Pick a football jersey by chest (M 38, L 40, XL 42 inches) and shorts by hips (M 38, L 40, XL 42). Football jerseys should sit close without pulling across the shoulders; size up only if you wear a base layer or tuck the jersey in.
Football kit searches peak around big tournaments, and the question underneath most of them is simple: what size should I get? A football jersey is cut closer than a casual T-shirt, so getting the size right matters more.
Football jersey sizes
| Size | Chest (in) | Chest (cm) | Length (in) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34 | 86 | 27 | 68 |
| S | 36 | 92 | 28 | 72 |
| M | 38 | 96 | 29 | 74 |
| L | 40 | 102 | 30 | 76 |
| XL | 42 | 106 | 30 | 76 |
| XXL | 44 | 112 | 31 | 79 |
| 3XL | 46 | 117 | 32 | 81 |
| 4XL | 48 | 122 | 33 | 84 |
Football shorts sizes
| Size | Hips (in) | Hips (cm) | Length (in) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34 | 86 | 17 | 43 |
| S | 36 | 92 | 17.5 | 45 |
| M | 38 | 96 | 18 | 46 |
| L | 40 | 102 | 18 | 46 |
| XL | 42 | 106 | 18.5 | 47 |
| XXL | 44 | 112 | 18.5 | 47 |
| 3XL | 46 | 117 | 19 | 48 |
| 4XL | 48 | 122 | 19.5 | 50 |
Shorts are sized by the hips, measured around the widest part. Most players wear the same letter for both, but if your hips are bigger than your chest, order the shorts by the hips number.
How a football jersey should fit
It should sit close at the shoulders and fall straight over the body without flapping. If the seams pull across your back when you swing your arms, go one size up. Goalkeepers who wear padding or a base layer usually take one size up as well.
Kids football kits
Junior teams order by age, from 2 to 12 years. See the kids chart. Coaches and older players can be in adult sizes in the same order.
Fabric affects fit too
Open mesh fabrics like HEXA-B feel lighter and looser than smooth knits at the same size. Our full football size guide and football jerseys page have more detail.
Need help with a whole team? Send the size list on WhatsApp and we check every size against the chart before printing. All charts: Jaypee size chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know my football jersey size?
Measure your chest under the arms and choose the size with that number or the next one up: S 36, M 38, L 40, XL 42 inches.
Should football jerseys be tight or loose?
Close but not tight. If seams pull across your back when you swing your arms, size up.
How are football shorts sized?
By hips: M 38, L 40, XL 42 inches, with lengths of 17 to 19.5 inches.
What size football jersey for a 10 year old?
Our 10 years size: 28 inch chest, 20 inch length.
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