Buying a football jersey for a child: key points
Buying a football jersey for a child raises several questions: what size to choose, which club, fan version or player version? This guide answers all your questions to help you find the perfect jersey for your child — whether they're a fan of PSG, the French National Team, or Messi.
What size children's jersey should you choose?
Children's football jerseys are generally available by age group. Here is the size chart:
| Jersey Size | Indicative Age | Child's Height |
|---|---|---|
| XS (3–4 years) | 3–4 years | 98–104 cm |
| S (5–6 years) | 5–6 years | 110–116 cm |
| M (7–8 years) | 7–8 years | 122–128 cm |
| L (9–10 years) | 9–10 years | 134–140 cm |
| XL (11–12 years) | 11–12 years | 146–152 cm |
| XXL (13–14 years) | 13–14 years | 158–164 cm |
Pro tip: always choose one size up from your child's current age. Children grow quickly — your 7-year-old might only wear their 7–8 size for perhaps 4 months.
Fan version or player version for a child?
For a child, the fan version (replica) is more than sufficient. The reasons are:
- ✅ Children grow and will quickly change sizes — no need to invest in the player version
- ✅ Significantly lower price (€20–35 vs €70–90)
- ✅ Fabric quality sufficient for daily and sports use
- ✅ Similar resistance to frequent washing
Which club should you choose for your child's jersey?
The choice obviously depends on your child's preferences. If you're not sure, here are the most requested clubs and national teams:
- ⚽ PSG — the favorite club of French children
- ⚽ Real Madrid — for fans of Mbappé and Vinicius
- ⚽ Barcelona — for fans of Yamal and Pedri
- ⚽ French National Team — national pride
- ⚽ Algeria — for children of the Algerian diaspora
- ⚽ Morocco — for Moroccan children
The best children's jersey offers on MDF
- 🎁 PSG Child Jersey + Shorts 2026/27 — from €29.99
- 🎁 France Child Jersey 2026 — from €22.99
- 🎁 Algeria Child Jersey 2026 — from €22.99
- 🎁 Real Madrid Child Jersey 2026/27 — from €22.99