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Defected and MEYBA Reunite for a 2025 Summer Football Shirt

Following the rapid sell-out success of their 2024 Croatia-inspired release, Defected and MEYBA have teamed up once again to launch a new limited-edition f

By The Boot Room Editorial Team · Jul 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Defected x MEYBA Return With Another Certified Summer Classic For 2025

Following the rapid sell-out success of their 2024 Croatia-inspired release, Defected and MEYBA have teamed up once again to launch a new limited-edition football shirt for 2025. Designed for fans at the intersection of football and dance culture, the latest strip blends a festival-ready aesthetic with terrace heritage.

A Global Design Inspired by Festival Season

This year’s shirt moves away from the previous Croatia theme and adopts a worldwide outlook. The Defected Worldwide globe logo sits prominently on the front, while a gradient colourway drawn from summer festivals adds a vibrant, season-led feel. A collared v-neck silhouette gives the shirt a lifestyle edge, staying true to the terrace DNA that MEYBA is known for.

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“After the success of last year’s Croatia shirt, we’re proud to reunite with Defected for 2025,” says Jonathan Jones, Global Head of Marketing at MEYBA. “This time, we’ve created a shirt that celebrates the entire year of Defected events – a true symbol of music, movement, and culture. It’s more than merch – it’s a badge of honour for the Defected community worldwide.”

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Details That Celebrate Defected’s Legacy

The shirt is packed with gold-level finishing touches that honour the label’s history. Twin embroidered gold stars represent Defected’s two UK No.1 singles, while a Defected Worldwide woven side tab nods to the label’s global reach. A gold-stitched “Defected Since 1999” crest appears on the chest, and the reverse features a custom “25” squad number. A woven patch reading “Our House Is Your House” sits on the sleeve – a direct reference to the label’s unifying message of community and culture.

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MEYBA’s Football Heritage Meets Dance Culture

For those unfamiliar with MEYBA, the Spanish brand carries serious football credibility. Its shirts were famously worn by legends such as Maradona, Cruyff, and Guardiola during Barcelona’s golden era. By partnering with Defected – a pillar of electronic music for more than two decades – MEYBA continues to bridge the gap between pitch and party, combining style with substance.

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The Defected x MEYBA special edition football shirt is a limited-edition release.

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