Footballs on private sale

How do private sales work?

These are short events, featuring a pre-selected range, open before a wider discount. For balls, they usually include series with stock available in quantity.

The selection changes with each event and is not the same from one time to the next. This page is where to find it when a sale is open, and where to see throughout the year what the family covers.

Balls by brand

Each brand has its page, showcasing what sets it apart on the field:

• The balls Nike and adidas, the two most present brands in competitions, from match balls to training models.
• The balls Puma, well established in several championships and in the club segment.
• The balls Select, a Danish brand historically associated with hand-stitched balls.
• The balls Uhlsport, Jako, Erima and Tremblay CT, widely present in clubs and institutions that purchase in volume.

Match ball, training ball or mini ball?

The match ball is the most refined: its surface and stitching aim for optimal flight behaviour. It costs more and wears out faster if used in all sessions, making it a seasonal purchase.

The training ball is made to last: thicker cover, reinforced stitching, lower cost. This is the one a club buys in bulk, and where discounts weigh the most in total value.

The mini ball is used for technical drills and juggling. Controlling a smaller ball refines touch, which is then noticeable when using a standard-sized ball.

What size ball to choose?

The size follows the age category rather than morphology. The size 5 is the adult size, applicable from U13 upwards and for seniors, both in matches and training.

The size 4 covers intermediate categories, around U8 to U12, while the size 3 is aimed at younger players, where a ball that is too heavy can distort their technique and discourage them.

How many balls to provide for a team?

One ball for every two players is the basis for a proper technical session, which puts the need at around a dozen for a full squad. Below that, part of the group has to wait during drills.

At this volume, the price difference between a training ball and a match ball becomes critical. This is why clubs prefer to equip themselves during these operations rather than piecemeal.

Other families of private sales

The ball is just one entry point of the operation. The shoes are the most in-demand part, the team jerseys feature club and national team kits, and the juniors gather what is available in children’s sizes.

For the rest, the goalkeepers section includes gloves and apparel for that position, the teamwear relates to club provisions, the equipment covers protective gear and accessories, and the lifestyle completes the private sales page.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find cheap footballs?

On this page when a private sale is open, and at other times on the clearance and good deals, which run continuously without waiting for an operation.

What is the difference between private sales and sales?

Private sales are short and focus on a limited selection, open in advance. The sales have dates set by law and cover a much broader selection.

What ball for training on synthetic surfaces?

A training ball rather than a match ball, as the abrasion of synthetic surfaces wears the outer layer faster. The thicker covering of a training model handles this type of ground better.

What size ball for an eight year old?

Size 4, which covers categories around U8 to U12. Size 3 remains preferable below that, as a ball that is too heavy distorts the technique in younger players.

Are there also shoes and jerseys available in private sales?

Yes, each category has its page: the shoes, the team jerseys, the goalkeeper products, and the equipment.