The 2020-2021 UEFA Europa League will begin today. Thanks to the always great Planetafobal, we are able to take a look at all the different kit makers present in the group stage of the 2020-2021 Europa League.
2020-2021 UEFA Europa League Kit Brands
Nike supplies the most teams in the Europa League 20-21 season with 11 teams, followed by Adidas with 9 teams. While that is something you would have expected, it is not Puma but Macron with 6 teams to get on the podium.
Puma and Joma make the kits for 4 teams, respectively. Jako and New Balance will both make the shirt for 2 teams. A total of 10 companies completes the list with one team, respectively: Kappa, sanSirro, BWT (not an actual sports brand), Umbro, Capelli, Castore, Kelme, Hummel, Fila and Craft .
In total, Adidas, Nike and Puma supply exactly 50% of all teams (24 of 48). In the Champions League, they make the kits for 81.25% (26 of 32).
2020-2021 UEFA Champions League Kit Battle
Nike is the clear number 1 in the 2020-2021 Champions League Group Stage with 13 of 32 clubs - more than 40%. Adidas comes second with 7 teams, followed by Puma with 6 teams. The Top 3 brands make the kits for 26 of the 32 teams (~ 83%)
2020-2021 UEFA Champions League Kit Battle
2020-21 UEFA Champions League Kit Battle - Nike With As Much Teams As Adidas & Puma Together
Planetafobal also took a look at the last 10 winning brands of the UEFA Europa League - it is possible that a Champions League team will win the UEFA Europa League.
UEFA Europa League Winners - Brands
- 2019/20 Sevilla Nike
- 2018/19 Chelsea Nike
- 2017/18 Atlético de Madrid Nike
- 2016/17 Manchester United Adidas
- 2015/16 Sevilla New Balance
- 2014/15 Sevilla New Balance
- 2013/14 Sevilla Warrior
- 2012/13 Chelsea Adidas
- 2011/12 Atlético de Madrid Nike
- 2010/11 Porto Nike-
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