# Digital Age Soccer Balls adidas' Capitano Soccer Ball Design is Decorated with Circuitry By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccer-ball-design References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/adidas-scores-with-a-soccer-ball-for-the-digital-age/) & [adidas](https://www.adidas.com/us/adidas-capitano-ball/DY2569.html) The [adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world-cup26) Capitano Ball is a standout soccer ball design that takes inspiration from electronic circuitry. The soccer ball, influenced by the digital age, is TPU-covered, machine-stitched and boasts details that catch the light thanks to the inclusion of [metallic incandescent film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-void). The unique soccer ball design is available in black and white options, as well as other colorful iterations like Solar Red and Solar Yellow. Thanks to the details and colorways of these high-quality soccer balls, players appreciate that the styles are easy to find on the field. The design on the ball can also be found on [soccer shoes and goalkeeper gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/football-boot) from adidas—which makes the products ideal for perfectly coordinated casual games and training matches. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital-inspired Soccer Gear:** Incorporate digital elements into sports gear designs to create unique and functional products. - **Metallic Incandescent Details:** Utilize metallic incandescent film to add eye-catching details to product designs. - **Colorful Sports Equipment:** Introduce colorful options for sports equipment to improve visibility and availability. ### Where This Applies - **Sporting Goods:** Sporting goods companies can innovate by incorporating digital design elements and colorful options in their products. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore opportunities to integrate sports gear designs into their clothing lines. - **Technology:** Tech companies can collaborate with sports brands to incorporate digital elements in sports gear and equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tricolored Tournament Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifa-world-cup26.md) - [Soft Suede Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copa-mundial.md) - [Modern Updated Football Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-24.md) - [Deconstructed Eroded Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deconstructed-soccer-ball.md) - [Square-Shaped Soccer Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unplayaball.md) - [Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciagas-soccer-series.md) - [Soccer Structure-Inspired Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ea-sports-fc.md) - [Digital Icon-Inspired Tennis Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilson-and-apple.md) - [Football Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-originals-x-bape.md)