FC Barcelone: the blaugrana shirts of Barça

The FC Barcelona, from Joan Gamper to Wembley

The club was founded on 29 November 1899 at the Solé gymnasium, initiated by the Swiss Joan Gamper, who had placed a small ad in the sports press a month earlier to gather players. The first president was actually Walter Wild; Gamper would take charge of the club starting in 1908, several times. On 24 September 1957, Barça inaugurated the Camp Nou, their home. It took until 1992 for the club to lift their first Champions Cup, won 1-0 against Sampdoria at Wembley, marking the start of a glorious European era.

The other Spanish clubs in La Liga

To complete your Spanish collection, the Real Madrid page features the kits of the great rival from the Clásico, the Atlético Madrid page shows those of the Colchoneros, and the Valencia page offers the kits of the Mestalla club. The entire Spanish league is gathered on the Liga page.

The blaugrana, from home kit to fourth

The home kit of Barça is based on blue and maroon vertical stripes, the blaugrana worn since the club's early years. For over a century, this kit remained free of any commercial sponsor: the first logo to appear on the chest, in 2006, was that of Unicef, which the club supported financially. Nike, which has supplied the blaugrana kits since 1998, changes the colour of the away and third kits every year, and a fourth sometimes completes the series. Each kit also exists in long sleeves, appreciated on winter nights in the stands, and the kids' home shorts allow the younger fans to recreate the full outfit.

The retro kits of Barça from the Cruyff years

The two kits from Copa Football take us back to the mid-seventies. The long-sleeve away kit from the 1974-1975 season recalls the team that had just regained the Liga in 1974, fourteen years after the previous title, a season marked by the 5-0 victory at the Bernabéu on 17 February 1974, with Johan Cruyff among the scorers. The women's kit from 1976-1977 features the blaugrana of that time in a cut designed for the female shape. Two collector's items for those who prefer the elegance of an era collar to the current kit.

Good moments for a blaugrana kit

For a blaugrana kit, Black Friday kicks off the party in the club promotions, and the holiday season makes Barça a gift that surely pleases young fans. The winter sales accompany the return phase of La Liga, followed by the French Days in spring ahead of the major European nights. With the summer sales and the start of training, the Clearance allows you to pick up a model from a previous season.

Supporter, woman, child: which Barça kit to choose

The current kits of Barça come in several cuts. The supporter version, cut straight from breathable fabric, suits the stands, office, or sofa on Clásico nights. The authentic version, when available, replicates the exact model worn by the players, closer to the body. The kids' kits feature the same design for young culés, and the women's kit adopts a fitted cut with narrower shoulders. For a larger build, the straight cut of the supporter version remains the most accommodating, and a long-sleeve kit extends the season into the heart of winter. For training, the Prematch t-shirt and the club's waterproof jacket accompany sessions in the rain.

Frequently asked questions

What does the motto Més que un club mean?

More than a club, in Catalan: the motto expresses Barça's connection to Catalan identity and its social role, beyond sporting results. It is displayed in large letters in the stands of the Camp Nou.

Between S and M, which Barça kit size to take?

Measure your chest under your arms and compare it to the size guide on the product sheet. M allows more room to wear the kit over a t-shirt, while S fits closer to the body and is suitable for sports wear.

Can a retro Barça kit be used for playing?

It holds up well for a game with friends, but it was primarily designed for daily wear and collecting. For regular training, a technical polyester kit wicks sweat better and dries faster.

What are the supporters of FC Barcelona called?

They are called culés, or culers in Catalan. The nickname is said to have originated from the old stadium on Industria Street, where spectators sitting on the boundary wall showed their backsides to passers-by.

How to preserve a collector's kit from Barça?

Store it on a wide hanger or folded flat, away from direct light that can fade the maroon. Wash it rarely, by hand or at 30 degrees, inside out, and never put it in the tumble dryer.