A typical football jersey chart runs S 36, M 38, L 40, XL 42 and 2XL 44 inches of chest (91 to 112 cm), with shorts sized by waist from about 28 to 38 inches. Kids kits use chest sizes from 22 to 34 inches. Back numbers are 25 to 35 cm on adult kits under FIFA's equipment rules.
Football shirt sizes (adult)
| Size | Chest (in) | Chest (cm) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 36 | 91 | 27 |
| M | 38 | 97 | 28 |
| L | 40 | 102 | 29 |
| XL | 42 | 107 | 30 |
| 2XL | 44 | 112 | 31 |
Football shorts sizes (adult)
| Size | Waist (in) | Length (in) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 28 to 30 | 17 |
| M | 30 to 32 | 18 |
| L | 32 to 34 | 19 |
| XL | 34 to 36 | 20 |
| 2XL | 36 to 38 | 20.5 |
Kids football kits
| Size | Chest (in) | Shirt length (in) | Shorts length (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 24 | 17 | 12 |
| 26 | 26 | 18 | 13 |
| 28 | 28 | 19.5 | 14 |
| 30 | 30 | 21 | 15 |
| 32 | 32 | 22.5 | 16 |
| 34 | 34 | 24 | 16.5 |
Numbers and names by FIFA's rules
FIFA's equipment regulations set back numbers at 25 to 35 cm, front and shorts numbers at 10 to 15 cm and names at 5 to 7.5 cm. Local and school leagues are usually more relaxed, but these ranges look right on adult kits. Scale them down for kids. Our name and number size guide has a per-size table.
Questions
Are football jerseys tight fitting?
Team kits are usually a regular fit. Slim-fit 'player' cuts run about one size smaller, so check which cut you are ordering.
What size shorts go with an L jersey?
Usually L, but shorts are sized by waist. Typical Indian charts put L shorts at about a 32 to 34 inch waist.
How big are numbers on football shorts?
FIFA's equipment rules give 10 to 15 cm for shorts numbers. Many local leagues accept smaller.
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