Puma SE is a German multinational corporation that designs and manufactures footwear, apparel and accessories. Since its foundation in 1948, it has gradually evolved as one of the strongest brands in the world.
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Puma is another strong name in modern sports. In football, this brand is now growing up in a speedy way. Here we are talking about the top football players who are sponsored by Puma.
Sergio Agüero (Argentina)
Argentine striker Sergio Agüero is one of the best strikers of his generation. He is one of the greatest players in Premier League history, who helped Manchester City to win their first five Premier League titles. The former Atletico Madrid striker is also the all-time most goal-scorer for the Manchester Blues as well as the all-time leading non-English goal-scorer in Premier League history. However, present Barcelona striker Agüero’s playing career is now moving towards the ending line, especially after the recent seriousness of his heart condition.
Agüero was a member during Argentina’s title victories in the FIFA World Youth Championship 2005 and FIFA U-20 World Cup 2007. In the 2007 edition of the U20 World Cup, the young striker led his nation and won the Golden Boot and Golden Ball awards of the tournament. He was also a key member for Argentina to win the Gold Medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Agüero was also a crucial regular member of the Argentina national football team when they finished as the runners-up in the FIFA World Cup 2014.
Sergio Agüero is currently sponsored by Puma. In early 2020, Puma celebrated Agüero’s record-breaking 12th PL hat-trick with a pair of special edition PUMA One.
Antoine Griezmann (France)
French footballer Antoine Griezmann is a versatile player in the forward line. He can play crucial roles as an attacking midfielder, winger and striker. The former Real Sociedad player is now a Barcelona footballer, who is currently serving for his another old team Atlético Madrid on loan. Griezmann is one of the great players for Atlético Madrid and France as he is one of the all-time most goal scorers for both these teams.
While France won the FIFA World Cup 2018, Griezmann was one of their most influential players in that tournament by winning three Player of the Match awards, including winning the Man of the Match award in the final. He won Bronze Ball and Silver Boot in that tournament.
Puma is one of the key sponsors of Griezmann. In 2019, Puma celebrated Griezmann’s 10th anniversary of his professional debut with the PUMA FAM the “Grizi 10-year edition” football boot. Griezmann was the co-designer of that boot.
Luis Suárez (Uruguay)
Despite involving in some on-field controversies due to his unlawful activities, Uruguay striker Luis Suárez is considered one of the greatest strikers. He has achieved massive success as a striker for his national team and many top European clubs [Ajax, Liverpool, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid (present)].
Suárez won the Most Valuable Player award during Uruguay’s victory in the Copa América 2011, their only international trophy since the Copa América 1995. Suárez scored four goals (second most goal scorer) and provided two assists in that tournament. He is also the all-time most goal scorer for Uruguay.
Suárez is also a brand ambassador of Puma. In early 2021, he celebrated his 500th senior career goal by donating 500 PUMA footballs to youth football teams based in each of the cities where he played in his senior career. Meanwhile, Puma also produced a special-edition 500 goal FUTURE Z football boot for Suárez.
Gianluigi Buffon (Italy)
Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is known as one of the greatest goalkeepers ever in football history. He is one of those rare players who have experienced at least 1,000 official football matches at all age levels (including national teams’ youth level). Buffon played a very crucial role for Italy to win their fourth FIFA World Cup title in 2006, where he also won the Golden Glove award.
Apart from becoming a legendary goalie for Italy national football team, he was also a legendary goalkeeper for Juventus. He is holding the record of the second-most appearances for Juventus. He is now playing for his first club Parma.
Buffon is also a superstar for Puma. In 2017, Puma decided with the FIGC to honour the legendary goalkeeper by allowing wearing the traditional Italian blue kit for the first time (against Macedonia, where the Italian outfield players wore the white away jersey), which was reserved for the outfield players.
Neymar Jr. (Brazil)
Brazilian superstar footballer Neymar Jr. is one of the strongest brand ambassadors of Puma. Neymar is one of the best forwards in his generation. Former Santos and Barcelona star is continuing his impressive performance in Paris Saint-Germain.
While Brazil won the FIFA Confederation Cup for the record fourth time in 2013, Neymar won the Golden Ball and Bronze Shoe. Neymar also played a vital role for Brazil to win their first Gold medal in the Summer Olympics during the 2016 edition, where the skipper scored four goals for his team. Currently, he is the second most goal scorer for Brazil.
In 2020, Neymar has signed a long-term contract with Puma after his previous long-term deal ended with Nike.
