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What Size Football Shirt Should I Buy? Fit & Sizing Guide

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Quick Answer
For most fans, order your normal t-shirt size in a fan-version football shirt for a regular fit. Player-version (authentic) shirts run tighter and slimmer, so size up if you prefer room. Kids’ sizes follow age ranges. When between sizes, size up for comfort or down for a fitted look.

Choosing the right football shirt size depends on the version (fan or player) and how you like it to fit. Player-version shirts are cut tight and athletic; fan versions are more relaxed.

Version Fit Sizing tip
Fan / replica Regular Order your usual t-shirt size
Player / authentic Tight, athletic Size up for comfort
Kids Age-based Choose by child’s age range

Frequently Asked Questions

What size football shirt should I buy?

For a fan-version shirt, order your normal t-shirt size for a regular fit. Player-version (authentic) shirts run tighter, so size up if you want room. If you are between sizes, size up for comfort or down for a fitted, on-pitch look.

Do player-version football shirts run small?

Yes. Player-version (authentic) shirts are cut tight and athletic to match on-pitch specification, so they fit smaller than fan versions. Many people size up one size when buying a player-version shirt.

How do kids' football shirt sizes work?

Kids' football shirts are sized by age range (for example 6-7, 8-9, 10-11 years). Choose the range matching the child's age, sizing up if they are tall or between ranges.

Where can I buy football shirts in my size?

433FC stocks football shirts in a full range of adult and kids' sizes, in both fan and player versions, with worldwide shipping and size guidance on each product.