Kids' shirts from other European and worldwide clubs
Football doesn’t stop at the five major leagues. Our other kids' clubs include shirts from Benfica Lisbon, FC Porto, Ajax Amsterdam, and Inter Miami, in home, away, and third versions, along with baby mini-kits and supporter outfits for young fans of these legendary clubs.
The clubs that have made history in the European Cup.
Benfica and FC Porto, the two giants of Portuguese football
Founded in 1904 in Lisbon, Benfica plays in red at the Estádio da Luz and won the European Cup in 1961 and 1962, during the time of the legend Eusébio. Its eagle sits proudly on the crest, and adidas has been outfitting the club for over twenty years: home and away kits, mini-kits for the little ones, hoodies and rain jackets for young fans.
The FC Porto, founded in 1893, plays in blue and white at the Estádio do Dragão. Twice winners of the European Cup and the Champions League, in 1987 and 2004, the club from northern Portugal is now equipped by New Balance, which produces their home, away and third kits in children’s sizes.
Switching from one league to another
If your child follows multiple leagues, each page groups the clubs of one country. The Ligue 1 kids section gathers the kits of French clubs, the Premier League kids has those of English clubs, and the La Liga kids covers Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The Bundesliga kids features Bayern Munich and its rivals, while the national teams kids outfits fans of the various selections. All teams are listed in the kids teams, and the top teams move on to the adult clubs.
AFC Ajax, a club that has trained four European Cup winners
Founded in 1900, AFC Ajax invented total football in the 1970s with Johan Cruyff, winning the European Cup in 1971, 1972, and 1973, and then the Champions League in 1995 with a team from its youth academy. Today, its stadium bears the name of its legend, the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
The home kit remains true to its wide red vertical stripe on a white background, one of the most recognisable in world football. Equipped by adidas, Ajax also offers away and third kits in children's sizes, perfect for a young player who admires the culture of attacking football and development.
Inter Miami and clubs from afar
Founded in 2018 at the initiative of David Beckham, Inter Miami brought a distinct style to Major League Soccer, with its bright pink and black colours. Like all MLS clubs, it is outfitted by adidas, and its youth kits appeal to young fans following the rise of North American soccer.
Beyond that, the selection includes kits from less well-known clubs, like Aalborg in Denmark, or from distant leagues, like Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. These kits are popular with children who discovered a club while on holiday, through a video game, or from an expatriate parent, and who want a different jersey from those at school.
Finding a foreign club jersey for a child
Kits from these clubs are rarely found in stores, making it even more important to keep an eye out for the right times. Black Friday and the end-of-year holidays kick things off, children’s promotions continue with the winter sales, and then the French Days for kids enliven the spring. The summer sales happen before the new season, when clubs unveil their new kits. Last season’s items, like old kits from FC Porto or Benfica, go on clearance, and the order is prepared and shipped within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Benfica have an eagle on its crest?
According to the club's statutes, the eagle symbolizes independence, authority, and nobility. It has given the team its nickname, As Águias, and before home matches, a real eagle flies over the Estádio da Luz.
Which Portuguese club has won the most European Cups?
Both Benfica and FC Porto have two victories in the biggest European competition: 1961 and 1962 for Benfica, 1987 and 2004 for Porto. FC Porto also won the UEFA Cup in 2003 and the Europa League in 2011.
Do Inter Miami jerseys fit like European jerseys?
Yes, the children's sizes follow the same size chart in centimetres as the jerseys from European clubs outfitted by the same brand. Rely on your child’s size rather than their age when choosing.
Can an FC Porto jersey be personalized with the child's name?
Yes, a name and number can be added to the back of the jersey, just like for clubs in the major leagues. It's a nice way to make a rare jersey even more unique in French schoolyards.
What does a Benfica baby mini-kit include?
The mini-kit features a scaled-down version of the club's shirt and shorts, sometimes accompanied by socks. It is available in baby and children's versions, to dress a little supporter in the colours of the Eagles.
