The uniforms of the 32 participating teams for the 2025 Club World Cup have been revealed. This tournament, held across the United States, is not only a stage for skill but also a 'battlefield of style.' 'ESPN' ranked the tournament uniforms based on design concept, symbolism, and novelty, including the representatives from the Korean K League, Ulsan HD, as well as the uniforms of powerhouse teams from Asia and Europe, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Bayern Munich.
◆ Ulsan HD – 48th (3rd), 63rd (away), 71st (home)
Ulsan's home uniform received negative reviews for being the most bland. Although it features a traditional blue and yellow combination, it is ranked 71st amid comments like "It couldn't be more ordinary." The away uniform is composed of sky blue and white stripes, and ESPN described it as "reminiscent of the Argentina national team uniform." However, it still ranks low at 63rd.
In contrast, the special edition third uniform performed well. Featuring a dark navy and gold base with a fractal pattern inspired by atomic nuclei, it was described as "a uniform honoring Korea's power industry." This uniform, showcased by Ulsan HD to commemorate the parent company's 'Brand Day,' ranked 48th.
◆ Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) – 10th (home), 59th (away)
The home uniform of PSG, where Lee Kang-in plays, stands out with its unique design featuring the Eiffel Tower prominently. The traditional 'Hector Stripe' is intricately rendered in a geometric pattern that mirrors Paris's iconic landmark, receiving praise as "almost silly but rather elegant." The result is 10th.
In contrast, the away uniform maintained the design from the previous season, which acted as a slight drawback, causing it to drop to 59th.
◆ Bayern Munich – 6th (away), 32nd (home)
Bayern Munich, the team to which Kim Min-jae belongs, had extremely varied results regarding its uniforms. The home uniform, which mixed elements from past designs, gave a chaotic impression reminiscent of 'Frankenstein' and faced criticism for its large M emblem that "looks like a mustache." This is reflected in its ranking of 32nd.
Conversely, the away uniform, featuring a camouflage pattern in mottled gray and coral, received high praise for symbolizing the facade of 'Allianz Arena.' ESPN described it as "simple yet elegant" and noted it was "far superior to the home uniform," placing it in 6th.
◆ Top 3 uniforms
The top spot goes to the third uniform of Tunisia's famed Esperance de Tunis. A combination of ultramarine blue and gold, along with a pattern inspired by Tunisia's traditional mosaic tiles, showcased 'royal elegance.'
In second place is Boca Juniors. Their special design commemorating their 120th anniversary, along with a classic deep blue and gold combination, achieved an everlasting classic.
Third place goes to the home uniform of River Plate. While it features a simple white base with a red diagonal stripe, it is precisely that simplicity and classicism that earned it a high ranking.
◆ 'Is this?' Borussia Dortmund – 12th (home)
The most surprising ranking was claimed by Borussia Dortmund's home uniform. The collaboration between Puma and 'KidSuper' resulted in a uniform that literally has 'bold design.' The chaos of uneven stripes emerging from the bottom and shoulder patterns reminiscent of 'potato stamps' is striking.
ESPN described it as "a uniform that simultaneously possesses good, bad, and ugly aspects." Indeed, upon the unveiling of this uniform, Dortmund fans discharged criticism, calling it "hard to understand, perplexing, and ugly." Nevertheless, its uniqueness and experimental nature earned it a 12th place according to ESPN.
◆ Overall uniform rankings for the 2025 Club World Cup (1st to 71st)
1st. Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia) – Third Kit
2nd. Boca Juniors (Argentina) – Home Kit
3rd. River Plate (Argentina) – Home Kit
4th. Inter Miami (United States) – Away Kit
5th. Manchester City (England) – Away Kit
6th. Bayern Munich (Germany) – Away Kit
7th. Real Madrid (Spain) – Home Kit
8th. Botafogo (Brazil) – Home Kit
9th. Seattle Sounders (United States) – Away Kit
10th. Paris Saint-Germain (France) – Home Kit
11th. Flamengo (Brazil) – Home Kit
12th. Borussia Dortmund (Germany) – Home Kit
13th. Porto (Portugal) – Away Kit
14th. Inter Miami (United States) – Home Kit
15th. Seattle Sounders (United States) – Home Kit
16th. Inter Miami (United States) – Third Kit
17th. Atletico Madrid (Spain) – Home Kit
18th. Inter Milan (Italy) – Home Kit
19th. Manchester City (England) – Home Kit
20th. Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia) – Away Kit
21st. Wydad AC (Morocco) – Home Kit
22nd. Fluminense (Brazil) – Home Kit
23rd. Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia) – Home Kit
24th. Monterrey (Mexico) – Home Kit
25th. Wydad AC (Morocco) – Away Kit
26th. Atletico Madrid (Spain) – Away Kit
27th. Chelsea (England) – Home Kit
28th. Palmeiras (Brazil) – Home Kit
29th. Juventus (Italy) – Home Kit
30th. Porto (Portugal) – Home Kit
31st. Benfica (Portugal) – Home Kit
32nd. Bayern Munich (Germany) – Home Kit
33rd. Salzburg (Austria) – Away Kit
34th. Flamengo (Brazil) – Away Kit
35th. LAFC (United States) – Away Kit
36th. Inter Milan (Italy) – Away Kit
37th. Benfica (Portugal) – Away Kit
38th. Monterrey (Mexico) – Away Kit
39th. Botafogo (Brazil) – Away Kit
40th. Pachuca (Mexico) – Home Kit
41st. Monterrey (Mexico) – Third Kit
42nd. Salzburg (Austria) – Home Kit
43rd. Palmeiras (Brazil) – Third Kit
44th. LAFC (United States) – Third Kit
45th. Boca Juniors (Argentina) – Third Kit
46th. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) – Home Kit
47th. Chelsea (England) – Away Kit
48th. Ulsan HD (South Korea) – Third Kit
49th. River Plate (Argentina) – Away Kit
50th. Benfica (Portugal) – Third Kit
51st. Palmeiras (Brazil) – Away Kit
52nd. River Plate (Argentina) – Third Kit
53rd. Juventus (Italy) – Away Kit
54th. Al Ahly (Egypt) – Away Kit
55th. Pachuca (Mexico) – Away Kit
56th. Botafogo (Brazil) – Third Kit
57th. Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) – Away Kit
58th. Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia) – Home Kit
59th. Paris Saint-Germain (France) – Away Kit
60th. Boca Juniors (Argentina) – Away Kit
61st. Fluminense (Brazil) – Away Kit
62nd. Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) – Away Kit
63rd. Ulsan HD (South Korea) – Away Kit
64th. Al Ain (UAE) – Home Kit
65th. Al Ain (UAE) – Away Kit
66th. Auckland City (New Zealand) – Away & Third Kit
67th. Auckland City (New Zealand) – Home Kit
68th. Al Ain (UAE) – Third Kit
69th. Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan) – Home Kit
70th. Al Ahly (Egypt) – Home Kit
71st. Ulsan HD (South Korea) – Home Kit
◆ Style is also a decisive factor… 'commemorative significance' is key
An interesting aspect of the uniform rankings in this Club World Cup is that rather than mere flamboyance, 'stories' and 'meanings' had a significant impact on the rankings. In Ulsan's case, the third uniform, which incorporates a unique background from the nuclear industry, received the highest ranking for the same reason. The tournament is also showcasing another competition with the uniform rankings outside the stadium.
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