Nike Officially Unveils Kobe × FC Barcelona Collection: Mamba Mentality Hits the Pitch

Aimee Cherry Quartey
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Nike Officially Unveils Kobe × FC Barcelona Collection: Mamba Mentality Hits the Pitch
Kobe × FC Barcelona Collection
Nike has launched an electrifying collaboration that bridges the basketball legacy of Kobe Bryant with the iconic football heritage of FC Barcelona, unveiling the Kobe × FC Barcelona Collection on July 29, 2025.




The centerpiece is Barcelona’s 2025–26 away kit, which replaces the traditional Nike Swoosh with Kobe’s legendary Sheath logo, bringing his “Mamba Mentality” to professional football for the first time. The jersey features a light Team Gold base with Persian Violet and Black accents, highlighted by a snakeskin-textured silicone crest and logo. Shorts and socks complement the look with matching motifs and branding. 

In addition to the jersey, Nike is rolling out a lifestyle apparel line including warm-ups, track jackets, and accessories that seamlessly merge Kobe’s ethos with Barça’s visual DNA. 

Nike is releasing three standout footwear pieces via the SNKRS app, all styled to match the new apparel:
• Kobe 4 Protro x FC Barcelona (Team Gold/Persian Violet‑Black) – $190
• Nike Air Force 1 Low Protro x FC Barcelona (Persian Violet/Black) – $150
• Kobe Offcourt Slide (Persian Violet/Black) – $42  

These designs pay tribute to Kobe’s iconic style and his love for Barça, with premium leather, snakeskin textures nodding to the “Black Mamba,” and co-branding across the models. Kobe’s retired numbers (8 and 24) are featured on the Protro heel. 

The collection launch is anchored by a cinematic campaign titled “Mamba Rondo,” narrated by coach Hansi Flick. It features Barcelona players like Gavi, Alexia Putellas, Frenkie de Jong, and Salma Paralluelo in rondo drills, symbolizing the shared pursuit of excellence between Kobe and Barça. This fusion elevates sportswear into a cultural moment. 

Former Barça commercial director Jordi Camps has praised the collaboration as more than merchandise: a collector’s dream that opens new global markets, especially in Asia, and reinforces values like resilience and passion.

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