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The Best 8 Gifts for Soccer Players

Soccer fans will find ways of playing the sport anywhere and anyhow. In case you are searching for ways to support them in their passion, here is a list of ideas for gifts for soccer players.

 

Soccer is the most important and influential sport in the world. Estimates suggest that there are around 240 million registered soccer players all over the planet. Of course, there are billions of others who, though not playing in official teams or at gigantic stadiums, still enjoy playing soccer as a leisure activity during weekends with their friends. Since you probably know some amateur fanatics, here is a list of gifts for soccer players that may help you the next time you need to come up with ideas for their birthdays.

1.   Join The Planet collectible boot

It is not too far-fetched to assume that most people who enjoy playing soccer also enjoy watching soccer, attending live games, following the careers of superstars, and, overall, living in soccer’s culture. This first gift idea is for them.

We are talking about a collectible shoe, designed by Join The Planet. This Genesis Edition cleat was modeled after Lionel Messi’s iconic left boot and was designed alongside the soccer superstar. It displays a replica of Messi’s signature and, rather than being a shoe to use and destroy on the field, it is a piece of iconic memorabilia to be left inside its protective acrylic case.

 

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It comes with a digital certificate of authenticity encoded in blockchain, so buyers can be sure the boot is official. Plus, you can choose to buy between three different editions, according to how limited you want your token to be. Prices range from $399 to $1,399 USD.

The boot is also a part of a sustainability effort, as it is made from recycled plastics and fishing nets from different parts of the world, such as Thailand and Indonesia. Part of the profits also go to ecology campaigns.

2.   Portable soccer goals

If you like playing soccer, you might want your games to be as intense and realistic as the real thing. For that to happen, they will need to be able to train like pros. That is why a portable soccer goal is always a good idea.

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Whether to take it to the beach or to install it in the backyard, a portable goal will make the player add a degree of aiming and precision to their kicking. The goal will basically add the Y-axis dimension to goal-scoring, as homemade goals are usually just two shoes placed on the ground and any ball that passes between them, whether at ground level or at ten feet tall, will be considered “in.” You can find many options online and can choose between different sizes.

3.   A soccer training set

If you need to find a more holistic gift for soccer players, you can buy a full training set. These typically come with one or two goals, a ball, needle pumps to inflate the ball, agility ladders to train precision and speed, cones to improve direction and ball control, and even targets to shoot at.

They come at a wide range of prices, depending on how many items you want them to include. With them, you can make sure your friend will be able to train the whole scope of soccer abilities.

4.   Jabulani Soccer Ball

This list could not be complete without the basic item that any form of soccer needs. The good thing with balls is that the possibilities are endless. You can buy the traditional, black-and-white-pentagons ball, to give your friend’s soccer a more classic and vintage look, or resistant and durable options, so that your friend can hit the ball freely.

You may also opt for more iconic balls, like those inspired by past FIFA World Cups. You can buy a replica of the beautiful Jabulani, the ball that was used in the 2010 South Africa World Cup, or one inspired by the Al Rihla ball of Qatar 2022. Yes, soccer balls can be made of taped old rags if needed, but gifting an official, good-quality one is a nice touch. If you’re opting for the Jabulani ball, don’t forget to tell the already classic tale of how Uruguayan superstar Diego Forlán practiced for a month with the ball so he then was the player who could best hit it.

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5.   Goalkeeping gloves

Not everything in soccer is kicking balls, and there is a crucial member of a soccer team who should not be forgotten: the goalkeeper. And, like every other player, goalkeepers deserve to train.

Goalkeeper gloves are essential for grip and protection. They are usually made of materials that help control the ball — like latex — and, therefore, will boost the confidence of your stay-at-the-goal friend. They also offer protection from common goalies' hand injuries, like phalange fractures and tendon tear-ups. (Yes, there are tendons in the hand).

As with everything soccer-related, there are many options online. You can even opt for gloves with fingersaves, a type of spine that goes on both sides of each finger, that acts as additional protection from sprains and twists. However, some goalkeepers do not like this type of glove, as they may limit movement.

6.   Shin guards

When talking about protection in soccer, the legs are definitely the most exposed body parts. From balls at full speed to tumbling teammates, and, the most dangerous menace, sharp metal boot caps, the shins of soccer players are usually threatened and, therefore, covered by scratches and bruises.

Shin guards are an essential part of the equipment. There is even scientific research that vouches for their importance in protecting the legs, and that considers different materials and brands. You can find varied options online, that offer different degrees of comfort and fitting. A fashion tip: professional soccer players frequently wear guards under their socks, perhaps to hide this extra layer of protection from their rivals.

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7.   Soccer camps

Rather than gifting your friend or relative a soccer-related object, you can give them an experience. Soccer camps are a great option, especially for young fans, to spend some time training like never before, getting to know other soccer enthusiasts, and making the most of those long summer days when ideas to entertain little kids are running out.

Usually, soccer camps vary in length, season, and level of professionalism. Some of the biggest clubs in the world offer camps and schools, like London’s Chelsea FC and many divide their options into different categories: boys, girls, goalkeepers, performance, development, etc.

For the US, you can browse through different options of soccer — and other sports — camps on an official site. You can filter the results according to age, length, season, and distance to your home city.

8.   Soccer pants

With soccer being so passionate, fans will find a way of playing it no matter the circumstances or the equipment: you can find people on the beach practicing kicks in their swimming suits or little kids still in their pajamas going for a morning match in their backyard.

But a good pair of pants will always come in handy. Whether they are comfy shorts with the logo of their favorite team, or joggers and sweatpants to wear on cold rainy days in which training cannot stop despite the weather, soccer fans will appreciate having good quality garments to wear.

Buy gifts for players and fans alike

Some gifts for soccer players are great for practicing the sport, and to take out to the field and wreck them with passion for the game. But you should not forget that players are usually fans as well, so pieces of special memorabilia will also be cherished. And, when those emotive collectibles are affordable and come from sustainable sources, success is granted.

The Genesis Edition boot will be a special, long-lasting gift that your soccer fan friend or relative will love. You can get it on Join the Planet’s official site.

Buy your own signed collectible boot by Leo Messi now.

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