FC Barcelona x Kobe Kit
FC Barcelona just changed the game—again. In a bold and unprecedented move, Nike and Barça have teamed up to infuse the spirit of one of the greatest athletes of all time into one of the world’s most storied clubs. The result? A second kit for the 2025/26 season that doesn’t just break tradition—it redefines it.
For the first time ever, the iconic Nike Swoosh steps aside, making way for the Kobe Sheath, the unmistakable symbol of the late, great Kobe Bryant. This is more than a kit update. It’s a tribute. It’s a statement. It’s a legacy move.
Born from a shared culture of relentless pursuit of excellence, precision, and an obsession with the craft, this collaboration is all about two worlds colliding in a most powerful way. Kobe Bryant wasn’t just a fan of football. He was a fan of Barça. From visits to Camp Nou to connecting with first-team players on U.S. tours, the bond ran deep. Now, it’s official.
Running through 2027/28, this three-season partnership aims to extend Kobe’s influence into global football, bringing Mamba Mentality to the pitch, training ground, and streets. It’s about inspiring new generations to chase greatness with everything they’ve got—whether you’re rocking the new kit in a stadium, a local park, or your own journey.
The kit was unveiled through an electrifying video centered around Barça’s legendary rondo training drill—symbolic of both Barça’s football philosophy and Kobe’s mental intensity. Featuring stars like Gavi, Alexia Putellas, Frenkie de Jong, and Salma Paralluelo, the "Mamba Rondo" fuses creativity, control, and competitiveness—the hallmarks of both football artistry and the Black Mamba’s mindset.
The design itself? Sleek. Modern. Meaningful. And unmistakably Kobe.
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