Blokecore

aka Football Lad, Soccer Core

emerging

"Sport as identity"

British football culture aesthetic. Vintage football kits, Adidas Sambas, and working-class sport fandom as fashion.

Atmosphere

The sensory world of Blokecore

Pubs, football matches, terraces, postgame celebrations

Philosophy

Team loyalty, working-class pride, sport is life

Who Lives Here

The character archetypes that embody Blokecore

The Football Fan

The Lad

The Casual

What It Rejects

Blokecore exists in opposition to:

Posh culture

American sports

Non-football

Daily Rituals

The practices and behaviors that define this way of living

Match days

Pub culture

Kit collecting

Chanting

Origin

Emerged on TikTok 2022, reviving 90s-2000s British football casual culture for Gen Z.

Era

2022-Present

Regions

UK, Europe, Online

Trend Score

80

Key Elements

Key Garments

  • Football jerseys
  • Adidas Sambas
  • Track jackets
  • Bucket hats
  • Retro kits
  • Athletic socks
  • Windbreakers

Silhouettes

  • Athletic
  • Casual
  • Sporty

Color Palette

Football team palette of sport and loyalty

Primary Colors

Team colors
Red
Blue

Secondary Colors

White
Black

Accent Colors

Bright stripes
Denim blue

Key Brands

Adidas
heritagecore
Umbro
heritagecore
Vintage sportswear
indiecore

Materials

PolyesterAthletic meshTrack suit material

Cultural Context

British working-class culture, football fandom, casual culture revival

Associated Music

BritpopUK GarageIndie rock

Core Relationships

Influenced By

British working class
Athletic wear

Influences

90s football culture
British casual
Trainspotting

Related Cores

Streetwear
Athleisure
Last updated: January 17, 2026