8 Fun & Personalised Gift Ideas for Footy Lovers

Got a little one who lives and breathes football? Why not tap into their passion for the beautiful game when picking out the perfect present? We know finding the best gifts for football-loving kids can be tricky, but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered in this guide.

Generic merchandise is OK, but the power of personalisation is what really ‘hits the target’. Below we have listed some fun, personalised gift ideas for your favourite football fan!

 #1. Personalised Footy Cards

Whether it’s looking for Christmas gift ideas or birthday present inspiration, personalised footy cards are a winning choice.

 Personalised football cards feature the recipient's photo, name, and desired stats. Many of the designs are inspired by the popular video game EA FC (formerly known as FIFA) making it a great choice for football fans who are also into the video game. Even if they’re not into gaming, you can design a card that celebrates an achievement such as being the best player in their football team.

 These personalised footy cards also have customisation options including the ability to add unique player stats. It will take pride in their bedroom and is something they’ll love showing off to their friends!

#2. Personalised Football Boots

 Whether wanting to emulate their hero or stand out for themselves, customised football boots are a great option.

 Football boots are usually personalised with a name and/or number. It is also possible to have a flag or other small icon incorporated into the design.

 if new boots aren’t in the budget, you can still engrave their current pair for a personal touch.

3. Custom Football Stadium Print

Custom football stadium prints are another popular choice of gift for footy mad kids. It will probably be a photo of their favourite team’s stadium. However, it could also be a print of national team’s stadium, such as Wembley for the England football team.

Personalisation options are plentiful. You could find a unique illustrated stadium design rather than a simple photo, or you could turn photos from your visit to the stadium into a print. Another option is to add the date of a visit when you went to watch a game there.

4. Personalised Football Socks

Personalised football socks are fun and functional! They can feature the recipient’s name along with their favourite team colours and badge. You can get creative with designs featuring their kit number or funny football-related messages.

These socks make excellent stocking stuffers or cheeky gifts for any occasion. They’re great for kids and adults alike.

5. Personalised Football Shirt

Sure, personalised shirts can be a bit pricey, but they’re often worth it for any die-hard footy fan. Get their favourite team’s kit from the official store and make it special by adding a name and number to the back of the shirt.

For a birthday gift, using their age as the number is a fun twist, or you could go with their birth date instead.

6. Personalised Mug

A football mug is a classic gift, but a personalised mug takes it to the next level. Celebrate the recipient and their favourite team with a message like “[name], #1 [team] fan.”

You could also choose a mug that replicates the team’s dressing room, complete with your child’s shirt name and number. It’s an affordable and thoughtful gift perfect for nieces, nephews, and any football lover in your life.

7. Personalised Kit Bag

From boot bags to school rucksacks, personalised football-themed bags are a great choice. Add their name to make it extra special and reduce the risk of it getting lost or stolen.

Whether it features a simple football design with their name or their favourite team’s branding, this practical gift will see plenty of daily use.

8. Personalised Ball

When in doubt you can’t go wrong with a football! Choose a club-themed ball or one in their favourite colour.

Add their name to avoid any mix-ups and give it a unique twist. Whether it’s for playing or decorating their room, a personalised football is sure to be a hit.

Make your Football Lovers Gift Extra Special with Personalisation

Personalised gifts are the way to go to make your football fan’s day extra special.

We hope you’ve found something that suits your footy fan. If you’re still undecided, personalised football cards are a particularly fantastic choice (we’re not biased we promise!).

Check out the always popular range of FUT cards to get started or our custom card creator to see all the designs with your footy lovers’ picture and stats uploaded already!