Football Christmas gifts: 7 ideas that actually get used in 2026
The best football Christmas gifts make cold training sessions more comfortable: gloves with grip (€30), grip socks (€25) or footless sleeves in club colours (€10). If you want to give more, choose a set of €45 or €55. Outside Belgium and the Netherlands, order by Thursday 17 December.
Christmas falls in the middle of the football season. Training continues in the cold and the rain, on pitches that are hard or slippery. That is why football Christmas gifts are most welcome when they make those winter weeks more comfortable. Below you find seven ideas from €10 to €55, an overview by budget, size tips and the last order dates.
What makes good football Christmas gifts?
Something that is used every week. Players usually already have a ball, boots and a club kit. What they rarely buy themselves are the things that make the game better in winter: warm hands, socks that do not slide in the boot and sleeves that stay up.
There is a second rule: choose something that matches the club. Sleeves and tape in club colours get worn. A colour that does not match stays in the drawer.
Which gift keeps a footballer warm in winter?
1. Field player gloves
The GT Field Player Gloves are made for outfield players. They are waterproof with a soft fleece lining and silicone grip on the palm and fingertips. A throw-in will not slip out of your hands. Thumb and index finger also work on a touchscreen. They cost €30 and come in four sizes from XS for youth players to L. You choose the size by the circumference of the hand, measured just below the knuckles.
2. Gloves with grip socks in one bundle
With the Custom Field Player Gloves Bundle you put together your own winter kit. The gloves are the base. You can then add a pair of Classic GT GRIP Socks and a Pro Sleeve. Gloves and grip socks together cost €55. That is above the free shipping threshold everywhere in the EU.
Which socks do you give a footballer?
3. Classic GT GRIP Socks
Grip socks have a silicone anti-slip pattern under the foot. As a result the foot slides less in the boot. That means less friction and fewer blisters, plus more stability when turning. The Classic GT GRIP Socks cost €25 and come in ten colours and four sizes from EU 34 to 52.
4. GT Ultra Light Grip Socks
For players with a tight-fitting boot there is the GT Ultra Light. It is thinner and more breathable, made with Dryarn fibre. It costs €35 and comes in white and black in sizes EU 36-39, 40-43 and 44-46.
5. Footless sleeves in club colours
The GT Pro Sleeve Socks are calf sleeves without a foot, worn over the grip sock and the shin guard. Nobody has to cut their club socks anymore, as many players do now. How that cutting works and why a sleeve looks neater is explained in our article on cutting football socks. They cost €10 and come in nine colours.
Small gifts and a complete set
6. GT GRIP Tapes
The GT GRIP Tapes are reusable silicone holders for sleeves. They replace the roll of sock tape that gets thrown away after every match. They cost €12.95, come in six colours and fit from about 10 years old. A good small gift to add to a bigger one.
7. The GT Matchday Set
The GT Matchday Set contains a pair of Classic GT GRIP Socks and two footless Pro Sleeves: one in the home colour and one in the away colour. The set costs €45, exactly the same as the three items separately.
Which Christmas gift for which budget?
At GT Sport Selection, football Christmas gifts range from €10 (Pro Sleeve Socks) to €55 (gloves with grip socks). Shipping is free from €45 in Belgium and the Netherlands and from €50 in the rest of the EU.
| Budget | Gift | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to €15 | GT Pro Sleeve Socks | €10 |
| Up to €15 | GT GRIP Tapes | €12.95 |
| €15 to €30 | Classic GT GRIP Socks | €25 |
| €15 to €30 | GT Field Player Gloves | €30 |
| Above €30 | GT Ultra Light Grip Socks | €35 |
| Above €30 | GT Matchday Set | €45 |
| Above €30 | Gloves with grip socks | €55 |
When should you order for Christmas?
Christmas Day falls on Friday 25 December this year. Orders placed before 4 pm on a working day leave the same day. In Belgium and the Netherlands delivery then usually takes 1 to 2 working days, so order by Monday 21 December before 4 pm. Outside Belgium and the Netherlands, allow a few extra working days and preferably order by Thursday 17 December.
If a size does not fit, you can return it within 30 days. See our returns policy.
Conclusion
Good football Christmas gifts help in winter: gloves with grip, socks that do not slide or sleeves in club colours. Still in doubt? Choose the Classic GT GRIP Socks in the club colour. They are worn all year round. All socks are in our grip socks collection.
Frequently asked questions about football Christmas gifts
What is a good football Christmas gift under €15?
Footless sleeves in club colours (€10) or reusable GRIP Tapes (€12.95). Both are used every week and fit in any parcel.
Which size grip socks should I buy as a gift?
Choose the sock size that matches the shoe size. If the player is exactly between two sizes, take the smaller one because a grip sock should fit snugly. For wide feet the larger size is better.
What do you give a footballer who has everything?
Look at what wears out: grip socks, sleeves and tape do not last forever. A second pair of grip socks in the away colour or sleeves in the club colour almost always get used.
Updated on 14 November 2026