Nike’s current soccer roster packs a punch, hosting the gamut of icons and legends from and to and . The Champions League final is also preparing to kick off, pitting against – and both sides will be reppin’ Team Swoosh.
Nike have developed into a dominating force of the soccer scene, signing fresh talent and whole teams and in recent years. Their biggest score so far has been snatching the German national team away from adidas, causing mass hysteria among true Deutsch fans.
In 2025, that commanding energy has translated to the brand's boot offering. An abundance of franchises, such as Mercurial and Tiempo, have become go-tos for players of all levels across the globe. Nike have put plenty of steam behind their retro offering too, resurrecting the 2002 Mercurial Vapor 1 and legendary Hypervenom franchise.
With finals season upon us, there’s no better time to break down the current – and all models are ready to cop on Nike’s .
Nike Mercurial Vapor 16
The is the jewel of 32-panelled crown, and has been worn by some of the top players in the world. Brazilian striker Ronaldo wore the OG 1998 pair in that year’s World Cup, and in the current boot landscape you'll also find and donning . In 2025 we’re up to the 16th variation, which is thoroughly teched-out to bolster a player’s speed. Alongside a swathe of GR colourways, you'll find and .
'Watching my favourite players growing up, they all wore Nike boots,' Vini Jr. said when his sneaker dropped in early May. 'For many years I’ve played with Mercurial exclusively – and even scored a goal in two Champions League finals. For my first Nike Player Edition boot, there was no need to move away from what already made me fly.'
Nike Mercurial Superfly 10
This iteration of the comes with the same promise of speed, but has been decked out with a full upper with added ankle support. Additionally, the upper is kitted with – a combo which makes for the thinnest Mercurial upper of all time – and gives you the gumption to speed past defenders like . You can also scoop the in four different types, depending on the surface you'll be playing: , , and .
Nike Mercurial Vapor 1
The originally launched way back in 2002, but last year Beaverton decided to resurrect the legend and rebuild it for the 2020s pitch. Rigged with a synthetic leather upper, down below boasts an Air Zoom unit and chevron blade studs.
After Nike revived the Vapor 1s in 2024, Vini Jr. waxed nostalgic on his thoughts about the model. 'It’s a really special feeling to use these boots now, knowing the history behind them,' he said. 'They’re such an iconic boot and a symbol of one of the biggest legends of the game: Ronaldo. I can’t wait to try them in the next games – hopefully, I’ll score as many goals as R9 did with them.'
You can’t look past that crispy throwback , which was a nice follow-up to the chrome last year.
Nike Phantom GX 2
Made in versions for both and , the is built to perfect soccer craft. The upper of this pair has been bolstered with Nike's patented Cyclone 360 traction pattern, helping players to pivot with speed. Asymmetric lacing provides a super snug fit, while Gripknit allows for expert touch and improved precision in dribbling, passing and shooting.
There’s a barrage of colouways available right now, which you can cop right .
Nike Tiempo Legend 10
franchise has been around since the mid-80s, but didn’t really start pumping until the 1994 World Cup. During that tournament it was worn by multiple players, including the undisputed star of the championship – Brazil's Romário.
Since then, the name has become synonymous with reliability, and it's an association that's held firm right up to 2025. For this year's , Nike have decked the top-half out in FlyTouch Plus-engineered leather, which sits atop a cushioned sole unit.
Nike Hypervenom Phantom
It’s back, baby! franchise is incredibly nostalgic for many soccer fans, especially those who were around during the mid-2010s and were fans of . In 2025, Team Swoosh retored the boot from the archive, keeping the legendary NikeSkin upper but switching the midfoot plate and studs to enhance ball touch and speed.
Nike Premier 3
Nike's soccer offering isn't all $200-plus technical cleats built for pros – they have some more economical options, too!
Enter the . With a very reasonable retail price of $120, this boot is still as old school as you can get. Unlike the others on this list, the Premier 3 boasts a full premium leather upper, with standard studs. Despite the no-nonsense basic build, the tooling is classic and has presented a canvas for plenty of throwback 80s and 90s-inspired colourways. These also arrive with removable tongue flap – but we think you should keep it on, for that timeless soccer steeze.
Ferocious Fan Gear
Soccer wouldn't be the global sport without its , who patronage the stadiums and learn all the chants. It's clear Nike are aware of the fact, because their is stacked, and thorough – they have plenty of jerseys from the big EU teams like and , sitting alongside hometown heroes in the MLS like .
Head for Nike's full soccer cleat range! Also be sure to check out the , with kits from and ahead of the Champions League finals.