1. Football shirt

It’s an obvious choice, right? A football shirt can make a great present, providing effortless sporty style and a versatile piece that can be worn for dozens of occasions: a party, a casual day out, relaxed day in and of course, watching a match or even participating in one!

We have hundreds of options in our football shirts collection from some of the top leagues, including the likes of the Premier League, La Liga and the Bundesliga, to international team picks as well, plus much more. Whatever team they support, there’s a wide variety to choose from.

2. Retro football shirts

While having the latest football shirt can make you feel a true part of the team, sometimes a retro football shirt can reignite memories of a crowd-pleasing goal or a team icon, making for a great football gift.

Add a vintage feel to their Christmas with a classic football shirt from their favourite team and help them to reminisce on past victories.

3. Football Boots

Are they just getting into football or have they been playing for years? Whatever position they take on the field, a strong pair of football boots are essential and would make a practical gift that they’re sure to love.

4: Training wear

Skills start on the pitch - if they’re perfecting their dribbling technique or completing a workout set, being prepared is essential and training wear is where it starts.

Training tops, bottoms and shorts are all good options for gifts, providing moisture-wicking layers for when it’s cool outside, sturdy materials that allow for flexibility and support if they prefer to wear pieces under their football kit.

Football tracksuits can also make great gifts, especially if they like to coordinate their training ‘fits.

5: Football

The star of the show - a football is, of course, essential for a match, practise session or quick kick-about with mates and makes for a great football themed gift idea. Sports Direct has a variety of different footballs on offer, with ranging prices and lots of colours and styles to pick from.

You might find it a bit hard to wrap up for under the tree, but a football is a great gift to give to any budding footie player.

Tip: Add a pump - great to pack in a kit bag, a football pump can come in handy.

6: Shin pads

Another practical yet helpful football gift you could consider buying is a pair of shin pads. You can find plenty of durable options in our collection, from top brands like Sondico and Nike, so they can rely on exceptional quality whether they’re training or playing.

Help them to protect themselves while they play - safety is an important part of football, so a pair of shin pads would be an extremely useful gift.

7: Training aids

If you’re still unsure on a gift for the football lover in your life, how about some training aids, perfect for inspiring them to get outside and practise with the ball. Cones, space markers, bibs and more, they can get creative and craft their own drill routines, have tournaments with friends or even just train for their next match!

8: Water bottle

Looking for an inexpensive gift idea that’s an essential for their training and match days? Opt for a durable water bottle that’ll withstand being tossed around the pitch and in their kit bag, as well as a product that can hold enough water to quench their thirst after a long training session or intense match.

9: Merchandise

Perfect for stocking fillers or adding to hampers, merchandise can make for great (and easy) gifts. From toys, like football LEGO stadiums and soft plushies, to everyday essentials like wallets, bedding and towels, having team merch can brighten up their room as well as their Christmas.