I would like to start with a humble warning, that this will be a longer than "usual" post. Hopefully, it will compensate with the amount of information you might deem as interesting. :)
After finishing my first journey into the world of colors in football, by counting
which teams play in red & black color combination, I decided to pursue my next curiosity:
How many football teams in the world play in unusual colors? By this, I was thinking of teams which have a “main” color that is rarely used (grey, brown, purple, pink, etc.) or use an uncommon color combination.
Because of this coronavirus madness that is going on, I was able to spend more hours for this project than I planned, so in the end I was able to go into almost every single league in the world. I checked teams from over 400 divisions, of different tiers, from all continents. Although it’s not an official list, I tried to include as many clubs as possible on it.
Now, you're probably asking yourself
"How do you measure how rare or how common is in football a color / combination of colors?" An exact answer is impossible to give, so I started the study using my own experience as a football supporter, finally finding an useful purpose for the thousands of hours spent on watching football games. Therefore, I used a subjective point of view and excluded the color combinations that I, personally, considered to be the most common in football teams, namely:
- One-color kits: white, black, red, blue, yellow, green
- Most 2-color combinations that contain white or black: white-blue, white-red, black-yellow, black-green, etc.
- Other combinations: red-blue, red-yellow, blue-yellow, yellow-green.
- An exception was the color orange, where I excluded only the orange+black combination, which is much more widespread than all other combinations that include orange.
The selection criteria for the teams were as follows:
- The team should have their main kit in colors which are different than the ones enumerated above;
- The team must have played or been associated with the colors for several seasons;
- The team should be currently active (dissolved clubs were not included).
But enough introduction, let’s jump straight into the list of the most uncommon kit colors in the world of football:
CATEGORY I - Teams with 1 main color
1. Purple (includes purple+white or purple+black) - [73 clubs] Notable teams:
Fiorentina,
Anderlecht,
Toulouse,
Austria Vienna,
Real Valladolid.
Other teams (by conference):
UEFA (photo gallery here) - CE Carroi (Andorra), SV Austria Salzburg, Austria Klagenfurt (Austria), K Beerschot VA (Belgium), Etar Veliko Tarnovo (Bulgaria), NK Dubrava (Croatia), Daventry Town FC (England), Istres (France), VfL Osnabrück, Erzgebirge Aue (Germany), Ujpest, Békéscsaba 1912, Kecskemet TE (Hungary), ACD Legnano, AS Ostia Mare, Gioiese, Casoria Calcio 1979 (Italy), St. Andrews FC (Malta), FC Argeș, ASU Politehnica Timișoara, ACS Poli Timișoara (Romania), FK Graficar (Serbia), KFC Komarno (Slovakia), NK Maribor (Slovenia), Real Jaen, Alameda de Osuna EF, CD Becerril, Atletico Guadalajara, CD Guadalajara, CD Liendo, CD Santurtzi, CD Palencia, La Baneza (Spain) (Spain), Afjet Afyonspor, Hacettepe, Orduspor (Turkey).
Rest of the World (photo gallery here): - COMNEBOL - Club Villa Dalmine, Sacachispas FC, Club Atlético Quiroga (Argentina), Deportes Concepcion, San Antonio Unido (Chile) Defensor Sporting, CA Fenix (Uruguay), Metropolitanos FC (Venezuela).
- CONCACAF - Orlando City, Louisville City FC, Oakland County FC (USA), Pacific FC (Canada), CD Chalatenango (El Salvador).
- CAF - Mountain of Fire and Miracles FC (Nigeria), Mbeya City FC (Tanzania), AS Denguele Foot (Ivory Coast), Fovu Baham FC (Cameroon), AS Sonabel (Burkina Faso).
- AFC - FC Anyang (South Korea), Kyoto Sanga, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Fujieda MYFC (Japan), Heilongjiang Lava Spring (China), Hanoi FC (Vietnam), Nagaworld FC (Cambodia), Persita Tangerang, Persik Kediri, PSGC Ciamin (Indonesia), Al-Ain (UAE), De Abasin Sape (Afghanistan), Perth Glory (Australia).
- OFC - AS Manu-Ura (Tahiti).
2. Burgundy (includes burgundy+white, or similar shades: maroon, claret, dark red, wine red) - [74 clubs] Notable teams:
AC Torino,
Metz,
Sparta Prague,
CFR Cluj.
Other teams (by conference):
UEFA (photo gallery here) - FK Sarajevo (Bosnia), Chelmsford City, FC Northampton Town (England), JJK Jyväskylä (Finland), Dynamo Berlin (Germany), AEL Larissa (Greece), UM Selfoss (Iceland), Galway United (Ireland), Reggina, Cittadella, Salernitana, Trapani, Livorno, US Pontedera, Arezzo, Reggio Audace FC, Fano, US Capistrello, AC Morrone, AC Locri, ASD Bovalinese, Borgosesia Calcio, Milano City FC, Union Clodiense Chioggia, USD Breno, Olympia Agnonese, ASD Travestere Calcio, AC Nardo, ASD Citta di Acireale (Italy), FC Džiugas Telšiai (Lithuania), Nardo FK (Norway), CD Fatima, Clube Oriental de Lisboa (Portugal), Rapid Bucharest, Viitorul Ianca (Romania), AC Libertas (San Marino), Heart of Midlothian FC, Stenhousemuir FC (Scotland), NK Triglav Kranj (Slovenia), Independiente de Vallecas, CD Cenicero (Spain), Hatayspor, İnegölspor, Bandirmaspor, Elazigspor (Turkey), Cardiff Metropolitan University FC (Wales).
Rest of the World (photo gallery here): - COMNEBOL - Lanús (Argentina), Jacuipense, Ferroviaria, S.E.R. Caxias do Sul (Brasil), Deportivo Liberacion (Paraguay), Club Atletico Torino (Peru), Carabobo FC (Venezuela)
- CONCACAF - Sacramento Republic FC (USA), Valour FC (Canada), Deportivo Saprissa (Costa Rica)
- CAF - Manzini Wanderers FC (Eswatini), Generation Foot (Senegal), Moroka Swallows FC (South Africa)
- AFC - Vissel Kobe, FC Ryukyu (Japan), Al Wahda (UAE), Al Markhiya (Qatar), Shahr Khodro FC (Iran), Al Nasr SC (Kuwait), PSM Makassar (Indonesia), Nejmeh SC (Lebanon)
- OFC - Matavera FC (Cook Islands), FC Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands).
3. Orange (includes orange+white) - [54 clubs] --- full photo gallery here --- - UEFA - HNK Sibenik (Croatia), Blackpool (England) SV TEC (Netherlands), Hapoel Rishon LeZion (Israel), Pistoiese (Italy), FK Banga Gargzdai (Lithuania), Bruk-Bet Termalica Nieciecza, Zagłębie Lubin (Poland), CD Burgos Promesas (Spain), AFC Eskiltuna (Sweden), Alanyaspor, Adanaspor (Turkey), FC Mariupol (Ukraine).
- COMNEBOL - Nova Iguaçu FC (Brazil), Cobresal, Cobreloa (Chile) Envigado FC (Colombia), Universidad César Vallejo (Peru).
- CONCACAF - Houston Dynamo, Rio Grande Valley Football Club Toros (USA), Deportivo Achuapa (Guatemala), Cibao FC (Dominican Republic), Guayama FC (Puerto Rico)
- CAF - RS Berkane (Morocco), FC Nouadhibou (Mauritania), Polokwane City FC (South Africa), Akwa United (Nigeria), Dire Dawa Kenema (Ethiopia), Salitas FC (Burkina Faso), Côte d'Or FC (Seychelles), Fosa Juniors FC (Madagascar)
- AFC - Jeju United FC (South Korea). Shimizu S-Pulse, Omiya Ardija (Japan), Ratchaburi, Sukhothai FC, Nakhon Ratchasima, Sisaket FC, Kasetsart FC, Udon Thani FC (Thailand), FELDA United (Malaysia), SHB Đà Nẵng (Vietnam), Albirex FC Singapore, Hougang United FC (Singapore), Borneo FC (Indonesia), Sporting Clube de Goa, FC Goa, NEROCA FC (India), Saipa FC (Iran), Sanat Mes Kerman (Iran), Brothers Union FC (Bangladesh), Ajman Club (UAE), UMM Salal (Qatar), Al-Hala SC (Bahrain).
- OFC - AS Lössi (New Caledonia)
4. Pink (includes pink+black) - [7 clubs]
5. Cream - [3 clubs] Universitario,
Universidad Tecnica Cajamarca,
Leon de Huanuco (all from Peru).
6. Grey - [5 clubs]
7. Brown (includes brown+white) - [7 clubs]
CATEGORY II - Teams with 2 main colors
1. Green + Red [34 clubs] Notable teams:
Lokomotiv Moscow,
Maritimo Funchal Other teams (
full photo galllery here):
- UEFA - CS Sedan Ardennes, US Lusitanos Saint Maur (France), Alba Adriatica, Union Feltre (Italy), Speranța Drochia (Moldova), SP Cailungo (San Marino), Amio SD, Laracha CF, Apurtuarte Club, CF Jacetano (Spain), Amed SK, Karşıyaka S.K., Diyarbakirspor (Turkey)
- COMNEBOL - Club Agropecuario, Sportivo Atlético Club Las Parejas (Argentina), Portuguesa RJ, Pato Branco EC (Brazil), Boston River (Uruguay)
- CONCACAF - AD Carmelita, AD Guanacasteca (Costa RIca), SV Robinhood (Suriname)
- CAF - Stade Tunisien (Tunisia), MC Alger, JSM Bejaia (Algeria), Africa Sports d'Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Teichman City FC (Ghana), Canon Yaounde (Cameroon), Defense Force SC (Ethiopia), AS Pikine (Senegal), Masters Security FC (Malawi).
- AFC - Lokomotiv Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Adamstown Rosebud FC (Australia).
2. Green + Blue [16 clubs] Notable teams:
Seattle Sounders Other teams (
full photo gallery here):
- UEFA - Seravezza Pozzi Calcio, Feralpisalò (Italy), FK Zemun (Serbia), CD Berceo, SD Ordenes (Spain), Çaykur Rizespor
- COMNEBOL - Atletico Guanare (Venezuela)
- CONCACAF - Hartford Athletic (USA), Santa Tecla FC (El Salvador), Deportivo Mixco (Guatemala), Montego Bay United (Jamaica)
- CAF - Misr Lel Makasa (Egypt)
- AFC - Shonan Bellmare (Japan), Samut Prakan City FC (Thailand), Al Shoula FC (Saudi Arabia).
3. Blue + Azure (or any other combination of two shades of blue)
[28 clubs] Notable teams:
Zenit St. Petersburg,
Sydney FC Other teams (
full photo gallery here):
- UEFA - Rukh Brest (Belarus), Wycombe Wanderers FC (England), AC Le Havre, Trelissac Foot (France), Avondale United FC (Ireland), UC AlbinoLeffe, Calcio Lecco 1912 (Italy), Zejtun Corinthians (Malta), Portstewart FC (Northern Ireland), Stabaek (Norway), Progresul Spartac Bucharest (Romania), OFK Bačka (Serbia), Florida CF (Spain), Husqvarna FF (Sweden), Adana Demirspor, Ankara Demirspor (Turkey), Cambrian & Clydach Vale (Wales)
- COMNEBOL - Macará (Ecuador)
- CONCACAF - Sporting Kansas City, El Paso Locomotive (USA), Municipal Perez Zeledon (Costa Rica)
- AFC - Sorrento FC (Australia), Electricite du Cambodge (Cambodia), Punjab FC (India), Karachi Port Trust FC (Pakistan), Naft Al-Junoob SC (Iraq).
4. Orange + Blue [24 clubs] Notable teams:
Montpellier,
Istanbul Bașakșehir Other teams (
full photo gallery here):
- UEFA - OFC Sliven 2000 (Bulgaria), Braintree Town FC, Mansfield Town FC (England), Lions Gibraltar FC, ASD Czarlins Muzane (Italy), Aalesunds FK (Norway), AE Roses (Spain)
- COMNEBOL - Duque de Caxias (Brazil), Academia Puerto Cabello (Venezuela)
- CONCACAF - FC Cincinnati (USA), Lobos UPNFM (Honduras)
- CAF - Real Kings FC (South Africa), Sunshine Stars (Nigeria)
- AFC - Albirex Niigata (Japan), Queensland Lions FC, Riverside Olympic (Australia), Wellington United (New Zealand), Thai Port FC (Thailand), Al Fayha (Saudi Arabia), Al Karamah SC (Syria), Homenetmen Beirut (Lebanon)
- OFC - AS Dragon (Tahiti).
5. Orange + Green [5 clubs]
6. Orange + Grey [2 clubs] AFC Odorheiu Secuiesc (Romania),
Forge FC (Canada).
7. Orange + Purple [1 club] - FK Armavir (Russia)
8. Purple + Yellow [6 clubs]
9. Claret + Yellow / Amber [4 clubs]
10. Claret + Gold [2 clubs] Deportes Tolima (Colombia),
Stellenbosch FC (South Africa)
11. Claret + Blue [22 clubs] Notable teams:
Aston Villa,
Burnley,
West Ham United,
Trabzonspor Other teams (
full photo gallery here):
- UEFA - Enosis Neon Paralimni FC (Cyprus), Scunthorpe United, Weymouth FC (England), Argja Bóltfelag (Feroe), Glacis United (Gibraltar), Cobh Ramblers FC, Drogheda United (Ireland), USD Vipo Trento, FC Rieti (Italy), Gzira United (Malta), Veles Moscow (Russia), Keith FC (Scotland), Pontevedra CF (Spain), AC Bellinzona (Switzerland), Colwyn Bay FC (Wales)
- CONCACAF - Colorado Rapids (USA)
- AFC - APIA Leichhardt FC (Australia)
- OFC - Nasinu Masters FC (Fiji)
12. Claret + Green [1 club] - Ciudad de Plasencia CF (Spain)
13. Pink + Blue [5 clubs]
14. Brown + Blue [1 club] - Al-Kawkab FC (Saudi Arabia)
15. Brown + Yellow [2 clubs] Trujillanos FC (Venezuela),
Ohod Club (Saudi Arabia)
16. Brown + Amber [1 club] - Sutton United (England)
17. Grey + Red [4 clubs] UEFA - Cremonese (Italy),
Pembroke Athleta FC (Malta),
Strommen IF (Norway),
Club Esportiu Jupiter (Spain).
18. Grey + Blue [2 club]
19. Lime Green + Black [10 clubs]
20. Lime Green + White [1 club] - Pirata FC (Peru)
CATEGORY III - Teams with 3 main colors
1. Blue + Yellow + Red [3 clubs]
2. Blue + Yellow + White [1 club] - CA Bella Vista (Uruguay)
3. Blue + Yellow + Black [1 club] - Real Sport Clube (Portugal)
4. Blue + Green + White [1 club] - St. Louis FC (USA)
5. Blue + Orange + White [2 clubs]
6. Orange + Green + Black [1 club] - Venezia (Italy)
7. Orange + Green + White [1 club] -
Deportivo Masaya (Nicaragua)
8. Green + Yellow + Black [1 club] -
GKS Jastrzębie (Poland)
9. Green + Yellow + Red [4 clubs]
10. Green + Red + White [13 clubs] Notable teams:
Fluminense Other teams:
11. Green + Red + Black [11 clubs]
12. Green + Black + White [2 clubs]
13. Green + Burgundy + White [2 clubs]
14. Red + Orange + Black [1 club] -
Nagoya Grampus (Japan)
15. Red + Yellow + Black [8 clubs]
16. Claret + Blue + Yellow [1 club] - Madureira EC (Brazil)
17. Pink + Blue + White [1 club] - Yangon United (Myanmar)
Category IV - Teams with 4 main colors
1. Red + Yellow + Green + White [4 clubs]
2. Red + Yellow + Blue + White [1 club] - ASDC Verbania (Italy)
3. Red + Yellow + Blue + Black [1 club] - Coras de Nayarit (Mexico)
Here they are. 454 teams from across the entire the world, from Feroe Island to Papua New Guinea or the 4th Italian league. This should be about it. However, if there are by any chance teams that I might have missed, please feel free to leave a comment and I will add them on the list.
Thank you for reading and hope you enjoyed it!
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