Football tracksuits

Zip-up jacket, half-zip top and tapered trousers: the anatomy of a tracksuit

A tracksuit for football combines a jacket and trousers in the same colours. The full-zip jacket is easy to put on and take off at the pitch, while the half-zip top, which is more fitted, serves as a technical sweatshirt during workouts. The trousers are usually tapered, narrow at the bottom to avoid interfering with ball control, and sometimes zip at the ankle for easy on and off without removing your cleats.

The material makes a difference: a lightweight and breathable polyester mesh for training, and a thicker fabric for travel and the bench. In a club, a tracksuit that matches the rest of the teamwear presents a neat image upon arrival at the stadium.

PSG, Barça, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Benfica: the tracksuits of top clubs

Tracksuits from top clubs resemble those worn by players during warm-ups. PSG, founded in 1970, and FC Barcelona, founded in 1899, are outfitted by Nike: the Strike and Dri-FIT lines use mesh that wicks sweat away from the fabric. Real Madrid, founded in 1902, wears the Tiro range from adidas, which is simple and fitted, while Chelsea, established in 1905 in London, offers their training outfit in kids' sizes.

Benfica Lisbon, founded in 1904, completes the selection for supporters of the Portuguese club. The third or fourth versions, in unusual colours, stray from the clubs' historical shades for a bolder style, appreciated off the pitch.

Club tracksuit Joma or adidas: size and care

To equip an entire team, the Joma Championship offers jackets and trousers in various colours, matching the jerseys from the same range, and can be personalised with the club's logo. For kids, the adidas Essentials Tiberio tracksuit provides a simple cut for training and school. The size is usually chosen as normal, keeping in mind that training models are fitted: if you're between sizes, or plan to wear a sweatshirt underneath, it's better to go for the larger size.

A polyester tracksuit should be washed inside out, at thirty degrees, without fabric softener, which reduces the mesh's ability to wick away sweat, and should air dry to preserve logos and stripes.

The rest of the teamwear

Teamwear continues with jackets and windbreakers, sweatshirts, trousers, jerseys, shorts, t-shirts and polos, socks, accessories, on the teamwear page.

New arrivals and great deals

The new arrivals showcase the latest models, the promotions feature previous collections at reduced prices, and the items shipped in 24h are prepared and sent within 24 hours. The great deals, clearance, sales, and Black Friday all have their football page.

Frequently asked questions

Training tracksuit or presentation tracksuit: what's the difference?

The training model, made of lightweight technical mesh, is worn during warm-ups and exertion. The presentation model, made from a more formal fabric, is for arrival at the stadium, press conferences, and travel. Top clubs often offer both.

What size tracksuit for a ten-year-old child?

Children's sizes are based on age or height: a ten-year-old often wears a ten-year-old size, about 140 centimetres, but their actual height is more important than their age. During growth spurts, the next size up ensures they can wear the outfit all year round.

Can a club tracksuit be worn every day?

Yes, the technical mesh is comfortable and easy to care for, and models from top clubs have become popular streetwear among supporters. Just avoid the repeated rubbing of a crossbody bag against the fine mesh for intensive use.

Complete tracksuit or just the jacket: which should be preferred?

The complete tracksuit guarantees perfectly matching colours, which matters for a club or as a gift. The jacket alone is sufficient for warm-ups in mild weather; the trousers are particularly useful in winter when legs need to stay warm before exertion.

What tracksuit to give to a young football fan?

The simplest is to choose the club they support, in their actual size rather than by age, and in a mesh that is easy to wash. A tracksuit in the colours of a top club can be worn for training as well as at school, and makes for a well-received gift.