Soccer Jerseys

Jerseys and team gear from around the world

From the FutMarket Library

Picks from our library matched to kits and jerseys.

Goalkeeper Jerseys — What Makes Them Different

GK shirts use thicker, more padded fabric on elbows & shoulders to protect during dives. Long sleeves are standard at every level above youth.

Most pro keepers wear a size up from their outfield size for unrestricted shoulder rotation when reaching for crosses.

Look for moisture-wicking mesh panels under the arms — keepers spend long stretches still and need ventilation when they finally move.

Authentic vs Replica Jerseys — What's the Difference?

Authentic (player issue) — Slim, tailored cut. Lightweight engineered mesh (Nike Vaporknit / Adidas HEAT.RDY). Heat-pressed badges & numbers. Retail ~$150 / FutMarket from ~$85.

Replica (fan version) — Looser, more forgiving cut. Heavier polyester. Stitched/printed badges. Retail ~$90 / FutMarket from ~$45.

Both are 100% genuine — the difference is purely fit, fabric tech, and price. If you don't play in your shirt, replica is almost always the better value buy.

Home, Away & Third — Reading a Modern Kit Cycle

Home — The club's primary identity colours. Released in May/June for the new European season.

Away — Complementary or contrasting palette, rotated to avoid colour clashes. Usually launches in July.

Third — The marketing kit. Most experimental design, often pulls from city culture or club archives. Drops in August/September.

Fourth / Special edition — Champions League, derby, or anniversary editions. Limited stock, holds resale value best on FutMarket.

Jersey Sizing — Why Yours Runs Small

Modern football kits are cut tighter than streetwear of the same letter size. If you wear a Medium tee, you'll likely want a Large in an authentic player-version jersey.

Brand quirks: Adidas runs slightly long in the torso. Nike sits true-to-size but tight in the shoulders. Puma is the most generous of the Big 3.

European/UK clubs use UK sizing on the label; MLS & Liga MX use US sizing. A "Large" Premier League replica is closer to a US Medium-Large.

Jersey Size Conversion (Adult)

Letter	Chest (in)	Chest (cm)	EU
XS	34–36	86–91	44
S	36–38	91–96	46
M	38–40	96–101	48
L	40–42	101–106	50
XL	42–45	106–114	52
XXL	45–48	114–122	54

Spotting a Fake Jersey — 5 Quick Checks

Stitching on the badge — authentic crests are heat-applied or finely embroidered; fakes show loose threads or glue residue.
Fabric weight — replicas are smooth and breathable; cheap fakes feel plasticky and stiff.
Holographic tag — Nike, Adidas, and Puma all use holographic auth labels with QR / scratch codes.
Sleeve & sponsor printing — fakes often misalign sponsor logos by a few millimetres.
Inside neck tape — should be clean, evenly stitched, and brand-marked.