The roster includes a record seven players from Brazilian clubs, such as Giorgian de Arrascaeta of Flamengo, Federico Valverde, and others, highlighting the close ties between Uruguayan talent and the Brazilian league.
England Release Squad Numbers for 2026 World Cup
England have released their squad numbers for the 2026 World Cup.
1: Jordan Pickford
2: Ezri Konsa
3: Nico O'Reilly
4: Declan Rice
5: John Stones
6: Marc Guehi
7: Bukayo Saka
8: Elliot Anderson
9: Harry Kane
10: Jude Bellingham
11: Marcus Rashford
12: Tino Livramento
13: Dean Henderson
14: Jordan Henderson
15: Dan Burn
16: Kobbie Mainoo
17: Morgan Rogers
18: Anthony Gordon
19: Ollie Watkins
20: Noni Madueke
21: Eberechi Eze
22: Ivan Toney
23: James Trafford
24: Reece James
25: Djed Spence
26: Jarell Quansah
