The holiday season comes with pressure. You want to get it right and show the loved ones in your life just how much they mean to you. Fortunately, for those of us with friends and family deeply entrenched within the beautiful game, holiday shopping doesn’t need to be a perilous and daunting task thanks to this trusty guide on how to shop and find the best gifts for soccer players.
1. What Team Do They Support?
It’s perhaps the most straightforward route, but for good reason. As a soccer player or fan, they likely will have a favorite team, so if you can find that out, but especially if you know it already, getting this season’s jersey would be a great way to go.
There are so many options these days now that most teams sport a home, away, and 3rd jersey with some even going a few steps further. Even if they don’t have one favorite team, many people are starting to wear jerseys casually as fashion pieces, so consider finding a top that fits their style as well.
Aside from jerseys, training tops are becoming quite popular and are usually offered at a lower price point than a game jersey. Some of the big teams like FC Barcelona and PSG even have joggers, jackets, and sweatshirts that could be great for the winter months.
2. How Often Do They Play?
If the person you’re shopping for plays the game chronically, it might be a good idea to get them some gear. If they’re a goalkeeper, gloves are always appreciated but a new jersey could be helpful as well.
If you want a fool-proof gift, go with a ball. The one constant in the game can come in many forms, so maybe this is the year they get that iconic Official Match Ball they’ve been eyeing.
3. Do They Have a Favorite Player?
In a similar vein, more and more fans of the game are following players rather than teams. If that is the case with your loved one, try getting that player’s jersey. If it’s a player like Pulisic, there’s the option to go with his national team jersey as well.
Many players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappé also have their own gear. Things like t-shirts are extremely popular among kids and their footwear will never go out of style. Speaking of which…
4. Footwear is Always a Good Bet
Whether they’re still regularly lacing them up on the pitch or casually watching from the sidelines, everyone needs footwear to look the part. For current players, you have firm ground cleats, turf shoes, and indoor shoes to choose from. Whichever one is best will come down to where they play most often, what type of surface, or what they might need.
Some of the most popular firm ground options are the Nike Mercurial Superfly, or the Adidas F50 thanks to their light weight and incredible traction. For turf and indoor, It’s hard to go wrong with the classics. Nike’s Tiempo line is always a favorite, along with the adidas Predator or Mundial.
For the more casual fan, there are plenty of great options for everyday casual footwear like the adidas Samba or Gazelle. Even the Nike Streetgato has become extremely popular as a lifestyle option. With plenty of colors and styles to choose from, it’ll be hard to find something they don’t like!
5. Still Don’t Know? Go With a Gift Card!
Sometimes it’s best to leave the decision up to them. Getting a gift card gives them the ability to treat themselves to something they know they want. At Soccer Post, you can get an online or in-store gift card, depending on where your special someone will shop. Online gift cards only work at SoccerPost.com
Whether it’s a gift card or not, at Soccer Post, you can shop with confidence knowing that no matter what you get, Soccer Post offers free exchanges and returns through January on all purchases made from Nov.1 to Dec. 24.
Get your holiday shopping done at SoccerPost.com or in-store at your local Soccer Post location, and make sure to follow us on Social Media to keep up with all of our holiday deals and gift ideas!
