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Most Worn Football Boots by Italy's National Team: Nike Mercurial Leads the Way

When Roberto Mancini announced his squad for the European Championship, football boot enthusiasts quickly began analyzing which models the Azzurri would be

By The Boot Room Editorial Team · Jul 18, 2026 · 2 min read
Which boot is most commonly used by the Italian national team players?

When Roberto Mancini announced his squad for the European Championship, football boot enthusiasts quickly began analyzing which models the Azzurri would be wearing. A thorough review of the squad list, player preferences, and boot sponsorship shows that the Italian national team has a clear favourite brand and model.

Goalkeepers

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Mancini called up four goalkeepers: Donnarumma, Sirigu, Meret, and Cragno. All four wear adidas boots. Three of them use the Predator model, while Sirigu wears the Nemeziz.

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Football Boots Predator Freak .1 FG Black-White-Shock Pink

Defenders

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Eleven defenders were selected. Five wear Nike, three wear adidas, and three wear Puma. The only players wearing a brand outside these three are Chiellini, Di Lorenzo, and Toloi.

Football Boots Future 1.1 FG/AG White-Red Blast

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Midfielders

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Among the eight midfielders, the Nike Phantom GT stands out, worn by four players. One midfielder wears Mercurials, and the remaining three wear adidas. The final count is five Nike and three adidas.

Football Boots Mercurial Vapor 14 Elite FG Dynamic Turquoise-Lime Glow-Off Noir

Football Boots Phantom GT Elite FG Lime Glow-Aquamarine-Off Noir

Football Boots Tiempo Legend 8 Elite FG Aquamarine-White-Lime Glow-Off Noir

Strikers

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For the forwards – the main goal scorers – the Nike Mercurial is the most popular, worn by five players. One forward wears the Nike Phantom GT. The rest are adidas: two Nemeziz, one Copa, and one X Ghosted.

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Overall Ranking

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3. Puma – 3 Players

Chiellini and Toloi wear the Puma Ultra range; full-back Di Lorenzo uses the Puma Future Z.

2. adidas – 15 Players

The German brand is represented by two equally popular models: the Predator and Nemeziz, each worn by five players (including Donnarumma, Immobile, and Castrovilli). The Copa and X Ghosted each have two players.

1. Nike – 16 Players (Over Half the Squad)

Nike is the dominant brand. The most used boot across the entire Italian national team is the Nike Mercurial, with nine sponsored players. The Phantom follows with six, and the Tiempo with one.

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