Gone are the days when football shirts were something you only wore on matchday. Somewhere along the way, they became a staple of everyday wardrobes, turning up at fashion weeks, music festivals, and on people who couldn’t tell you what the offside rule is.
Every summer, the arrival of a new season also means a new wave of kits, as clubs try to strike the perfect balance between their history, supporter expectations, and the need to offer something new. As the 2026/27 season is just about to start, a handful of Arab clubs have already unveiled their new shirts, and naturally, we have opinions. Here are our favorites so far.
Al Ittihad
Kit Manufacturer: Nike
League Position Last Season: 5th
Al Hilal
Kit Manufacturer: Puma
League Position Last Season: 2nd
Al Nassr
Kit Manufacturer: Adidas
League Position Last Season: 1st
Al Ahly SC (Egypt)
Kit Manufacturer: Adidas
League Position Last Season: 1st
Al Ula (Second Division)
Kit Manufacturer: Kappa
Last Position Last Season: 4th