When you know someone who is into football, buying a gift for them is both a blessing and a curse. Obviously, you have to get something football themed because they will love it, but how do you find something they don’t already have? Trawling through the internet to find the perfect gift can feel like a sport in itself at times which is why we have put together the following list.
Player-Specific Gifts
If you know your recipient’s favourite player, then you could try to find them something from that player. Look up the player, they might have released an autobiography that you could get, or you could get their number on a piece of merch like a strip, mug, poster, et cetera. If you want to get them something regarding a specific player, then anything that can help them to learn more about that player is a great choice.
Club Merch
If you aren’t sure who their favourite player is but you know their club, then that is a start. There are so many pieces of club-inspired merch out there to choose from. You could go for houseware like mugs, sports bottles, framed posters or pictures, or other trinkets. You could also opt for wearable items like the strip, a t-shirt, PJs, dressing gown or jacket. You can find the club logo on almost anything nowadays. This is where your knowledge of the recipient comes in; what would they get the most use out of?
Nostalgic Gifts
If you are struggling to find anything new to get them, then why not get them something old or older? There are so many cool gifts that you can find that feature vintage team designs. Classic football shirts make a great gift; you can choose one that you think that they will like or one from a significant period of their life. Classic Football Kit has a huge range of vintage shirts from teams around the world. You can also find other vintage pieces of team merchandise. It could be a really cool way to feed into their interests while getting them something they might not expect.
Tickets
This is possibly one of the more expensive gifts. But, if it is a special occasion, then it may be worth it. Think about getting them a ticket to a game so that they can see their heroes in action. It would truly be a gift to remember. If you have the means, you could even get them a season ticket.
Training Sessions
If the recipient is young enough, then enrolling them in football training sessions can be a great gift. Check within your local area to see what is available. There may be a skills school that they can attend to learn new skills and further their capabilities. Some of these schemes are even run by ex-professionals and coaches.
In The End
As long as you have tried your best to get them a good gift, they will appreciate it. That being said, you might want to include a gift receipt with their present to allow them to swap it if they want to. Come up with a budget and stick to it. If you are really struggling, even after considering the ideas above, then you can always ask for help from mutual friends.
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