Football bags for players, coaches, and clubs

Backpack, sports bag or trolley: which bag for which player

• Backpack: it frees up your hands for cycling or taking public transport to training. The Macron Windfall adds a ball holder, and the Hummel Essential or Erima Six Wings complete the selection.
• Sports bag: a large main compartment swallows up the entire kit, often with a separate pocket for wet items, like the Tiro from adidas. The Hummel Core and the Macron Boarding also focus on large capacity.
• Wheeled trolley: for tournaments, coach trips or heavy equipment, the Hummel Team Trolley, Erima Travel Line, Puma teamGoal, or Macron Cargo models roll effortlessly.

Choose your luggage by brand

Each brand has its own page. The adidas luggage features the Tiro and Defender bags as well as bags in the colours of major clubs. The Errea bags bring the style of the Parma brand, from backpacks to wheeled bags. The Mizuno range offers the Team line for players and coaches, and Tremblay CT focuses on collective bags and club kits. The rest of the player’s gear can be found in the equipment section.

Collective equipment: gear bags, trolleys and club kits

A club needs luggage that the player doesn't always see. The mesh equipment bags from Tremblay CT let jerseys or balls dry after training, a dedicated bag carries the cones and slalom poles, and a mini bag for the trainer keeps the first aid kit handy on the bench.

For transport, large wheeled bags of seventy litres and more carry the jerseys for an entire team. Errea offers a bag for six balls, Mizuno has coach bags and sets of individual stud bags, perfect for organizing gear before each match.

Capacity, compartments, reinforced base: read a football bag's specs

The capacity in litres is the first indicator. A bag for 25 to 30 litres is enough for training, a sports bag of forty litres accommodates the full kit and a spare pair, and team trolleys go well beyond sixty litres.

Next are the compartments: a ventilated pocket separates muddy studs and the wet towel from the rest of the gear, and a small zippered pocket keeps keys and phone safe. A coated or water-repellent base prevents moisture from a pitch or locker room floor from soaking through the fabric, and a padded shoulder strap eases shoulder strain on long trips.

Change your football bag at the right time of year

A worn-out bag is often replaced when refreshing your entire kit. Black Friday kicks off the season with equipment promotions, followed by holiday gifts and winter sales. In spring, the French Days for equipment come before the end-of-season tournaments, then summer sales and the club return, when team bags are renewed. Clearance items join the end of season discounts, and each bag is prepared and shipped within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions

What size sports bag for a child playing football?

A backpack of twenty to twenty-five litres, or a small sports bag, is enough for their kit, shin guards and water bottle. Larger, the bag quickly becomes heavy and cumbersome for a young player.

How to avoid bad smells in a football bag?

Empty it as soon as you get home, leave it open to dry and store the studs separately. A ventilated pocket or a separate bag for studs keeps moisture from affecting everything else.

Can you machine wash a sports bag?

Most polyester bags are better cleaned with a sponge, warm water and a bit of soap. Check the label: machine washing can damage a coated base or reinforcements.

Is a backpack enough for going to training?

For a midweek training session, yes, especially by bike or public transport. For a match with a change of kit, towel, and wash bag, a sports bag offers more space and better organization.

How to find your bag in a changing room where everyone has the same one?

A label with name, a keychain or a stitched initial is all it takes. In a club where all players have the same bag, a personal marker avoids many mix-ups at the end.