Has Barcelona Ever Had a White Jersey?

By Michael Ferguson

Barcelona is one of the most popular football clubs in the world, known for its iconic blue and red striped jersey. However, many fans have wondered if Barcelona has ever had a white jersey. Let’s explore the history of Barcelona’s jerseys and find out if they have ever had a white one.

The Evolution of Barcelona’s Jersey

Barcelona’s first official jersey was designed in 1899, just one year after the club was founded. The kit consisted of a white shirt with blue stripes and black shorts. Over time, Barcelona’s kit underwent several changes.

The Blue and Red Stripes

In 1920, Barcelona adopted the blue and red striped shirt that is now synonymous with the club. The colors were inspired by the Swiss club FC Basel, which had a similar design. The stripes were also believed to represent the Catalan flag.

Other Color Variations

While Barcelona has mainly stuck to its traditional blue and red stripes, they have experimented with different colors over the years. In the 1970s, they had an orange away kit, while in the 1990s they had a yellow away kit. In recent times, they have also had a black third kit.

Has Barcelona Ever Had a White Jersey?

Now let’s answer the question that brought us here – has Barcelona ever worn a white jersey? The answer is yes! However, it was not an official match but rather in a friendly game against Saudi Arabian team Al-Ahli in December 2016.

For this game, Barcelona wore an all-white Nike Vapor kit with gold accents on the collar and sleeve cuffs. While it was not an official game or even an official kit for that matter, it was still exciting to see Barcelona in something other than their traditional blue and red stripes.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Barcelona has mainly stuck to their traditional blue and red striped jersey, but they have experimented with different colors over the years. While they have never had an official white jersey, they did wear one in a friendly match in 2016. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona decides to experiment with different colors or designs in the future.