In 2009, Lakers legend Kobe Bryant wore an FC Barcelona uniform on a magazine cover. This season, Barca will wear a road uniform inspired by Bryant and his Mamba Mentality.

Barcelona’s 2025-26 away kit honors Kobe Bryant through a collaboration with his Nike brand. The jersey features a light gold tone with Persian violet and black accents — echoing the colors of the teams Kobe played for during his career.

Spanish football club Barcelona is paying tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant with its second uniform launched Tuesday. The five-time European champion said its new jersey will replace the usual Nike swoosh logo “with the ‘Kobe Sheath’ — the sword in the sheath logo that identifies the Kobe Bryant brand.