The Story of Valencia’s Kits
Valencia CF’s traditional white shirt is one of the most recognisable in La Liga. Known as Los Che, the club adopted white in its founding year, 1919, symbolising purity, unity, and a distinct identity in a football landscape filled with colourful kits. Paired with black shorts and white socks, the look has remained largely unchanged for over a century — simple, elegant, and unmistakably Valencian.
The minimalist white design has come to represent more than just a kit — it reflects the club’s character: stylish, proud, and quietly fierce. Over time, away shirts have introduced orange, black, blue, and gold elements, offering creative flair without straying from the club’s roots.
Kit Evolution and Brand Heritage
Valencia’s first shirts were plain and locally made, before the club partnered with major sportswear brands during the 1970s and 1980s. The evolution from basic cotton to modern performance fabrics paralleled the club’s rise in European football.
Brands such as Adidas, Nike, Joma, and Puma have each left their mark. Adidas supplied iconic designs throughout the 1980s and early 2000s, while Nike introduced sleeker, minimalist kits during Valencia’s Champions League final appearances. Puma’s recent collections have revived the classic white look with subtle nods to the club’s heritage, incorporating Valencia’s orange and black bat crest with bold modern detailing.
Famous Valencia Shirts
A few kits stand out as milestones in Valencia’s history:
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2000/01 Home Shirt – worn during the club’s second consecutive Champions League final, symbolising their golden era under Héctor Cúper. 
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2003/04 Home Shirt – associated with Rafael Benítez’s league and UEFA Cup double; one of the most successful seasons in club history. 
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1980s Away Shirt – featuring orange and blue, a combination that has become synonymous with classic retro Valencia designs. 
- 2019/20 Centenary Shirt – a white-and-gold design commemorating 100 years of the club, instantly becoming a collector’s favourite. 
 
 
Little-Known Facts About Valencia Kits
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The Bat Crest: The bat on Valencia’s badge originates from the city’s medieval coat of arms — a symbol of good fortune. It has featured on the shirt in some form since the 1920s. 
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Orange Heritage: The club’s alternate colour, orange, comes from the fruit that made Valencia’s region famous worldwide — a subtle nod to local culture. 
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Nike’s Innovation Era: In the early 2000s, Nike introduced form-fitting kits with breathable mesh panels — Valencia were among the first La Liga clubs to use this design ahead of Euro 2004. 
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Unique Centenary Font: For their 100th anniversary, Valencia used a custom typeface inspired by old Spanish typography found in the city’s archives. 
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Short-Lived Sponsor: During the late 1990s, the club wore shirts sponsored by Terra Mitica, a new theme park — one of La Liga’s most unusual commercial pairings. 
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Reversed Colours: In 1986, Valencia briefly wore a black home shirt after a manufacturing error delayed delivery of their traditional white design — a move that caused fan uproar but later became iconic. 
- Mestalla Tribute Detail: Some modern shirts feature an interior neck graphic of the Mestalla’s famous stands — a tribute to one of Europe’s oldest stadiums still in use. 
Our Range and Personalisation Options
At UK Soccer Shop, you’ll find the complete Valencia CF range — including home, away, third, and retro shirts, as well as training wear and fan apparel. Every jersey is 100% authentic, featuring the official club crest, manufacturer detailing, and sponsor logos.
Personalisation is available across most shirts, allowing you to add your own name or that of legends like David Villa, Gaizka Mendieta, or current stars lighting up La Liga.
You can also explore related collections across our site, including La Liga football shirts, Spanish National Team kits, and European club classics, to complete your collection.
Why Valencia Shirts Stand Out
Valencia’s shirts capture the essence of Spanish football — simplicity, elegance, and fierce identity. The clean white design and proud bat emblem symbolise both the city’s spirit and the club’s enduring resilience. Whether you’re collecting vintage kits or wearing the latest release, a Valencia shirt connects you to more than a century of history, pride, and passion.