Goalkeeper

FC Juárez goalkeeper Benny Díaz was spotted wearing a pair of classic 2014 Nike Mercurial Vapor X boots during recent Liga MX action, as highlighted by football boot spotters @abcdefutbol. Remarkably, the Mexican-American goalkeeper's boots look almost brand new despite being released over a decade ago.

The pair worn by Díaz features the vivid Electric Green, Hyper Punch, and Black colorway that Nike launched in August 2014 ahead of the 14-15 campaign. Released alongside the high-cut Flyknit Superfly IV around the 2014 World Cup era, the tenth-generation Mercurial Vapor delivered a streamlined low-cut build that became an instant favorite among professionals and boot purists.

Unlike the knitted Superfly, the Vapor X was renowned for its ultra-thin, tongue-less Teijin synthetic upper, MicroControl texturing, and compressed nylon soleplate. While modern Mercurials now utilize Gripknit and Air Zoom units, the 2014 Vapor X is still widely considered one of the pinnacle synthetic speed boots, making Díaz's pristine retro pair a welcome sight on the pitch.

Former AS Saint-Étienne goalkeeper Jérémie Janot turned back the clock this week by pulling on one of the most memorable goalkeeper kits in modern football history: his custom Spider-Man shirt. The 49-year-old wore the iconic design during a charity Match des légendes at the Stade Jean-Dauger in Bayonne, France, bringing back pure nostalgia for kit enthusiasts and French football supporters.

The match was organized by former keeper Pascal Olmeta's charity association, Un sourire, un espoir pour la vie, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a star-studded roster featuring legends such as Zinédine Zidane, Fabien Barthez, Laurent Blanc, and Dimitri Payet. Janot proudly stepped onto the pitch wearing the unmistakable red-and-blue webbed jersey, complete with classic ASSE branding and the retro Konica Minolta sponsor across the chest.

Janot originally debuted the outfit on May 21, 2005, during the 04-05 Ligue 1 season in a 2-0 home victory against FC Istres at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Produced in collaboration with then-kit manufacturer Duarig, the goalkeeper famously walked out wearing a full Spider-Man mask before taking his place between the posts.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has taken matters into his own hands by acquiring Belgian goalkeeper glove brand REAL. Courtois debuted the gloves in Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Villarreal, officially taking the pitch in equipment produced by his own company.

The Belgian shot-stopper has a long personal history with the brand, having worn REAL gloves during his breakthrough years at Genk before moving abroad. Founded in Tongeren over three decades ago by Benny and Sabine Vanhaeren, the company was bought by Courtois through his co-owned firm Bruwag in summer 2026.

The switch follows the end of Courtois' three-year partnership with Elite Sport, who confirmed that the goalkeeper decided to part ways after purchasing the Belgian label. Wearing custom pairs featuring his own name and the REAL logo, Courtois joins an exclusive list of footballers competing in their own branded gear.

FC Juárez goalkeeper Benny Díaz was spotted wearing a pair of classic 2014 Nike Mercurial Vapor X boots during recent Liga MX action, as highlighted by football boot spotters @abcdefutbol. Remarkably, the Mexican-American goalkeeper's boots look almost brand new despite being released over a decade ago.

The pair worn by Díaz features the vivid Electric Green, Hyper Punch, and Black colorway that Nike launched in August 2014 ahead of the 14-15 campaign. Released alongside the high-cut Flyknit Superfly IV around the 2014 World Cup era, the tenth-generation Mercurial Vapor delivered a streamlined low-cut build that became an instant favorite among professionals and boot purists.

Unlike the knitted Superfly, the Vapor X was renowned for its ultra-thin, tongue-less Teijin synthetic upper, MicroControl texturing, and compressed nylon soleplate. While modern Mercurials now utilize Gripknit and Air Zoom units, the 2014 Vapor X is still widely considered one of the pinnacle synthetic speed boots, making Díaz's pristine retro pair a welcome sight on the pitch.

Former AS Saint-Étienne goalkeeper Jérémie Janot turned back the clock this week by pulling on one of the most memorable goalkeeper kits in modern football history: his custom Spider-Man shirt. The 49-year-old wore the iconic design during a charity Match des légendes at the Stade Jean-Dauger in Bayonne, France, bringing back pure nostalgia for kit enthusiasts and French football supporters.

The match was organized by former keeper Pascal Olmeta's charity association, Un sourire, un espoir pour la vie, celebrating its 20th anniversary with a star-studded roster featuring legends such as Zinédine Zidane, Fabien Barthez, Laurent Blanc, and Dimitri Payet. Janot proudly stepped onto the pitch wearing the unmistakable red-and-blue webbed jersey, complete with classic ASSE branding and the retro Konica Minolta sponsor across the chest.

Janot originally debuted the outfit on May 21, 2005, during the 04-05 Ligue 1 season in a 2-0 home victory against FC Istres at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Produced in collaboration with then-kit manufacturer Duarig, the goalkeeper famously walked out wearing a full Spider-Man mask before taking his place between the posts.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has taken matters into his own hands by acquiring Belgian goalkeeper glove brand REAL. Courtois debuted the gloves in Real Madrid's 1-0 victory over Villarreal, officially taking the pitch in equipment produced by his own company.

The Belgian shot-stopper has a long personal history with the brand, having worn REAL gloves during his breakthrough years at Genk before moving abroad. Founded in Tongeren over three decades ago by Benny and Sabine Vanhaeren, the company was bought by Courtois through his co-owned firm Bruwag in summer 2026.

The switch follows the end of Courtois' three-year partnership with Elite Sport, who confirmed that the goalkeeper decided to part ways after purchasing the Belgian label. Wearing custom pairs featuring his own name and the REAL logo, Courtois joins an exclusive list of footballers competing in their own branded gear.

Guillermo Ochoa received an official tribute from the Mexican Football Federation ahead of Mexico's friendly against Chile at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Honoring a storied international career spanning a national-record 154 caps and appearances across six World Cups, the veteran goalkeeper was presented with a framed pink Mexico goalkeeper shirt featuring his iconic name and number, "G.OCHOA 13".

However, shirt enthusiast account @TigresJersey quickly spotted a noticeable printing blunder on the presentation piece. The commemorative framed shirt was customized using the wrong Adidas typeface, carrying the blocky, angular typography created for Mexico's 2026 away kit instead of the standard font intended for the shirt.

A side-by-side comparison with match-prepared kits reveals the error plainly. While the correct goalkeeper customization features smooth, rounded characters, the framed jersey was pressed with the sharp, three-dimensional drop-shadow numbers designated for the away strip. While the mix-up does not diminish Ochoa's legendary legacy with El Tri, it makes for a curious detail on such an official keepsake.

Fenerbahçe and Adidas have officially released the green 26-27 goalkeeper kit featuring the iconic Trefoil logo. Designed as part of the Turkish club's away gear, the long-sleeved green and navy template worn by goalkeeper Ederson Moraes has now gone on sale in both the club's flagship Fenerium Maraton store and online via Fenerium for 6,999 TL.