Soccer Kit Size Guide

Buying soccer kit for a team is easy to get wrong — one player swimming in an oversized jersey, another squeezed into shorts that are too tight. Whether you're outfitting a school team, a club, or a Sunday league side, getting the size right the first time saves you the hassle of returns and mismatched sets on match day. Here's how to choose the right fit from Grip Sport's soccer kit range.

How to Measure for a Soccer Kit

Before ordering, take these three quick measurements on the player:

Chest — Measure around the fullest part of the chest, under the arms. Waist — Measure around the natural waistline, where shorts will sit. Height — Stand against a wall, measure from floor to top of head.

If a player falls between two sizes, size up rather than down. A slightly looser jersey and shorts allow for freedom of movement, while tight kit restricts sprinting, tackling, and shooting.

Youth and Adult Size Chart

This is a general guide — sizing can vary slightly between kit ranges, so always check the size chart on the specific product page before ordering.

Choosing Between Grip Sport's Kit Ranges

Grip Sport stocks a few different soccer kit lines, and picking the right one usually comes down to budget and how the kit will be used:

Golden Eagle Kits (Basic, Premium and full 14-player sets) are the go-to for clubs and schools that want durable, breathable match-day kit with tops and shorts sold as a set. The 14-player sets are built for full-squad ordering in one go, so every player is kitted out in the same size run.

Chief Soccer Kits (Basic and Premium Combo) come bundled with extras — kit bag, socks, whistle, training ball, captain's armband and a free goalkeeper kit — making them a practical all-in-one option for a new team that needs more than just jerseys.

Smart Boy Kits (Basic, Premium and 14-player tops-and-shorts sets) are a lighter-weight, budget-friendly option, well suited to schools and junior development squads outfitting a large group at once.

Sizing a Goalkeeper Kit

Goalkeeper kit — like the Grip Fly Eagle and Golden Eagle Goalkeeper Kit — should fit slightly looser through the shoulders and torso than an outfield jersey, since keepers need room to dive and stretch. Gloves are sized separately and should sit snug without restricting finger movement; going a size down on gloves is a common mistake, so measure hand width and length rather than guessing from jersey size.

Ordering for a Full Team

When ordering a squad set — Golden Eagle or Smart Boy in the set-of-14 option — collect measurements for every player before placing the order rather than assuming a standard size split. Teams with a wide age range (common in school sides) often need two or three sizes within the same set rather than one uniform size for all 14 kits.

Caring for Your Kit

To keep colours and printing looking sharp:

Wash in cold water and turn jerseys inside out before washing. Avoid tumble drying — air dry instead to protect printed numbers and logos. Wash separately from other clothing for the first few washes to prevent dye transfer.

Final Tip

If you're still unsure between two sizes, or you're kitting out a full squad, it's worth reaching out to the Grip Sport team directly — they can help match measurements to the right kit range before you order.

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