Football equipment for playing and training

What are football equipment?

Football equipment refers to all the gear that accompanies a player apart from the jersey and shoes: match socks, protective gear like knee pads and shin guard straps, headbands, armbands, bags for carrying belongings, balls, referee accessories, care products, as well as badges and prints that personalise a jersey. It's the least visible part of an outfit, yet the most frequently replaced: a pair of socks wears out, a bag eventually tears, a knee pad gets lost.

This selection is aimed at both the licensed player who prepares their bag on Saturday and the supporter who wants to finish their jersey with the right badge and number. Both uses coexist on the same pages because in both cases, it’s about outfitting an already existing kit.

Badges and prints: personalise a football shirt

A badge and a print serve to transform a plain shirt into one identical to those worn in competition, with the competition logo on the sleeve and the name of the player on the back. The catalogue covers several areas: badges related to the Champions League, logos from the Premier League, badges for the 2026 World Cup in various finishes, or a pack of Paris Saint-Germain badges featuring the club's distinctions.

The print is made up letter by letter and number by number, in the official typography of a competition: this is how you recreate the name of a Premier League player, or that of a French international on a World Cup shirt. Two points deserve attention before ordering. First, the typography and badges depend on the competition and the season: a league print cannot be applied to a shirt intended for a European cup. Secondly, the print is done on an appropriate shirt, usually in supporter version or player version depending on the shirt you already own.

Brands featured in the catalogue, like Monblason, Sporting ID, or Avery Dennison, provide this type of transfer. If you're starting with a shirt you don't yet have, the pages of the supporters' shop allow you to first choose the club shirt, then complete it with the corresponding print.

Football socks: what to look for before buying

Football socks are the only gear you wear at every session and every match, and it’s often the purchase you replenish in bulk. The catalogue offers models from Hummel like the Fundamental and Basic, sold in packs of several pairs, as well as Nike Classic and Nike Strike socks.

Three criteria guide the choice. The height first: a match sock rises above the calf to hold the shin guard in place. The colour next, which must match the club's kit, which explains why many players buy the same reference in multiple copies. Finally, the number of pairs: playing once a week and training twice means three weekly washes, and packs help avoid urgent laundry situations. For an entire club, needs can be managed from the club space.

Protective gear: knee pads, straps and support

Protective gear serves to limit shocks and maintain an exposed joint, particularly the knee and shin. The Errea Tokyo knee pads are listed in the catalogue, including an Evolution version, and meet a specific need: to cushion impacts on hard or synthetic pitches, and protect an area that frequently takes hits.

Shin guard straps complete the equipment by holding the shin guard in place without it sliding during the match, which avoids having to reposition it at every stoppage in play. Headbands and armbands fall under the same logic of pitch accessories. The whole set can be found in the protection selection, and goalkeepers, who have specific support and protection needs, have their own space with the goalkeeper specialist.

Football bags: transporting your gear

A bag for football is used to carry the kit, shoes, protective gear, and shower items all in one container, which requires sufficient volume and useful compartments. Backpacks are the most versatile option as they suit both trips to the stadium and school or work days: the catalogue notably offers models from Eastpak, including the Day Pak'r and Padded Pak'r, as well as a bag in New York Yankees colours.

The right volume is chosen based on what you actually carry. A player who arrives geared up and departs in their kit needs less space than one who takes shoes, a change of clothes, and toiletries. All forms of luggage can be viewed in the football luggage section.

The pages to check depending on what you’re looking for

This selection breaks down into more specific pages that you can open directly:

• The football balls, for matches, training, or outdoor play.
• The football bags, which include backpacks and other transport formats.
• The protection gear, for knee pads, straps, and anything that protects exposed areas.
• The accessories, where small pitch gear like headbands, armbands, and socks are placed.
• The referees, for specific equipment for officiating.
• The care products, for items that assist in preparation and recovery.
• The new arrivals, to see what has just come in this category.
• The equipment shipped in 24h, when you need your gear quickly.
• The special offers on equipment, for the discounted items available at the moment.

If your search goes beyond this category, the football shoes and the children and women's pages cover the rest of the outfit, while the club shop is for those equipping a whole team.

Where to find good deals on football equipment

Equipment is among the items that refresh the quickest in stores, which regularly feeds the commercial pages of the site. Three pages directly concern this category: the equipment sales during official periods, the equipment clearance for end-of-line items and colours exiting the catalogue, and the special offers the rest of the year.

Site-wide, the good deals, clearance, and special offers collect discounted items across all categories. The private sales operate over short periods, and the products shipped in 24h cater to orders that can't wait.

The calendar provides simple markers. The Black Friday kicks off the autumn sales sequence, followed by the Christmas page for the end-of-year festivities, when bags and accessories are often given as gifts. Next up are the winter sales, followed by the French Days in spring and the summer sales. At the start of the new season, the Back To Club page supports the renewal process, when clubs replace their equipment. Between these events, the new arrivals showcase collections coming in for the 2026/27 season.

Brands of equipment in the catalogue

The equipment brings together brands from equipment manufacturers and those specialised in printing. Nike, Puma, Hummel, and Uhlsport cover socks, bags, and pitch products, with Uhlsport particularly associated with goalkeeper gear.

For personalisation, Monblason, Sporting ID, and Avery Dennison provide the official badges and prints for competitions. These manufacturers are behind the league badges and the print typography, which explains why the same shirt can receive different prints depending on the targeted competition.

Frequently asked questions

Can a print from the Premier League be applied to any shirt?

No, a print is linked to a specific competition and season, with its own typography. A Premier League marking is intended for an English club shirt participating in that league, not for a Ligue 1 shirt or a national shirt. Before ordering letters and numbers, check the competition you wish to replicate and the corresponding season.

Should I buy football socks individually or in bulk?

The bulk is the most common format, because football socks wear out quickly and need washing after each session. Several models from Hummel are indeed offered in multiple pairs. Buying individually makes sense mainly when you're looking for a specific colour to complete an existing outfit.

Does a football knee pad hinder running?

A football knee pad is designed to stay in place without blocking knee flexion, unlike a medical brace. Comfort largely depends on the selected size: too tight, it compresses, too loose, it slips during exertion. If you’re wearing a knee pad for the first time, allow for a few training sessions before using it in a match.

Are football equipments expensive?

Prices vary greatly from item to item: a badge or a pair of socks remains a modest purchase, while a branded bag represents a bigger budget. The sales, clearance, and special offer pages help find reduced prices on end-of-line items. The prices displayed on product sheets are the only ones considered official.

What equipment should I have to referee a match?

Refereeing requires specific accessories, distinct from player equipment, which are grouped on the page dedicated to referees. Here you will find the materials used during the match to signal decisions and follow the flow of the game. This is the page to consult if you are starting out in officiating and assembling your first set of essentials.