Football shirts for Black Friday

Giving a jersey: favourite club, national team or player

Before choosing, we identify the supporter’s attachment: their favourite club, their country’s national team or a specific player. A fan of Real Madrid, founded in 1902 and dressed in white since its beginnings, doesn’t expect the same gift as a supporter of RC Lens, who has been loyal to the blood and gold for generations. A national team jersey, worn during major international competitions, often brings together several generations of the same family in front of the matches. For a child, a jersey with the name of their favourite player, like Messi for Argentina or Ronaldo for Portugal, is almost always popular. The Black Friday gives time to check the size before Christmas Eve.

Other football offers

The Black Friday football also includes:

• Shoes.
• Jackets.
• Tracksuits.
• Balls.
• Accessories.

All the offers are gathered on the football page.

Supporter version or authentic: what’s the difference

The supporter version features the team colours and crest from the match jersey in a looser fit, with a slightly thicker fabric and a crest that is often embroidered: it is designed for everyday wear and can withstand repeated washes without losing quality. The authentic version, identical to the players’, is fitted closely to the body in a lighter and perforated mesh, with heat-transfer badges to save a few grams. It appeals to those who play or prefer a tighter silhouette, but often requires sizing up. At adidas, Puma or Hummel, the version is indicated on each jersey’s details, which avoids any confusion when ordering.

Children’s sizes: age, height and growth margin

Children’s jerseys are sized by age or height in centimetres: a size 128 roughly corresponds to a seven or eight year old, a size 152 to an eleven or twelve year old, and a size 164 to a thirteen or fourteen year old. The most reliable method is to measure the child standing, barefoot, and then compare their height to the brand’s size guide. For a gift, it’s safe to choose the next size up if the child is growing quickly: a supporter version, already loose, will then fit a bit long without hindering movement. Older teenagers often jump straight to adult sizes XS or S, which are longer in the torso than the largest child size.

Printing: name, number and official font

The printing turns a jersey into a personal gift. It can feature a player’s name and number, or the child’s first name along with their chosen number, in the official font of the league or competition, which varies between Ligue 1, La Liga or the Premier League. Competition badges, applied to the sleeves, complete the look for purists. Before printing a player’s name, it’s best to check that they are still wearing that number, as transfers or number changes can occur from year to year. For a child, a favourite number, such as their birth date, makes the gift unique.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the difference between a home and an away jersey?

The home jersey features the club’s historic colours, worn in their stadium. The away jersey, in contrasting shades, is used when both teams' colours clash, and the third jersey serves as an alternative.

What is a pre-match jersey?

This is the top that players wear during warm-up and as they enter the pitch. Lighter and often more graphic than the official kit, it is easy to wear in everyday settings and stands out from usual designs.

Are there football jerseys tailored for women?

Several clubs and teams offer their jerseys in a women’s cut, which is shorter and tailored at the waist, with fitted sleeves. Alternatively, a men’s version one size down can provide a fit that is quite close to the body.

How do you keep a collectors' jersey in good condition?

Store it flat or on a wide hanger, away from light that can fade the colours. To display it, a frame with UV-protective glass will safeguard the fabric and printing from dust and sunlight.

Why does Brazil play in yellow?

Brazil used to play in white until their defeat against Uruguay at the Maracanã in 1950. A competition then chose the yellow kit with a green collar, blue shorts and white socks, worn from 1954 and becoming one of the most famous in football.