Marcus Rashford's New Tattoos: A Journey Through Numbers
Marcus Rashford has found more space on his skin for the story of his career.
The Manchester United forward has added two fresh shirt numbers to his growing tattoo collection, with Manchester-based artist Dale McGovern revealing that 14 and 9 now sit alongside the already-inked 39, 19 and 10.
The No. 14 marks his stint at Barcelona, the number he wore on his first move abroad as he helped the Catalan side to a La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup. That chapter is now literally written on him.
No. 9 tells a different part of the journey. Rashford used it at Aston Villa before returning to Old Trafford with the same number on his back, the fourth shirt number he has worn for United. The digits track his path as clearly as any stats sheet ever could.
Thanks to Jersey Story for the visuals that pull the whole numerical timeline together.
Persik Kediri step into Adidas era
In Indonesia, Persik Kediri have rolled out a new home kit and a new era. The Indonesian Super League club have unveiled their 26-27 home shirt, the first under a fresh partnership with Adidas, who replace DRX Wear as technical supplier.
The design keeps faith with tradition. Deep purple dominates, clean and unapologetic. Instead of the usual shoulder placement, Adidas shifts the Three Stripes vertically down the sides of the torso in white, sharpening the silhouette and keeping the shirt uncluttered.
A round crew collar, perforated sleeves and a white Adidas logo frame the club crest, which is topped by two golden stars. Across the front sits the AFG (#AthletesForGood) sponsor mark, sitting neatly in the middle of the composition.
Purple shorts and purple socks complete a kit that leans into simplicity and lets the colour and stripes do the talking.
V.League 2 finds a new look in a sponsorless season
Vietnam’s second tier is changing its image at a moment of uncertainty.
The Vietnamese First Division, V.League 2, has introduced a new rhombus-shaped sleeve badge, drawing from traditional festival flags that now sit at the heart of VPF’s visual identity for the country’s professional leagues.
It comes in a season without a title sponsor for the first time in 24 years. The long-running deal with Gold Star Beer has expired, and VPF have yet to secure a replacement. The league goes into the campaign with a fresh badge but no headline backer.
For now, the design is winning the popularity contest. Vietnamese fans have widely praised the modern, festival-inspired look, a bright new mark on a shirt in a year when the front-of-shirt space tells a quieter commercial story.
Arsenal lock in numbers for title defence
North London knows its numbers now. Arsenal’s men’s squad list for the 26-27 season is set after the summer window closed, and the champions’ shirts are ready for another Premier League defence.
Kit specialist and collector @ArsenalShirt has mapped out the full spread of names and numbers on the home and goalkeeper jerseys, revealing how the new faces fit into an already settled core.
Viktor Gyökeres takes on the iconic No. 14, a shirt with deep history at the club. Eberechi Eze moves straight into the No. 10 role, while Bruno Guimarães keeps his trusted 39. At the back, Cristhian Mosquera wears 3, Piero Hincapié 5, and Ezri Konsa 15, underlining the defensive rebuild.
Out wide and in support, Christos Tzolis claims 17, Noni Madueke 20, and Martin Zubimendi lines up with 36. In goal, David Raya stays at 1, with Kepa Arrizabalaga in 13 and Illan Meslier in 30.
The backbone remains familiar: Bukayo Saka in 7, captain Martin Ødegaard in 8, Declan Rice in 41. The No. 9 shirt, though, stays empty after summer departures, a conspicuous gap in a squad otherwise tightly organised.
Academy prospects Myles Lewis-Skelly (49) and Max Dowman (56) are now officially listed with the senior group, numbers that might grow in significance if they force their way into the title race.
Galatasaray extend Alfemo partnership
In Turkey, Galatasaray have opted for continuity where it counts commercially. The club has reached an agreement to extend its shirt sponsorship deal with furniture brand Alfemo for the 26-27 season.
Operating under the Zeren Group, Alfemo will again occupy the side panel and underarm sponsor slots on Galatasaray’s Süper Lig match shirts, keeping the visual layout consistent with the second half of last season.
The relationship only began midway through the 25-26 campaign, after an agreement signed in February 2026. Talks over the summer could have shifted the landscape, but both sides have chosen to carry on. An official club announcement is expected shortly, but the framework is already in place for another year together.
Auckland FC carry the Waitākere mist on the road
Across the Tasman, Auckland FC and New Balance have delivered an away kit heavy with local identity for the 26-27 A-League season.
The new shirt is built around the misty profile of the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, ensuring the Black Knights take a piece of Auckland with them whenever they travel. The base is predominantly white, broken by fine blue piping along the seams.
On the front, vertical trails of tiny blue raindrops fall towards the hem, gradually merging into a hazy silhouette of mountaintops. The goalkeeper version flips the palette, using a navy base with white graphics to mirror the same landscape.
Both shirts use a round collar and carry a gold A-League chest badge, a clear reminder of their defending champions status. Inside the collar, the club motto – “Always Advance. Never Retreat” – sits as a private message to the players every time they pull it on.
The launch shoot took place on the rugged black sands of Muriwai Beach, a fitting backdrop for a kit built on coastline and weather. The away and goalkeeper shirts are already on sale through the club’s channels and selected retailers.
USM Alger and Macron sharpen the look
In North Africa, USM Alger and Macron have rolled out a refined home-and-away set for 26-27, extending a partnership that continues to deliver clean, modern lines.
The home shirt leans into red, with subtle tonal textures woven into the fabric to add depth without noise. Black trims the collar and sleeve cuffs, each edged with slim red piping to tie the whole frame together.
The USMA crest, topped by three stars, sits on the chest opposite black Macron Hero logos on the right side and shoulders. Groupe Serport and realme branding stretch across the centre, stacked but controlled.
The away kit flips the script. A crisp white base is cut by thin red and black pinstripes running vertically down the front. The rounded collar and cuffs echo the home shirt’s two-tone black-and-red finish, while solid black logos keep the look consistent. It’s classic, but with just enough detailing to feel current.
FC Cartagena finally unveil delayed home kit
In Spain, patience has finally been rewarded in Cartagena.
FC Cartagena and Macron have officially presented the club’s 26-27 home shirt after weeks of delays that forced the team to wear a plain grey catalog kit throughout pre-season. For a club known as “La Albinegra”, the absence of its trademark look had been glaring.
The new home shirt restores that identity. Black and white vertical stripes return, this time thinner and more numerous, tightening the pattern. A subtle dot effect runs through the black stripes to give extra texture under the lights.
A bold twist comes in the details: magenta-pink accents highlight the crewneck collar, sleeve cuffs and Macron Hero logos, injecting a flash of colour into the traditional monochrome.
Telecartagena, a local telecommunications company, debuts as the main shirt sponsor, with Inmohogares taking space on the sleeve. Black shorts and socks complete a kit that finally looks like FC Cartagena again.
Highlanders FC mark 100 years with striking centenary range
In Zimbabwe, Highlanders FC are not just launching kits; they are marking a century.
The Bulawayo giants and Looks Sportswear have unveiled a full Bosso @100 centenary collection for the 26-27 season, celebrating 100 years since the club’s founding in 1926.
The home shirt respects tradition but refuses to sit still. Black and white vertical stripes remain, but sharp, jagged geometric breaks slice across the upper chest and bottom hem, giving the classic pattern a raw, modern edge. A black V-neck and black sleeve cuffs frame the chaos.
Alongside it, an all-black alternate jersey brings a different mood: understated, almost formal, with a white polo collar and matching cuff trim. The third option is a clean white shirt, punctured by bold red side panels and fiery gradient stripes burning across the shoulders.
Every shirt carries a special centenary crest, positioned centrally between the Looks logo and the familiar Highlanders shield. Energy company Sakunda holds its usual place across the front, anchoring the commercial side of a collection built on history.
One hundred years in, the shirts tell the story just as loudly as the terrace songs.
