The Best Nike Gifts for Soccer Players

The best gifts are meaningful and useful—and when the recipient is a soccer player, Nike has options that share both qualities. Here are some ideas for the best Nike soccer gifts for the soccer player (or fan) in your life, for use on the field or off.

Match jerseys are made to be worn on the pitch, with the same level of innovation and premium feel as pro jerseys. Whether your gift recipient wants to tap into a favorite soccer player's energy in a park pickup game or sport a team's jersey at a match, Nike soccer kits provide the ultimate way to rep their much-loved teams. They're built for performance, too, with sweat-wicking technology that's designed to keep a player cool and dry so they can feel comfortable—while also dreaming about stepping onto the pitch with the pros.

Showing enthusiasm for a favorite team doesn't have to happen only in game settings. That pride can show up anytime, thanks to stadium jerseys from major teams. Whether your gift recipient is taking in a game, running errands, or hanging out with friends doesn’t matter—these Nike jerseys are built for comfort.

In addition to jerseys, there are many other ways to show off your fandom for a favorite team. Nike offers an array of hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, shorts, jackets, and T-shirts that can be worn on and off the field for an extra burst of motivation and team pride. Like all Nike gear, team apparel is designed for comfort and durability.

Game-day performance is built long before the kickoff—it begins in training and is developed one session at a time. That's why training apparel is as important as what a soccer player wears for a match. Nike offers numerous choices for high-level training gear, from tracksuits that keep a player warm during halftime to shorts with Dri-FIT technology to maximize sweat-wicking abilities.

Part of soccer's appeal is that it only requires a single piece of equipment to make a match happen: an inflatable ball. But it's important to note that not all soccer balls are the same. That's why Nike soccer balls are thoughtfully designed with special grooving and textured casing for better grip, control, and flight as they soar into the back of the net. Plus, fused panels create a larger sweet spot that translates into more powerful strikes.

In addition to the categories above, there are other choices for gifts for soccer players. Consider options like the Nike Brasilia Duffel, which allows a player to haul up to 95 liters of gear, or Nike gloves and mitts that offer textured areas to ensure hands stay put throughout the game. A Nike soccer headband—seen on many pro players—provides a snug, anti-slip way to keep sweat and flyaway hairs away from the face. Shin guards and socks are also top picks, providing comfort and protection from training to game day.

Although soccer cleats are usually chosen based on individual preferences—like whether you're playing on artificial grass, turf or multi-ground environments—as well as sizing, they make a great gift if you have that info handy. Nike offers soccer cleats for all kinds of surfaces in a variety of colors and designs. For example, the Nike Phantom line provides high levels of precision and accuracy for drives, passes and shots. The Nike Mercurial cleats are built for speed and ball control, with lightweight construction and a grippy surface texture. Nike Tiempo cleats offer amplified touch zones for shooting, dribbling and passing, enabling the wearer to control the pace of the game.

Words by Elizabeth Millard