Player gloves for champ in the cold

What size gloves for a pitch player

Player gloves are often sized in numbers, from 4 for a small child's hand up to 11 for a large adult hand. To find the right size, measure the circumference of your hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb, on your dominant hand, then compare this measurement with the brand's sizing guide.

A glove that is too small compresses the fingers and causes the hand to cool down faster as blood circulation is reduced. If it’s too big, there’s excess fabric at the fingertips, making it difficult to tie shoelaces or use touchscreen tips. The right glove fits snugly without pulling between the fingers, with a ribbed wrist that slips under the sleeve.

Other useful accessories when it’s cold

Gloves alone won’t keep you warm in winter. Hats and caps cover your head during warm-up and on the bench, while screw-in studs provide traction on the muddy pitches of December. Water bottles are still essential even in cooler weather, and flip-flops wait in the locker room after showers. All the little gear for players can be found on the accessories page.

Knit, polyester, silicone palm: how these gloves are made

The glove adidas Tiro League features a soft and warm knit, mainly acrylic, with ribbed cuffs and conductive tips on the index and thumb to use a phone without exposing your hands. The Tiro Competition uses recycled polyester and adds a silicone print on the palm, which reduces slipping during a touch or when catching the ball by hand before reintroducing it into play.

The player gloves from pitch Uhlsport and Stanno follow the same principle: a thin and stretchy fabric that retains warmth without sacrificing fingertip sensitivity. The versions in the colours of Real Madrid and Manchester United add the club crest on the back of the hand.

Are gloves allowed in matches for a pitch player?

Yes. The Rules of the game permit non-dangerous protective gear, and gloves are included in this category, just like soft kneepads. The referee simply checks before kick-off that nothing poses a risk to the other players.

Player gloves remain thin and lack hard reinforcements, which makes them quite different from those worn by goalkeepers. They help keep hands warm during warm-ups and the game, especially during morning matches in winter when hands, which aren’t used as much, cool down much quicker than legs. For maintenance, a gentle wash at a maximum of 30 degrees, without a tumble dryer, preserves the knit and the palm print.

Get equipped with player gloves before the first cold

The first frosts often fall with Black Friday: equipment promotions are a great chance to equip yourself before the December matches and then slip a pair under the tree for the holiday season. The winter sales cover the heart of the cold season. The French Days spring equipment sales and summer clearances prepare you for the following winter before training resumes. Past club colours join the clearance sale, and each pair is prepared and dispatched within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

My 10-year-old child has small hands: how do I choose?

Measure the circumference of their hand at the knuckles and compare it to the brand’s sizing guide. If they are between two sizes, go for the larger one so they can still use it the following winter.

Can you use your phone with football gloves?

Yes, with models that have conductive tips, like the adidas Tiro. The index and thumb are treated to be recognized by a touchscreen, so you don’t have to take off your gloves to read a message on the sidelines.

Can you save shots with these warm gloves?

No. They are designed for comfort and warmth, without grip foam or padding. To save shots, you need proper goalkeeper gloves, with a latex palm and adequate protection.

How do you wash football player gloves?

A gentle cycle at 30 degrees is enough, preferably in a wash bag. Avoid the tumble dryer, ironing, and dry cleaning: let them air dry flat, away from a radiator, to keep the knit supple.

At what temperature should you wear gloves to play football?

There’s no set rule; everyone reacts differently to the cold. Many players put them on as soon as their fingers start to feel numb during warm-up, often around just a few degrees above zero.