With a shirt and trousers, Green makes another appearance in Elche CF’s second jersey, unveiled by the club. The design has sparked mixed reactions: some praise the bold look while others argue it lacks a distinctive feature. The main critique is consistent—no band across the chest and a kit that feels overly simple to many supporters.
Elche’s second kit, styled for matches when the roster travels as the away team, is also slated to be the outfit for the upcoming pre-season fixtures. Its reveal needs to feel authentic soon, as the first friendly is scheduled for this Saturday.
Nike continues as the maker, and the club notes that the away jersey “shows green, a symbol of our roots.” It is christened the Away Kit for the 23-24 season, intended for use on the road.
Pedro Bigas modeled and showcased the new jersey, which comes in two shades of green and features a striking metallic shield and tread effect that catches the eye.
Green Shines on Elche CF’s Second Shirt
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The club describes the design as having a modern stand-up collar. The Away Jersey 23-24 offers a standard fit, lightweight feel, and is built for high performance. It features Dri-FIT moisture-wicking technology and a soft-touch Newton 2.0 fabric. A mesh panel on the back enhances breathability, while a single sponsor appears on the front. The LaLiga shield and the city flag of Elche adorn the neckline for a local touch.
Fans weigh in
Supporters disagree with the club’s design direction for the second kit. David Aranda, president of the Peñas del Elche Federation, remarked that the jersey reads as a simple piece, similar to what a Nike catalog would offer, with only the shield and sponsors added. He noted a sense of disappointment tied to the contract with Fútbol Emotion, the vendor of Nike jerseys for Elche, and questioned whether the contract will be renewed. The overall sentiment points to an unfavorable design in his view.
Juan Diego Molina suggests the kit feels too plain and argues for personalization that reflects the club’s identity. Peña Centenario’s president, a leader of the Valero Payaunder, adds that the kit should carry more club symbolism, even if the base is white, to express the team’s character. Carlos San Jose of Penya Altabix echoes the sentiment, stating that a lack of ribbons, which serve as a distinctive mark, diminishes the kit’s connection to the city. He also sees the design as too color-driven without meaningful local symbols.
Antonio Chacon, president of Rabuts Novelda, notes a relative improvement over previous years and expresses a personal preference for more symbolic elements. A federation secretary offers a mixed view, urging a balance between simplicity and meaningful branding. Francis Perez, Peña Franjiverde’s president of Vega Baja, admits a dislike for the color but concedes that a blue Elche flag with red stripes would have felt more representative. He hopes the final version remains faithful to the city’s identity and avoids excessive experimentation with the first kit, ideally completing the set with the back panel if possible.