Napoli Unveils Centenary Jersey Inspired by Maradona Era

SSC Napoli is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the launch of a special jersey for the 2026-2027 season. The design pays homage to one of the club's most iconic kits, the one worn during their historic first Scudetto victory in 1987, a triumph deeply intertwined with the legendary Diego Armando Maradona.

The new home jersey, created in collaboration with EA7, Emporio Armani's sportswear line, draws inspiration from the "collective memory of Neapolitan fans." It features the unmistakable blue color and evokes the texture of the wool kits popular in the 1980s. The design aims to blend heritage with innovation, commemorating the club's origins and its golden era.

A central element of the jersey is a commemorative crest that combines four significant symbols: the 'Corsiero del Sole' (the club's first emblem from 1926), the number '100', an infinity symbol representing the enduring bond between the city and the team, and Napoli's current crest. The inscription "Partenopei" adorns the back of the neck, a nod to the pride of Naples.

The club presented the jersey under the slogan "Pe’ cient’anne" (for one hundred years), symbolically referencing its founding date of August 1, 1926, though football's roots in Naples date back further. The jersey's visual elements, including the texture reminiscent of historical wool, aim to connect the past with the present, celebrating a century of passion and football in the vibrant city of Naples.