Special Edition Man City - Year of the Horse Kit

The Special Edition Man City – Year of the Horse Kit is one of the most creatively ambitious and culturally rich football shirts Manchester City have ever released. Unveiled to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year and the arrival of the Year of the Fire Horse, this limited-edition pre-match jersey fuses the art of traditional Chinese ink wash painting with the unmistakable identity of one of football's most dominant clubs. If you're a fan of unique cultural drops, browse our full Manchester City collection for more iconic City shirts. Bold, expressive, and steeped in cultural meaning — this is a shirt built not just to be worn, but to be admired.

Built for Power, Movement, and Relentless Drive

The Fire Horse is a symbol of unbridled energy, speed, and ambition — three qualities that have defined Manchester City's era of dominance under Pep Guardiola. Released as the centrepiece of a wider capsule collection and first worn on the pitch against Tottenham Hotspur on 1 February 2026, this kit bridges the worlds of football culture and East Asian heritage in stunning fashion. For fans who love collector's pieces like this, explore our full Limited Edition kits collection for more exclusive drops.

Design and Features

• Warm beige base in earthy, neutral tones — a canvas inspired by the stillness of vintage Chinese portraiture
• Dense, all-over abstract pattern of hand-drawn Fire Horse motifs across the front panel and sleeves — rendered in traditional Chinese ink wash painting style (shui-mo hua)
• Repeated equine illustrations created in a fluid, watercolour-like hand-drawn technique giving the shirt a sense of movement and energy
• Solid matching panel across the upper back with a continuation of the graphic along the lower rear hem
• Manchester City crest in a tonal metallic finish on the left chest, with logos rendered in sophisticated black detailing throughout
• Subtle Chinese calligraphy elements integrated into the design honouring the Lunar New Year tradition
• Exclusive gold and black "Year of the Horse" jock tag at the hem confirming its limited-edition status
• Crew neck collar in a matching light tone for a clean, modern silhouette
• Lightweight, moisture-wicking 100% recycled polyester construction for performance and all-day comfort

Famous Players (Modern Era of the Shirt)

• Erling Haaland
• Phil Foden
• Rodri
• Omar Marmoush
• Rayan Cherki
• Joško Gvardiol

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