The vibrant blaugrana hues that decorate the team’s jersey are intertwined to create a feast for the eyes and are nothing short of a spectacular work of art in terms of design and tradition.
The FC Barcelona uniforms are designed with great care months before the start of each season, with Nike providing the patterns and jerseys for the Catalan powerhouse.
However, Nike also supplies numerous other clubs, and according to Footy Headlines, the top producer of sporting goods has created an unofficial hierarchy of teams.
Although there is no official ranking, it is possible to order the best Nike teams using a variety of cues.
Barcelona amongst the elite
A total of 10 Nike elite men’s teams exist. Seven of them (Corinthians, Club America, Pumas) are from Europe, while three of them are situated in Middle or South America.
The top three teams in the standings are FC Barcelona, Liverpool, and PSG, with each of them receiving an A++ grade.
Their distinctive crests, fourth jerseys, collaborations, and knitted uniforms—which Barcelona has exploited over the years—can be used to determine their high standing.
Overall, the report makes the case that the Nike hierarchy is clearly stated in the contracts with each club and is developed based on sales and income.
Out of all the teams, Barcelona appears to have the best deal because the club has already gotten the season’s schedule six months in advance.
PSG, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Leipzig, and Galatasaray are in order of importance from FC Barcelona, who are in first.
Potential 2019 kits for Barcelona
The possible home jersey for Barça in 2019 seems to be a nod to the team’s centenary jersey from 1999, which included the famed claret and blue half-and-half on the shirt, with the crest and the Nike badge in the center.
According to reports, the home jersey for the upcoming season will have a black theme, while the third kit has a royal blue background with neon green highlights.