Are you looking for the best gifts for soccer fans for this Christmas? Or do you need soccer gifts for your cousin’s birthday? Whatever the case, you will find the 35 best soccer gift ideas in today’s post.
Growing up in a family where every Sunday evening was reserved for watching soccer, I was basically raised to love the game. (It’s also quite hard not to love soccer, living in the Netherlands). So I had no trouble putting together this post.
I made a wide selection of the best gifts for soccer players, fans, moms, and people of all ages.
Are you short on time? Check out the editor’s top three soccer gift ideas by budget.
- Large budgets: ticket to a soccer match (#1)
- Mid budgets: European soccer clubs scratch map (#20)
- Small budgets: hands-free solo soccer trainer (#26)
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Football versus soccer gifts
Alright, before we move on to the gifts, I just want to clear something out.
The term football can sometimes get a bit confusing in English. The Americans use football to refer to American football, whereas in England it refers to soccer. Since I’ve always used the American English spelling on my website, I will stick to the term soccer from now on.
Soccer gifts for large budgets
#1 Tickets to a soccer match
One of the best gifts for soccer fans is of course a ticket to a soccer match! And by that, I don’t mean a match at your local soccer club, but a professional match in a stadium.
If you know which club the recipient supports, try to find tickets for one of their matches. Otherwise, a ticket for a match of the recipient’s national team is also a great idea. At Live Football Tickets you can find tickets for all sorts of soccer matches.
#2 Clubs of Europe poster
Soccer is a big thing in Europe, and I guess that’s why you will find many great soccer clubs in Europe. So if you are looking for soccer gifts for someone who is a big fan of European soccer, this poster with over 1000 famous soccer clubs in Europe is the gift you need.
#3 Practical soccer backpack
A soccer ball is quite large and impractical to carry around. But this backpack by Athletica is specifically designed to fit a soccer ball. And at the bottom, there is an extra compartment to carry shoes. And that combination is what makes this one of the great gifts for soccer players.
#4 Club jersey
If you know which club the recipient supports, then a jersey of that team is one of the best gifts for soccer fans.
For example, this jersey by F.C. Barcelona.
However, if you are not sure which club the recipient supports, gifting a club jersey can be a bit tricky. Some soccer fans can get quite fanatical when it comes to supporting their team and disliking their rivals. So if you are not sure about it, I would suggest buying the next gift on this list.
#5 National team jerseys
Compared to the previous gift, soccer jerseys of national teams are safer gifts for soccer fans. Because, generally speaking, you know which country someone supports. Whereas with clubs, it can be a bit of a gamble.
So if you are looking for soccer gifts for American men, this jersey of the USA national team is the gift you need. For the women’s jersey or other nationalities, check out Nike or have a look at Amazon.
#6 Soccer shirt beer cap collector
Are you looking for funny and random gifts for soccer fans?
And do they happen to love beer?
Then this is the gift you need.
A soccer shirt with holes for beer caps. All the recipient has to do is crack open a beer and create a beautiful piece of soccer-themed wall art.
#7 Soccer-themed water bottle
With over 1,800 different soccer-themed water bottles on Zazzle, you can surely find one the recipient will love.
And if you are looking for soccer gifts for players, the bottle with a heartbeat and a soccer player is perfect.
#8 Fitbit
Fitbits are great gifts for soccer players who love keeping track of their health and performance.
And besides that, it’s also a beautiful gadget.
#9 Soccer ball
Alright, a soccer ball may not be one of the most unique gifts for soccer fans and players. But it’s actually the most practical. Because how else are they going to play soccer or practice at home?
#10 Portable stadium seat
This is one of the best gifts for soccer fans and soccer moms: a pop-up chair. They can take their chair to the stadium and sit comfortably and actually enjoy watching the game.
#11 LEGO soccer stadium model
If you are looking for soccer gifts for people who love building things with LEGO. This is the gift you need!
They can find their inner child again and rebuild famous soccer stadiums, such as this one of F.C. Barcelona’s Camp Nou.
#12 FIFA game
This is one of the best soccer gift ideas for people who don’t play soccer anymore, but who miss it. FIFA is the most popular soccer videogame worldwide. And soccer fans can simply play soccer from the comfort of their homes.
Soccer gifts for mid budgets
#13 Soccer necklace
This is one of the best soccer gifts for women. A beautiful silver pendant necklace with a soccer ball. It’s a cute and subtle way for her to show her love for the game.
For more soccer gifts for women, check out gifts #29 and #32.
#14 Soccer-themed travel mugs
Are you looking for soccer gift ideas for people who love coffee?
Then this travel mug with a soccer theme is perfect.
For more options, check out Zazzle where they offer nearly 4,000 soccer-themed mugs.
#15 Soccer medal holder
Are you looking for gifts for soccer players who participate in many competitions (and win a lot of those too)? Then this medal holder to collect all their trophies is a great gift idea.
#16 Soccer stadium scratch-off maps
These are two great gifts for soccer fans who love English or Scottish soccer; scratch maps of all the major soccer (or football as they would call it) stadiums.
Soccer fans can keep track of all the stadiums they have visited so far, and add the others to their bucket lists.
And for scratch maps for people who love European soccer, check out #20.
#17 Books about soccer
Do you speak football?: A glossary of football words and phrases from around the world
This is one of the funniest gifts for soccer fans who love watching international games and who love talking about soccer with everyone. From now on, they can communicate with people from any country using their football terms.
The Club: How the English premier league became the wildest, richest, most disruptive force in sports
Are you looking for gifts for soccer fans who are interested in soccer history and the English Premier League? Then this is the perfect gift.
Stars of all time
For people who love reading about legends and for soccer players who would love to get some inspiration from other players, this is a great gift.
Inverting the pyramid
Are you looking for soccer gifts for coaches? Or for soccer fans who simply love reading everything about soccer? Then this book about the history of soccer tactics is a great gift.
1000 football clubs: teams, stadiums, and legends of the beautiful game
If you are looking for gifts for soccer fans who don’t necessarily support one team, but who are interested in every soccer club, this is the book you need.
#18 Soccer-themed passport cover
Do you need soccer gift ideas for someone who also loves to travel?
Then a passport cover in a soccer theme is the perfect gift. Check out Zazzle for all their options or go for this funny dabbing skeleton cover.
#19 Personalized soccer photo frame
This is one of the best-personalized gifts for soccer fans; a photo frame with their name on a soccer shirt.
You can pick a fun photo of the two of you or a photo of the recipient at a soccer match.
It’s also a great gift for dads who love soccer.
#20 European soccer clubs scratch map
Are you looking for gifts for soccer fans of European football?
Then this is the gift you need. A scratch map of all the major European clubs. From Ukraine to Spain, it includes clubs from every country.
#21 Soccer shorts
Soccer players are actually quite easy to satisfy. Everything they can wear or use during their practice is a great gift.
So if you are looking for practical gifts for soccer players, the Nike soccer shorts are perfect.
#22 Club merchandise
All merchandise from the recipient’s favorite soccer club makes great gifts for soccer fans.
Scarves, hats, beanies, and shirts are examples of items that work well for soccer supporters. For example, this scarf for Chelsea supporters. For soccer gifts for Real Madrid fans, check out the next gift.
#23 Real Madrid beanie
Just like the scarf, a beanie is also a great gift for soccer fans. This one is great for Real Madrid supporters, but you can find them for pretty much any soccer club.
#24 Portable soccer goals
Are you looking for gifts for soccer players?
Then this pop-up goal is the perfect gift. They can play and practice soccer wherever they want. The goal is easily transported in a bag, and relatively lightweight. But thanks to the peg hooks that come with it, you can secure it to the ground, so it doesn’t fall over.
Soccer gifts for small budgets
#25 Soccer socks
Are you looking for practical soccer gift ideas? Then the soccer sports socks by Nike are a great idea.
This is one of the best gifts for soccer players who want to train more at home.
Thanks to the cord, the ball will return to the player after kicking. That way, the player can train his kicks and ball coordination, without having to chase the ball.
#27 Soccer-themed mug
I love random gifts. And personally, I think this is one of the best funny and random gifts for soccer fans.
The mug actually comes with finger shoes and a ball. So next time the recipient is having a morning coffee, he or she can score a goal in their own coffee mug. It’s a fun way to mix up the slow mornings.
#28 Soccer-themed luggage tag
If you need soccer gift ideas for travelers, luggage tags with a soccer theme are perfect. Such as this simple one with a ball and the recipient’s name.
Or check out the 1351 different tags on Zazzle.
#29 Soccer shirts for women
Here is another one of the great soccer gifts for women; a cute shirt with love and a soccer ball.
#30 Odor eliminating packs
Anyone who has ever set foot in a soccer changing room probably understands why these smell well packs are such great soccer gifts.
And if you have never been in there, keep it that way. Because trust me, it smells bad.
But not anymore with these bags. The recipient can put them in his or her shoes after taking them off and it will leave a lasting fresh scent.
#31 Soccer-themed tote bags
The soccer-themed tote bags on Zazzle are great soccer gift ideas for the eco-minded recipient.
#32 Soccer earrings
Are you looking for soccer gifts for women?
Then these cute soccer ball stud earrings are perfect!
#33 Funny soccer-themed socks
I know, I know. I already included soccer socks on this list. But the socks of gift #25 are designed to be used for sports and are great for people who actually play soccer. Whereas these ones are perfect gifts for soccer fans.
This is one of the best gifts for soccer fans and players who struggle to relax after a game.
With their heart rate pumped up after a game, it can be a challenge to calm down. But this coloring book can help them with that. As research has shown that coloring books for adults are great tools to reduce stress.
#35 Soccer-themed wall art
Are you looking for soccer gifts for people who could decorate their entire home with soccer-related items? Then one of the many soccer-themed wall art options on Amazon is perfect.
Or go for this set of four panels.
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Final note on gifts for soccer fans
If you haven’t decided which gift to buy yet, check out the editor’s top three soccer gift ideas.
- Large budgets: ticket to a soccer match (#1)
- Mid budgets: European soccer clubs scratch map (#20)
- Small budgets: hands-free solo soccer trainer (#26)