Complete Football Kit Checklist for Beginners

Starting football and don’t know what you need? Here’s your no-stress checklist to get you pitch-ready from head to toe.

🧢 Headgear (Optional but Useful)

• Headband or skull cap (to manage sweat or hair)

• Hat or beanie for cold-weather training

👕 Shirt / Jersey

• Breathable training top

• Match jersey (with number if required)

• Long-sleeve base layer (for cold days)

🩳 Shorts

• Lightweight football shorts

• Compression shorts or tights (optional for support & comfort)

🧦 Socks

• Long football socks (cover your shin guards)

• Extra pairs for training and matches

• Grip socks (optional, for traction inside boots)

🛡️ Shin Guards

• Must-have for matches and most training

• Sleeve or strap style depending on comfort

• Always worn under your socks

👟 Football Boots / Cleats

• Firm Ground (FG) for natural grass

• Artificial Ground (AG) for turf

• Indoor Shoes for futsal or hard courts

• Break them in before match day!

🧤 Goalkeeper Gear (If You’re a GK)

• Padded goalie jersey

• Goalie gloves (fit is everything)

• Long pants or padded shorts

• Knee & elbow pads (optional)

🎽 Training Extras

• Training bib

• Tracksuit or hoodie (for warm-up & cool-down)

• Waterproof jacket for rain sessions

🎒 Bag Essentials

• Kit bag or backpack

• Water bottle

• Towel

• Energy snack (banana or bar)

• Extra socks and base layers

• Small first aid kit (blister plasters, tape)