I agree with everything you wrote in your description but I don't see how that relates to the kit you've made, it looks like it follows the current Nike styling pretty accurately besides a pattern over the top of it.

Only the drill holes are the same - If Im designing for a brand I would use something as their identity in this case to show its Nike. Otherwise what else is the same? Completely different to Nike's templates and ethos (which is an entire collection based on Aitor Throup's 2009 'Tailored by England' milestone kit). Daring to use embroidery and gradient is something brands have been scared to use since the horror of the 90s, but it can be explored and made into something tasteful. The kit really models the player, despite its audacity.

this doesn't look at all progressive in any way. standard nike look

i get what you're saying but the end result is basically what you set out to do away with