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One of the best ways to get inspired when looking at what type of soccer cleats you want to buy is to look at what your favorite stars are wearing. Think players like the 2022 World Cup winner Lionel Messi, star forward Neymar, and North London's very own Bukayo Saka.
Most athletes nowadays are signed to some of the biggest brands in the world, which is why more often than not, you'll see them wearing cleats from brands they're contracted to. Although the landscape is changing, and the traditional cleats deal is no longer as gospel as it once was.
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But, still, it can all get confusing, so we're here to tell you precisely what cleats the world's best soccer players are wearing right now. If you're also interested in the best new soccer cleats released that will be launched during 2023, we've got you back with an up-to-date guide.
Lionel Messi and adidas' relationship has been a constant after the forward signed a lifetime deal with the brand 15 years ago. We've seen some great soccer cleats worn by the Argentinians throughout the years, including classics like the 530 TUNiT and F50 adizero. So it couldn't be more apt that the player has been donning his signature X Speedportal cleats, celebrating 35 years of the GOAT and drawing inspiration from some of the most iconic adidas silhouettes Messi has worn.
Cristiano Ronaldo has long been associated with Nike soccer cleats and has a particular affection for the famous Mercurial range. Recently, two Mercurial cleats have been inspired by Al Nassr's number seven. The first was a pair of special Mercurial Zoom Superfly, a signature design for Ronaldo to wear during the 2022 World Cup. It's also the pair of cleats the Portuguese striker has been wearing of late. Recently Nike also released the Mercurial 006 from the Dream Series inspired by CR7.
For most of his career, Erling Haaland has donned Nike soccercleats and is a particular fan of the Mercurial silhouette. In 2020 he was awarded the Golden Boy award, and Nike designed a special pair of the Mercurial Vapor 13s, which never went on sale. Nowadays, he's still rocking the Nike Mercurial cleats from the Lucent pack, which come in a sunny yellow and orange colorway. With his Nike contract finished in 2022, the eyes of soccer fans are on which brand will snap him up for his next big deal.
Paul Pogba has been a prominent face for adidas soccer cleats after signing a 10-year cleats deal that will expire in three years' time. The pair have both made noise when it comes to culture and fashion – just think back to the announcement video when he returned to Manchester United. adidas also recently unveiled a signature pair of Predator Accuracy cleats, which features the Paul Pogba logo – it's also the pair of cleats the Juventus striker has been wearing in recent fixtures.