Kids' football kits and uniforms by team
Wearing the jersey of your club or country is often the first dream of a young fan. Our selection of children's teams brings together home, away and third jerseys, outfits and baby mini-kits from major European clubs and national teams, mainly signed adidas and Puma, in children's sizes from 116 to 176.
The colours of their team, in their size.
What football shirt size for a child?
Children's shirts are sized according to height in centimetres, and age is just a guideline. At adidas, size 116 corresponds to ages 5 or 6, size 128 to ages 7 or 8, size 140 to ages 9 or 10, size 152 to ages 11 or 12, size 164 to ages 13 or 14, and size 176 to ages 15 or 16. Measure your child barefoot against a wall: if they are 135 centimetres tall, size 140 will give them a bit of room to grow.
Beyond 176, a teenager moves to adult sizes, in S or M depending on their build. For toddlers, the baby mini-kits combine shirt, shorts, and sometimes socks in sizes starting from the first months.
Finding your team by league or by selection
Each major league has its page. Ligue 1 for kids brings together French clubs, the Premier League for kids includes English clubs, La Liga for kids features Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, and the Bundesliga for kids has Bayern Munich and its German rivals. The national teams for kids group the shirts of national selections, and other kids' clubs are from Portugal, the Netherlands, or the USA. For larger sizes, adult team shirts take over.
Home, away, third: the different kits of a team
Each club has several sets of shirts. The home shirt features the historical colours, like the white of Real Madrid or the red of Bayern Munich. The away shirt is used when the colours of both teams clash, and the third shirt, more free in its design, serves as a third option, sometimes reserved for European Cups.
Surrounding the match, clubs also offer prematch shirts, worn during warm-ups, training tops, jackets, and hoodies. Kids' sets include shirts and shorts from the same kit, which is handy for a young player wanting their full team outfit on the club's pitch.
Supporter version, printing and care of children's shirts
Children's shirts are designed in supporter version: a looser fit than that of professional players, breathable fabric intended for everyday use, and usually a stitched badge. It's the most suitable version for a child who plays in the playground as well as with the club.
Printing adds a name and number in the official competition typography. To preserve the letters, wash the shirt inside out, at a maximum of 30 degrees, without fabric softener, and never iron directly on the printing. The tumble dryer is a no-go: heat can crack the print and may detach the badge.
Giving a child's favourite team shirt at the right time
A club shirt is always a hit as a gift. Black Friday and the end-of-year holidays concentrate desires, and children’s promotions follow the winter sales. In spring, the French Days for kids come just as the end of the leagues approach, followed by summer sales and the new season when clubs release their new shirts. The previous years' shirts go into clearance, and every shirt is prepared and dispatched within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
At 6 years old, should my son wear size 116 or 128?
At 6 years old, most children wear size 116 or 128 depending on their actual height. If your child is growing quickly, size 128 will give them a season of extra room without being baggy, as supporter shirts are already quite loose.
Should a 14-year-old choose a children's size or an adult size?
It all depends on their build: up to 164 or 176 centimetres, children's sizes remain appropriate and better proportioned. Beyond that, or if they have a broad build, an adult size S will fit better.
Can you personalise a child's football shirt with their name?
Yes, printing allows you to add a name and number to the back of the shirt. It’s the favourite gift idea for young supporters, who can thus wear their club’s colours with their own name.
Can a club shirt be used for playing football at a club?
For training, yes, many children wear it proudly. In official matches, however, the team wears the set of shirts provided by the amateur club, identical for all players.
What is a mini-kit for baby supporters?
It's a miniature outfit that includes the shirt, shorts, and often the socks of a club, in sizes for toddlers. The fabric is chosen for skin comfort, and the kit is worn like a real match outfit.
