Kits

FC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has made a subtle modification to his jersey printing, dropping the initial from his name to wear simply "DE JONG" above his trademark number 21. Since arriving at the Catalan club in the summer of 2019, the Dutch playmaker had consistently featured "F. DE JONG" across his back.

The change brings an end to a long-running kit compromise dating back to his transfer from Ajax. Ahead of his debut campaign in Catalonia, personal and club sponsor Nike had reportedly pushed for the midfielder to wear just "FRENKIE" on the back of his shirt for merchandising reasons. De Jong was reluctant to feature his first name and insisted on representing his surname, ultimately reaching an agreement with the brand and club to display "F. DE JONG".

Now deep into his Barcelona career, the 29-year-old has officially reverted to the format he originally wore during his breakthrough years in Amsterdam, where his Ajax kits read only "DE JONG". The streamlined look marks a clean and understated update to one of Barça's most recognizable squad numbers.

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An observant kit collector has spotted a curious detail on Pachuca's kits this season. As pointed out by shirt enthusiast account @TigresJersey, Club Pachuca are using the exact same player name and number typography for the 26-27 season that Tigres UANL wore just one season prior in 25-26.

A side-by-side comparison of the number 23 and player names shows identical characters across both teams. The typeface features a distinct athletic block styling defined by an inner inline track cutout. While Tigres used a solid single-tone application on their 25-26 Adidas shirts, Pachuca and technical sponsor Skechers appear to have reused the exact same digital font file for their 26-27 jerseys, merely adding a white contour stroke around the numerals.

Unlike competitions such as the Premier League or La Liga, Liga MX does not mandate a centralized, unified league font, allowing clubs and brands full creative freedom for their name and number designs. Seeing a bespoke club font reused just twelve months later by a rival club—and across completely different manufacturers, transitioning from Adidas to Skechers—is an unusual misstep that has not gone unnoticed by Mexican kit fans.

Tranmere Rovers and Indonesian kit manufacturer Mills have officially unveiled a new limited-edition training shirt for the 26-27 season. Designed as a crossover between performance gear and casual lifestyle wear, the special-edition top was made available to supporters at the end of October 2026 through the club's official store.

The Tranmere Rovers 26-27 limited-edition training jersey is based around a slate grey backdrop covered by a dark network of lines representing a street map of the area surrounding the club. Vibrant yellow piping runs down the side panels and rims the sleeve cuffs, complemented by yellow dash stitching along the dark collar.

Completing the design, the top features a white Mills logo on the right chest and the full-colour Tranmere Rovers crest on the left. The front remains entirely free of commercial sponsors, maintaining a clean aesthetic.

Spanish brand Kelme and the Surinamese Football Association (SVB) have officially unveiled the new Suriname 26-27 third kit. Known as the "Black Edition" or "Midnight Tropics," the special-edition strip commemorates two landmark milestones: the 105th anniversary of the SVB and the upcoming 50th anniversary of Suriname's independence.

The Kelme Suriname 26-27 third shirt combines a matte-black base with striking gold trim. Across the body, an intricate tonal pattern draws inspiration from Suriname's rich Amazonian rainforest heritage and the star from the national flag. A classic polo collar with a gold V-insert is complemented by matching gold shoulder panels and patterned sleeve cuffs.

In addition to the monochrome metallic gold SVB crest and Kelme paw logo on the chest, the jersey carries bespoke national symbols. The full-color flag of Suriname is positioned on the upper back, set directly over subtle cursive script printing lyrics from the national anthem. The inner neckline also displays the SVB emblem and the team's "Green Guardians" identity.

Club América debuted an intricate Día de Muertos kit font for their 26-27 Liga MX Apertura clash against Toluca. The Mexican giants showcased the commemorative lettering in their locker room ahead of the Jornada 15 match, continuing the growing tradition of Liga MX clubs celebrating the iconic Day of the Dead holiday through unique matchday details.

The custom numbers are applied in purple tones and transform each digit into a Mexican sugar skull (calavera). Each number features ornate floral flourishes, stylized geometric patterns, and tooth detailing along the lower jaw, with the club's iconic 'CA' crest subtly embedded into the circular eye sockets of the skull designs. Accompanying the numbers, the player names on the back also boast a matching gradient metallic purple finish.

The special font was worn exclusively for the celebratory fixture on América's yellow home shirts, following similar Día de Muertos typographic tributes recently showcased across Mexico by rivals such as Chivas and Cruz Azul.

As per PSG experts @lasource75006, the Jordan Paris Saint-Germain 26-27 third kit is set to be officially released on 25 November 2026, coinciding with its expected on-pitch debut in PSG's UEFA Champions League encounter against AS Roma at the Parc des Princes. Following several leaks and early retail sightings, the new strip features a predominantly black base accented by red side panels, red and yellow logos, and a blurred multicolor interpretation of the iconic central Hechter stripe blending red, green, and blue.