Football shorts for clubs

This selection brings together the football shorts designed for clubs, for both training and matches. It is the most frequently updated item in a kit, as it wears out the fastest and is ordered the most often.

It covers adult and child sizes, men’s and women’s cuts, as well as specific goalkeeper shorts.

Training shorts or match shorts?

The difference lies not in the material, which is often the same, but in the usage and the quantity. The training shorts are worn three times a week and washed just as many times: players typically order several pairs each.

The match shorts are part of the official kit, in the club's colours, and are worn once a week. They logically last longer and are replaced less often.

Many clubs order both in the same range, ensuring a visual consistency between weekdays and the weekend.

Available fits

The men's fit is the most common and covers the majority of players. The women's fits come in several lines, with a size and hip adjustment that differ, which matters for women's teams that previously wore men's sizes.

Children's sizes are available in most models. The junior and adult size ranges do not overlap perfectly, and a teenager often falls between the largest children's size and the smallest adult size.

The goalie's case

The goalkeeper does not wear the same shorts as their teammates. The models for their position include padding at the hips and thighs, where they contact the ground during a dive.

Padded compression shorts serve the same purpose in a different way: worn under the match shorts, they provide protection without being visible, which helps maintain the team's official look. This is the solution many goalkeepers use in competition.

With or without pockets?

Football shorts are most often made without pockets, and this is not an oversight. A pocket can catch on contact, tear, and several regulations prohibit them in competition.

Models that do have pockets are intended for warm-up, training, or coaching. For match kits, it's better to check this point before ordering in bulk.

What size to order for a team

The most reliable method is measuring the waist rather than relying on sizes stated by players, which can vary from brand to brand. Most models have a drawstring, which accommodates some size differences but not all.

Planning for a few extra pieces in the middle sizes is helpful: these are the sizes that are often needed when a player joins during the season and the first to run out as a range comes to an end.

Other pieces of the club textile

The shorts are complemented by the rest of the kit. The shirts and polos cover the top, the socks complete the match kit, and the training trousers take over as soon as the cold sets in. The training tops and jackets and puffers round out the kit.

By range, the Park range covers basic needs, the Academy and Strike are for teams that train often, while Tiempo and Striped focus on shirts. The Nike page brings together all the club textiles from the brand.

Where to find cheaper shorts for your club

This is the item that is most frequently repurchased, so that's where clearance items are most appealing. The cleared club space and the club space for special deals collect discounts aimed at associations.

The clearance operates year-round with end-of-stock cycles, while sales, special deals, and special offers follow the calendar. The Black Friday kicks off the period, ahead of the holiday season, winter sales, and the French Days of spring.

For a club, the end of the sports season is the best time: lines change, ranges clear out, and orders are placed before the rush in September.

Frequently asked questions

How many shorts should be planned per player in a season?

Two or three for training depending on the pace of sessions, plus the match shorts. This is the most washed item of the kit and wears out the quickest.

Why do football shorts not have pockets?

Because a pocket can catch on contact and tear, and several regulations prohibit them in competition. Models with pockets are intended for warm-up, training, or coaching.

Are there women's sizes?

Yes, several lines offer specific cuts, with sizes and hip adjustments different from the men's fit. Women's teams that previously equipped themselves in men's sizes benefit from greater comfort.

What shorts for a goalkeeper?

A model with padding at the hips and thighs, or a padded compression short worn under the match shorts. The latter solution allows for maintaining the team's official outfit while being protected.