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 have fused their new 2025-26 away kit with a dash of sporting immortality in a partnership with late NBA icon Kobe Bryant's signature brand.

FC Barcelona have revealed their 2025/26 away kit, a striking collaboration with Nike and the Kobe Bryant brand that honours the late basketball icon's Mamba Mentality. Released on 29 July 2025, the kit is the first in football history to feature the Kobe Sheath logo in place of Nike's swoosh,