With the World Cup on the horizon, football fever is sweeping the globe as fans gear up to cheer on their national teams.
Tapping into the hype, Italian sportswear brand Kappa has announced a team-up with French footwear and apparel retailer Courir for a special collaboration with the mega-popular IP, Naruto. The collection features a series of unique football jerseys, even showcasing the characters themselves rocking the new gear.
This collaboration reimagines Kappa's classic football apparel design language through the world of Naruto, giving characters, clans, and even jutsu their own custom "team kits."
The collection is built around several football-style jerseys, each drawing inspiration from different Naruto characters and lore. What's more, they all pay homage to classic European league kits from the late '90s and early 2000s. For football fanatics, the color schemes and silhouettes will be instantly recognizable, while Naruto fans will appreciate the clever fusion of character traits and soccer culture.
▼ Naruto Uzumaki Jersey - Price: €70
Based on Naruto's signature orange jacket, this jersey is instantly recognizable. It features a custom team crest on the left chest inspired by the Nine-Tails, Kurama, mirroring the beast sealed within him.
This kit is a tribute to FC Barcelona's 1997-98 away jersey.
▼ Rasengan Jersey - Price: €70
Naruto's signature ninjutsu, the Rasengan, gets its own kit. The white and blue jersey features "RASENGAN" printed across the front, mimicking the style of a team's main sponsor logo and turning the iconic technique into a brand.
This design pays homage to French club AJ Auxerre's 2003-04 season kit.
▼ Nine-Tails Jersey - Price: €70
This black and yellow jersey is a tribute to the Nine-Tails, Kurama. The chest boldly displays "KYUBI" (Nine-Tails), while the crest is adorned with a star, giving it a top-tier club vibe.
This one is a nod to Italian club Juventus' 1995-96 away kit.
▼ Fourth Hokage Jersey - Price: €70
Featuring a cream white and burgundy color scheme, this jersey incorporates flame patterns on the cuffs and hem, echoing the design of the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze's cloak.
The chest features a football-style crest that incorporates the Hokage emblem, giving it a professional team look.
▼ Sharingan Jersey - Price: €70
Taking a darker route, this jersey sports black and red vertical stripes, complemented by Sharingan patterns and a retro kit layout. The team crest on the left chest is cleverly designed using the iconic red cloud symbol of the Akatsuki, the organization Itachi belongs to.
It's a tribute to Italian club AC Milan's 2000-02 jersey.
▼ Sasuke Uchiha Jersey - Price: €70
This one features a more minimalist grey and white design. The front chest is adorned with Sasuke Uchiha's name in katakana and his signature Sharingan. The team crest on the left chest is the Uchiha clan's fan symbol, making for a simple yet distinctive look.
This kit is an homage to French club Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) 1999-00 away jersey.
▼ Gaara Jersey - Price: €70
Inspired by Gaara, this design uses a sandy color as its base, accented with a black collar and red details. The bold "GAARA" text across the chest perfectly captures the Sand Village aesthetic.
This jersey is a tribute to English club Arsenal's 2001-02 away kit.
via： KAPPA