Nike Mysteriously Removes Barcelona 2011 Template From Kit Configurator
1 hour ago, by Chris
- Nike's Template Removal: Nike has quietly removed the 'Icon 2011' template, a headline option, from its custom teamwear configurator, leaving only 9 selectable graphics instead of the advertised 10.
- Details of the Missing Icon 2011: The omitted 'Icon 2011' template is an asymmetric striped graphic inspired by FC Barcelona's 2011-12 kit, which was previously available for grassroots clubs to customize.
- Unknown Reasons and Professional Club Usage: The reasons behind Icon 2011's removal are unknown, despite the identical graphic already being used for prominent professional clubs' 26-27 Nike kits, while other iconic heritage designs remain accessible.
Nike has quietly removed one of its headline options from its custom teamwear configurator. While the platform's landing page still advertises "10 icons" celebrating historic moments from the brand's football archives, only 9 selectable graphic options are currently available to browse and customize.
The Missing Icon 2011: Nike Removes Barcelona Graphic
The omitted template is Icon 2011, an asymmetric striped graphic clearly inspired by FC Barcelona's 2011-12 look. The design had previously been available on the configurator, allowing grassroots clubs to build custom kits with the heritage pattern. Interestingly, the identical 2011 graphic has already been rolled out to prominent professional clubs, appearing on the 26-27 Nike kits for teams like Beşiktaş and SC Freiburg.
The specific reasons behind the removal of Icon 2011 remain unknown. Notably, other iconic heritage designs, including the Barcelona 2012-13 sunset gradient (Icon 2012) and various retro graphics from 1995 to 2025, remain fully accessible for customization.
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