In 2009, Lakers legend Kobe Bryant wore an FC Barcelona uniform on a magazine cover. This season, Barca will wear a road uniform inspired by Bryant and his Mamba Mentality.

Barcelona drop their 2025/26 away kit inspired by Kobe Bryant's 'Mamba Mentality' 🤩 Bryant's Mamba logo replaces the Nike swoosh, with a snakeskin pattern woven into the shirt like reptilian armour 🐍 pic.twitter.com/EgFOy2r3VC

Nike's long-awaited link-up between late basketball legend Kobe Bryant and Spanish soccer club FC Barcelona began releasing Tuesday with footwear launches to follow on Thursday. Officially unveiled and released Tuesday is the Kobe Bryant x Nike FC Barcelona 2025/26 away jersey in its Kobe-inspired Team Gold base color with accents of black and Persian Violet and black.

FC Barcelona unveiled its new away kit, which is inspired by late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The yellow top features Bryant's signature logo and a snakeskin-style pattern to evoke his "Mamba Mentality." The kit is accented with violet and black, mirroring the Lakers' color palette.

Barca's new away kit is a collaboration with the late NBA icon's personal sportswear brand after a long association with him

Kobe Bryant remains one of the most influential athletes in sports history as he grew one of the biggest fanbases globally during his time with the Los Angeles Lakers.