Clothing and textiles for goalkeepers

What can be found in goalkeeper textiles?

This page brings together the specific clothing for the goalkeeper position: shirts (including long sleeve versions), shorts, trousers, tights, socks, and complete kits that combine several of these pieces. Each category meets a specific need of the position.

• The goalkeeper shirt often stands out from a field shirt by having different colours from the team and by featuring long sleeves, useful for dives.
• The goalkeeper shorts and trousers often include padding at the hips or knees, which are the most stressed areas during ground interventions.
• The tights are worn under the shorts to provide additional support, especially for the adductors.
• The goalkeeper socks follow the same colour codes as the shirts, reflecting the colours of clubs or national teams.
• The complete kit includes a matching shirt, shorts, and socks, a practical solution for equipping a young goalkeeper in one go.

Which brands offer goalkeeper textiles?

The catalogue gathers specialised brands and general equipment manufacturers, each with their own preferences.

• Uhlsport, a brand historically associated with the goalkeeper position, offers trousers and shorts designed for protection during dives.
• Nike and adidas produce goalkeeper shirts in club and national team collections, with cuts similar to those worn during matches.
• Reusch and Joma complete the offering with shorts and sets aimed at regular practice.
• McDavid stands out with compression products, such as shorts designed to support the adductors.
• Erima and Hummel offer shirts and shorts with a good comfort-price ratio for both training and matches.

How to choose a goalkeeper shirt or trousers?

The choice mainly depends on the usage: training, match, or practice for a child. For training, a simple shirt or shorts will suffice, with no need for a model emblazoned with a club's colours. For matches, versions that feature the official design of a team allow for wearing the same outfit as on the pitch.

For a young goalkeeper, children's sizes are available for shirts, shorts, and complete sets, with cuts tailored to their body shape. On shorts and trousers, the presence of padding at the hips is a useful criterion if training involves a lot of dives on the ground.

Gloves, protective gear, and textiles: completing the goalkeeper's equipment

The textiles can be combined with the rest of the specific equipment for the position, available on dedicated pages.

• The goalkeeper gloves remain the central accessory for the position, to be paired with a suitable shirt or shorts.
• The protective gear completes the outfit to limit impacts during dives and contact on the ground.
• The Goalkeepers page brings together all these categories to fully equip the position.

Good deals on goalkeeper textiles

Several permanent sections of the site help to spot the best opportunities for goalkeeper textiles, depending on the time of year. The Black Friday and the year-end holidays traditionally concentrate the initial offers, followed by the winter sales and the French Days of spring.

The Good Deals, Clearance, and Special Offers pages should be monitored throughout the year, even outside these peak times. For an urgent need, the Shipped in 24h page lists items available for immediate dispatch, while the New Arrivals allow you to keep track of the latest goalkeeper textiles collections.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find cheap goalkeeper textiles?

The Good Deals and Clearance pages gather the discounted items for goalkeeper shirts, shorts, and trousers. These pages are regularly updated based on arrivals, so it's useful to check back multiple times if a specific model is being sought.

Do I need a specific shirt to play as a goalkeeper, or is a simple field shirt sufficient?

The goalkeeper shirt is differentiated by its long sleeves and its colours being different from the team's, which makes it easier for the referee to identify. A standard field shirt doesn't have these features and is therefore not suitable for the position in an official match.

What size should I choose for a child’s goalkeeper shorts or trousers?

Children's sizes generally refer to age or height in centimetres, just like other sporting textiles. If in doubt between two sizes, a slightly larger model allows for more freedom of movement and support for worn padding underneath.

Is the tights essential for playing as a goalkeeper?

The tights are not mandatory, but they provide additional support at the adductors, which is often sought after by goalkeepers who make a lot of pushes and changes of direction. They are worn under the shorts, without replacing them.

When do new collections of goalkeeper textiles come out?

The new collections generally arrive at the start of the season and when clubs or national teams renew their equipment. The New Arrivals page allows you to follow these launches throughout the year.