It is not a common occurrence to see teams with black jerseys in soccer. This is because the color black is historically reserved for the officiating team on a soccer pitch. A team wearing the same color could result in confusion during the game.
However, there’s been a recent shift in this trend. Soccer associations have started to assign different colors to the officiating team, resulting in the color black being available for the teams to wear.
While a black home kit is still rare, a lot of big soccer teams now wear black as their away and third jerseys.
Other teams like Newcastle United and Juventus have integrated the black color on their jerseys as a part of black stripes along with other colors.
So, in this article, we’ll explore the list of soccer teams with black jerseys as their home kits, as their alternative kits, and as a part of a black and white stripes pattern.
Soccer Teams with Black Home Jerseys
1. Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen is a German soccer club based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The club’s primary colors are black and red which are dominantly seen on their home jerseys.
Bayer Leverkusen was formed in 1904 by the employees of German pharmaceutical company Bayer AG.
Despite getting close to the title on several occasions, Bayer Leverkusen has never won the Bundesliga. The club has won one DFB-Pokal and one UEFA Cup.
2. CF Montréal
CF Montréal is a Canadian club based in Montréal, Québec. The Quebec-based club competes in Major League Soccer.
CF Montréal has gone through various identity changes since its foundation in 2010. It was initially known as Montreal Impact, which was changed to Club de Foot Montréal in 2021. Along with the name change their primary colors were also changed from blue and black to pure black (marketed as “Impact Black”).
The club has again reverted to its original colors in 2023 after facing backlash from the supporters.
3. Minnesota United FC
Minnesota United FC is based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They play in the Western Conference of Major League Soccer.
Minnesota United is a really young club, founded just 8 years ago in 2015 and played their first MLS season in 2017.
The team’s colors are gray, sky blue, and black, with a red accent. Until 2021, their jersey color was grey with hints of black. However, from 2022, black became the jersey’s primary color with blue accents across the sleeves.
4. Los Angeles FC
Los Angeles FC, or LAFC, is another American soccer club that wears a black jersey. The jersey color is derived from the colors of the logo – black and gold.
LAFC was founded in 2014 and started playing in the Western Conference of MLS in 2018. In 2022, just four years after making their debut, LAFC won their first MLS Cup.
Due to its association with the city of Los Angeles, the club is partly owned by celebrities like Will Ferrell.
5. D.C. United
MLS teams seem to have a preference for black color jerseys.
D.C. United is one of the most decorated clubs in the MLS. The Washington D.C. based club has won four MLS Cups, four Supporters’ Shields, three U.S. Open Cups, and six Eastern Conference championships. In international competitions, the club has one CONCACAF Champions Cup title and one Copa Interamericana.
D.C. United is nicknamed “Black-and-Red”, even though their primary colors are black and white. Red is used in their jerseys to accent the black color.
6. Vasco da Gama
Vasco da Gama is a Brazilian soccer club based in Rio de Janeiro. The club is named after Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese explorer, and was originally a rowing club before becoming a soccer club.
CR Vasco da Gama has worn a black jersey ever since its foundation in 1898.
Vasco da Gama has won 4 Brasileirão, one Copa do Brasil, 24 Carioca, one Copa Libertadores, and one South American Championship of Champions, making it one of the most successful Brazilian soccer clubs.
7. Orlando Pirates
Orlando Pirates Football Club is a South African soccer club based in Orlando, Soweto. The club plays in the top soccer league of South Africa known as the DStv Premiership.
For the majority of its history, Orlando Pirates has worn a black home jersey.
They’re one of the most successful South African teams, winning the league title nine times. Orlando Pirates is also one of the only two South African teams to win the CAF Champions League.
In recent years, the Orlando Pirates have faced tougher competition from other South African clubs, making success more challenging to come by. However, they did reach the final of the CAF Confederation Cup in 2022, although they were ultimately defeated by RS Berkane of Morocco in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
8. Casale FBC
The final team in our all-black home jersey list is the little-known Italian team Casale FBC. Their biggest achievement came in the 1913/14 season when they lifted the Serie A title.
Casale FBC has earned the nickname Nerostellati (Starred-Blacks) due to their black colors with a white star on the chest.
They currently play in the 4th division of Italian soccer (the top division of semi-professional soccer), Serie D.
Soccer Teams with Black Alternate Jerseys
1. Real Madrid CF Third Jersey
Real Madrid’s third jersey is all black with gold features on the club’s logo. Despite having the nickname “Los Blancos” (The Whites), Real Madrid have a history of using black as the dominant color of their away and third jerseys in the past.
Real Madrid is the most successful Spanish club with a total of 69 domestic trophies, including 35 La Liga titles. They’re also the most successful European Club with 14 UEFA Champions League wins.
2. Paris Saint-Germain Third Jersey
Paris-Saint Germain started wearing black third jerseys ever since the start of their partnership with Jordan in 2018.
The jerseys are all decked out in Jordan’s cool black and gray design, split down the middle by a big stripe. The players’ names and numbers are printed in eye-catching orange, with the club’s sponsors’ emblems in bold white and the Jumpman Emblem rocking the same color.
The Parisian club is the most successful in France, winning 11 Ligue 1 titles.
3. AS Roma Third Jersey
AS Roma is an Italian club based in the city of Rome. Their black colored third kit is easily one of the coolest soccer jerseys of the 2023/24 season. After all, it’s hard to go wrong with black and orange.
The Roman club is one of the most widely recognized Italian soccer clubs due to its history and recent performances. AS Roma has won three Serie A titles, nine Coppa Italia titles, and two Supercoppa Italiana titles. In European competitions, Roma won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1960–61 and the UEFA Europa Conference League in 2021–22.
4. Crystal Palace Third Jersey
Crystal Palace FC is an English soccer club based in Selhurst, South London. They’re one of the oldest English teams to exist today, and were also one of the founding members of the Football Association in 1863.
Crystal Palace released their black third jersey in the 2023/24 season. The jersey features graffiti-like patterns along with red and blue accents.
5. Borussia Dortmund Away Jersey
Borussia Dortmund is a German soccer team based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. They’ve been the main rivals of Bayern Munich over the last decade, with their matches called “Der Klassiker (The Classic).”
Dortmund’s black away jersey was designed by the fans through a competition. The black color pays tribute to the club’s roots. The jersey also has a grey pattern depicting an aerial view of the Borsigplatz square where Dortmund was founded in 1909.
Borussia Dortmund has won eight Bundesliga titles, five DFB-Pokals, one UEFA Champions League, one Intercontinental Cup, and one UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup.
6. FC Bayern Munich Away Jersey
Bayern Munich is a soccer club based in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1900, it is one of the most successful and popular soccer clubs in the world.
Their black away jersey pays tribute to the club slogan ‘Mia San Mia’ (we are who we are). On a black background, the jersey features a world map inspired graphic depicting Bayern Munich fan clubs from around the world.
Bayern Munich has achieved numerous domestic and international successes throughout the years. They have won the Bundesliga title a record 33 times, including 11 consecutively since 2013, and 20 DFB-Pokals. Internationally, Bayern Munich has also had remarkable achievements. They have won the UEFA Champions League a total of six times.
7. Sevilla FC Third Jersey
Sevilla FC is a professional soccer club based in Seville, Spain. Founded in 1905, the club has established itself as one of the most successful teams both domestically and in European competitions.
Their third kit is inspired by the city of Seville at night. The jersey has black mixed with blue and neon magenta.
The club has enjoyed significant success in the UEFA Europa League, winning the tournament a record seven times. Sevilla FC’s achievements in Europe have earned them a reputation as a formidable team on the continental stage.
8. AS Monaco FC Away Jersey
AS Monaco FC is a professional soccer club based in Monaco. Founded in 1924, the club has a rich history and is one of the most successful soccer teams in France.
Monaco’s third jersey for the 2023/24 season has black as the dominant color and is complemented by touches of gold. A feature of this new jersey is the integration of the map of Monaco on the front.
AS Monaco FC is renowned for its development of young talents and has produced several notable players like Kylian Mbappe, Tchouaméni, and Fabinho among others.
9. SSC Napoli Third Jersey
SSC Napoli is an Italian soccer club hailing from the vibrant city of Naples. Founded in 1926, the team has a rich and storied history within the country’s soccer landscape.
Napoli’s 2023/24 black third jersey was launched as a limited edition for Halloween. So, you won’t really see them wearing the color black in a match too often. But that’s not to say that the kit was not a great one.
Soccer Teams with Black Stripes Jerseys
1. Juventus FC
Juventus FC is an Italian soccer club based in Turin, Italy. Founded in 1897, Juventus is one of the most successful and storied soccer clubs in the world.
One of the distinctive features of Juventus is its iconic black and white striped jersey. The design dates back to the team’s early beginnings when a pink jersey was mistakenly purchased, which later faded and turned into a black-and-white striped pattern.
Over the years, Juventus has built a reputation for its impressive performance on the pitch, boasting a plethora of talented players and successful managers. The club has won 36 Serie A titles, 14 Coppa Italia titles, and nine Supercoppa Italiana titles, being the record holder for all these competitions. Juventus has also won two Intercontinental Cups, two UEFA Champions Leagues, one European Cup Winners’ Cup, three UEFA Cups, two UEFA Super Cups, and one UEFA Intertoto Cup.
2. AC Milan
AC Milan is a prestigious soccer club based in Milan, Italy. Established in 1899, AC Milan is one of the most successful clubs in Italian and European soccer history.
AC Milan is easily recognizable by their iconic red and black striped jersey. The red and black stripes have become synonymous with the club’s identity, creating a visually striking and recognizable kit.
Throughout the years, AC Milan has had a rich history of success, both domestically and internationally. Domestically, AC Milan has won 19 league titles, 5 Coppa Italia titles and 7 Supercoppa Italiana titles.
In international competitions, Milan has won seven Champions League titles, five UEFA Super Cups, two UEFA Cup Winners’ Cups, three Intercontinental Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup.
3. Inter Milan
From AC Milan we travel to their local rivals Inter Milan. Inter Milan, also known as Internazionale, is based in Milan, Italy.
The club is famous for its blue and black striped jersey, which has become an iconic symbol of the club. The jersey represents the city of Milan, with blue symbolizing the sky and black representing the darkness. The blue was also chosen to be the opposite of the AC Milan red.
Since its formation in 1908, Inter has won 35 domestic trophies, including 19 Serie A titles, 9 Coppa Italia, and 7 Supercoppa Italiana. They have also won the Champions League three times. Inter Milan is the only Italian club to complete a treble by winning Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Champions League in the same season (2009/10).
4. Udinese
Udinese is an Italian soccer club based in Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The club was founded in 1896 and has a rich history in Italian soccer.
Udinese is known for its distinctive black and white striped jersey, which has become an iconic symbol of the team. The black and white stripes of their jersey have become synonymous with the club’s strong identity and tradition.
The club has had several successful seasons in Serie A and has also participated in European competitions. Over the years, Udinese has developed a reputation for nurturing young talents and has become a stepping stone for many promising players like Alexis Sanchez, Rodrigo De Paul, and Bruno Fernandes.
5. Newcastle United
Newcastle United is a soccer club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Founded in 1892, the club has a rich history and a loyal fanbase.
Newcastle United has a distinct black and white striped jersey. The club has donned these iconic stripes since 1894, and they have become synonymous with the team. The black and white stripes reflect the club’s traditional colors and are instantly recognizable to soccer fans around the world.
Over the years, Newcastle United has had its ups and downs, experiencing success and challenging times. However, the passion and loyalty of the fans remain unwavering, and the black and white stripes continue to be worn with pride by the players as they take to the field.
6. Notts County
Notts County FC is a soccer club based in in Nottingham, England. Founded in 1862, Notts County is the oldest soccer club in the world.
Despite a rich history, Notts County now play in EFL League Two, the fourth division of English soccer. They were the first team to wear a black and white striped jersey, and are responsible for inspiring the jerseys of teams like Juventus.
7. OGC Nice
OGC Nice is a French soccer club based in Nice, France. Their team wears a red and black striped jersey, similar to AC Milan.
Nice was a founding member of the French Division 1 (now Ligue 1). They have won Ligue 1 four times, the Trophee des Champions one time and the Coupe de France three times.
Success has evaded Nice in recent times as the last major trophy they won was the Coupe de France in 1997.
8. AFC Bournemouth
AFC Bournemouth is an English soccer club based in Bournemouth, and currently plays in the Premier League. Formed in 1899 as Boscombe, the team was renamed to Bournemouth in 1971.
Their red and black striped jersey color is inspired by the colors of AC Milan. Due to the team colors, Bournemouth is also nicknamed “The Cherries”.
Bournemouth never played in the English first division until 2013, when Eddie Howe inspired the team to three promotions in six years. They were relegated in 2020, but returned to the Premier League in 2022.
9. St Mirren
St Mirren FC is a Scottish soccer club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire. Founded in 1877, they’re one of the oldest soccer clubs in the world.
The club played their first ever season in scarlet and blue, but from the second season changed the jersey colors to black and white stripes.
St Mirren have won the Scottish Cup three times and the Scottish League Cup once. They have also played in European competition four times.
10. Botafogo
Botafogo is a Brazilian sports club based in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro. Although they compete in a number of different sports, Botafogo is most well known for its soccer team.
The club was founded in 1904, and adopted the black and white jersey colors of Juventus FC, on the proposal of Juventus fan Itamar Tavares, who was also one of Botafogo’s founders.
Botafogo has become one of the most influential clubs in Brazil, and was voted number 12th in the FIFA Club of the Century polls.
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