Football equipment gift ideas

What can you find in football gear at Christmas?

Football gear includes everything that goes along with shirts and shoes without being directly part of them: bags, protective gear, customization accessories, socks, and referee equipment. For the holiday season, it’s an ideal category for a practical gift, often more affordable than a shirt or a pair of boots. You’ll find backpacks from brands like Eastpak as well as socks from Nike, Hummel, or Uhlsport, and even badges and prints to personalize a shirt that has already been given.

Bags, protections, and accessories: pages to check out

Each type of product has its own page, so you can find what you’re looking for faster:

• The football bags, for backpacks and sports bags that accompany training and trips.
• The shin guards, an essential protection for safe play.
• The protective gear, including knee pads, for players who want to protect themselves beyond just their shins.
• The accessories, a wide selection to complete an outfit or a bag.
• The care items, for maintaining gear and recovering after exertion.
• The referees' gear, with the equipment dedicated to those officiating on the field.

Printing and personalization: a gift idea that makes a difference

Just giving a shirt isn’t always enough: printing can make it unique. Competition badges (Champions League, Premier League, World Cup) and letter-by-letter printing, offered by Avery Dennison, Sporting ID, and Monblason, transform a shirt into a personalized piece in the colours of a player, club, or competition. This is an option to consider when choosing a shirt for Christmas before placing an order.

Socks and backpacks: essentials for Christmas

Football socks, from Nike or Hummel, complete an already given outfit or easily fit into a small gift list. Backpacks, from Eastpak or in a club’s colours, are used daily for school, training, or travelling with the club. These are gifts that are useful all year round, not just during the holidays.

When to take advantage of deals on football gear

Several sales events allow you to keep an eye on prices for football gear. Black Friday comes first on the calendar, followed by the holiday season and then the winter sales. Spring brings the French Days. Outside of these key times, the Deals, Clearance, and Special Offers pages are worth checking out at any time of the year, as well as the New Arrivals page to spot the latest items and the Shipped in 24h page if the gift needs to arrive quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a shin guard and a knee pad?

A shin guard covers the front of the shin and slides into the sock, protecting against direct impacts during tackles. The knee pad, on the other hand, protects the knee joint and is worn above the calf. Both can be found on the respective pages shin guards and protective gear.

Which bag should I choose to carry football gear?

The choice mainly depends on the volume to be transported: a backpack is enough for shoes and an outfit, while a larger sports bag is preferable for a full goalkeeper or match kit. The football bags page groups together the different formats.

What does the equipment for referees include?

The referee accessories encompass the equipment that goes along with officiating a match, such as armbands or specific outfit elements. You can find this selection on the referees page.

How to personalize a shirt with a competition badge?

A competition badge is added to the shirt at the time of ordering, along with a name and number print. It corresponds to the competition the team is participating in, like the Champions League or a national championship. This option is found on the accessories page on the site.

Where to see promotions on football gear for Christmas?

Promotions on football gear can be found on the site’s commercial pages, especially before and during the holiday season. The Deals page centralizes the current offers, so check it out before finalizing a gift list.