Shirts and Tracksuits: the best gift tops

Home, away or third kit

Every club presents several kits each season. The home kit features the historic colors: the blue and red of PSG, the white of OM and Real Madrid, the blood and gold of RC Lens, the blaugrana of FC Barcelona, the red of Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Arsenal. The away kit is used when both teams have similar colors; more creative in its design, it appeals to fans who already own the home version. The third kit, or even a fourth like at FC Barcelona, serves as a canvas for manufacturers and often becomes a sought-after piece for collectors.

Other top gifts

Top gifts also come in various forms:

• Football Shoes.
• Sneakers.
• Coats and Puffer Jackets.
• Sports Accessories.
• Connected Devices.
• Motorbike / Bike Helmets.

All top gifts are collected on the top gifts page.

National team kits

A national team kit gains its value during major competitions. Brazil has worn yellow since the early 1950s, after abandoning white following the lost final at Maracanã in 1950; their away kit is blue. Argentina wears the albiceleste, sky blue and white, often printed with Messi's name, Spain the red of la Roja, Japan the blue of its Samurai, and Portugal the red long worn by Cristiano Ronaldo. The France x Jacquemus kit, a royal blue pre-match jersey with fine tricolour stripes designed by the Provençal creator, attracts fashion enthusiasts.

The tracksuit, a daily fan gift

The tracksuit is worn much more often than a kit: for training, while traveling, at the stadium in winter or at home. The jacket with a high collar features the club's colors and badge; the pants, fitted and tapered at the ankles, come with zipped pockets. Training models use lightweight polyester that dries quickly; thicker pre-match jackets keep the substitutes warm on the bench. For a child, the complete set of jacket and pants is chosen based on their size in centimeters, with a bit of extra room so they can wear it all year round.

Good deals

Good bargains can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals display the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a steady order: Black Friday in late autumn, the holiday season, winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by summer sales and back-to-school offers.

Frequently asked questions

Supporter version or authentic version: what's the difference?

The supporter version, which is looser and made of more durable fabric, is worn daily and at the stadium. The authentic version has the fitted cut and lightweight fabrics of the players: it fits closely to the body, so it's often better to get one size up.

Should I personalise a gifted kit?

The name and number of a player make the gift more personal, but it becomes fixed if the player changes clubs. The recipient's first name, along with their favourite number, is a lasting choice that children really like.

How do I wash a personalised kit?

You turn it inside out, wash it at a maximum of thirty degrees on a delicate cycle, without fabric conditioner, then lay it flat to dry, away from radiators. Never iron over the print, as it might melt or peel off.

What size kit for a child?

Children's kits are chosen based on age or size in centimeters, usually from six to fourteen years old. For a tall or growing child, you should get one size up: a kit remains comfortable when slightly loose.

Can I gift a goalkeeper's kit to a supporter?

Yes, the goalkeeper kit from their club, with long sleeves and a colour different from the outfield players, is rarer and appeals to young goalkeepers. You need to check the size, as its cut is often tighter.