The 30 best football gifts for children this Christmas

He's a hero for many, so who better to take life advice from than Marcus Rashford MBE? This handy guide will boost the confidence of kids. It features plenty of stories from the star's life and brilliant advice from performance psychologist Katie Warriner. Perfect for the family's little bookworms.

£5 at Amazon

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This game is designed for kids aged 3-7 and has fun shirt-shaped cards that young football fans will love. It has educational benefits, too, as it helps develop counting and numerical skills.

£6 at Amazon

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This card game says it's made for kids aged 8 and upwards, so there's plenty of fun for all the family.  Each player has 45 double-sided cards with attacking play on one side and defending play on the other side - race your family to win the football game for the ages this Christmas.

£6.99 at Amazon

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In desperate need of some new comedy material? This book for wannabe comedians will sort you out, and there are plenty of quiz questions to keep your brain ticking over.

£5.49 at Amazon

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The great thing about the Mitre Scriball is that it's two activities wrapped in one. First, children can colour the design on the ball with the provided pens. Once their custom design is complete, they can take the masterpiece out for a kickabout. Mitre also provides a pump, so you don't have to worry about sifting through your shed for one.

£10.99 at Amazon

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These chocolate football sweets will be a real throwback to many people's childhoods. Now you can introduce a new generation to them with a whole jar made by a traditional sweet factory in Lancashire. It's the perfect treat for any football fan with a sweet tooth.

£15.99 at Amazon

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The Charlie Fry series is a saga about achieving your footballing dreams and overcoming adversity. 11-year-old protagonist Charlie Fry has Cystic Fibrosis, but that doesn't stop him from playing football. This series has seven books - perfect for even the most reluctant readers aged 7-12.

£4.27 at Amazon

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If anything will encourage kids to drink more water, it's this nifty collapsible football bottle. The bottle shrinks down to a tiny 200ml football but can be expanded to the full 550ml when needed. The bottle expands to reveal a football pitch design.

£8.49 at Amazon

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Graphic artist Lawerta has charmingly illustrated this football picture book by Rob Parker. It educates kids aged 3-10 about 16 of football history's most important and iconic goals. The fun rhymes are enjoyable for adults, making for perfect bedtime reading.

£5.89 at Amazon

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The perfect small gift to combine a commitment to your home club and a fun hobby, this pixelated player is both fun to build and proud to display.

 £7 at FOCO

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These goalkeeper gloves are designed to give any young goalkeeper the confidence and protection they need to make those big saves. Perfect for budding goalkeepers of all ages, these gloves will help them reach their full potential.

£5.00 - £8.89 at Amazon

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Perfect for keeping warm on the sofa watching the match or cosying up in the car on the way home from a kickabout. This football print throw is a must for any small fan's bedroom.

£12.80 at Amazon

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Get the kids in the creative spirit with this football colour in top. This beautifully packaged kit makes the perfect gift for any football fan and creative kid, available for ages 2-12.

 £18.40 at Not On The High ST.

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From the creators of the quarterly football magazine Mundial comes this whopper of a book that is cool, charming and full of quirky information. Serving as a guide to all things football, kids and adults alike will have hours of fun poring over all the fun details and colourful illustrations.

£13.46 at Amazon

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The ideal gift for a keepy-uppie enthusiast, the SmartBall counter football is designed to count every kick, all the way up to 100. Great for helping improve their skills and control, the SmartBall will encourage you as you try to beat your record.

£17 at Amazon

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Set it up for hours of fun and practice with this Kickmaster Quick Goal Target, ideal for practising accuracy and setting up competitive games with friends. Perfect for football fans, both young and old.

£19.28 at Amazon

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This novelty mug comes with a built-in goal and a mini football to practice your shooting and penalty kicks - albeit with your fingers as your feet. It's a nice little gift for football fans of all ages.

£12.47 at Amazon

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Let's address the obvious, socks aren't usually the most exciting Christmas gift for children. However, these are a big exception. There are six football-themes designs that can be mixed and matched, and they come in a nice-looking gift box.

£12.46 at Amazon

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This collection of books includes the stories behind the careers of Ronaldo, Kane, Mbappé, Neymar, Haaland and Mané. Perfect for any child who wants to learn more about today's top players.

£19.99 at Amazon

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Sometimes there's no need to overthink it - a good old-fashioned football will always make a great gift for children. The Mitre Impel is classic football that delivers excellent performance for its price.

£13.90 at Amazon

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This football goal is 1.8m wide and 1.2m tall, comfortably big enough for an entire family kick about in the garden. Kids and grown-ups alike will enjoy practising their shooting skills on the weekend.

 £54.99 at Decathlon

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An excellent gift for all occasions, this special football-themed watch can be personalised with any message to mark a special birthday or moment.

 £19.99 at Engravers Guild

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This football board game is perfect for fans of Monopoly and Football Manager. Players compete against each other to have the best career, negotiate contracts, and hire an agent. It's a great family game that everybody will enjoy.

£29.99 at Amazon

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This brightly coloured duvet set makes the perfect gift for a little one who dreams of playing for England someday. 

£39.98at Amazon

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For fans of cult football magazine MUNDIAL, treat them to a subscription to the mag. Boasting benefits include a Club Mundial membership card with partner discount codes for Classic Football Shirts, Art of Football, Percival and All Press coffee. A welcome postcard pack featuring all five cover stars—discounts to Mundial merchandise, subscriber-only events, and more.

You can now get a digital subscription for only £4 a month or pay an annual fee of £36. It gives you access to an exclusive feature daily and the full MUNDIAL website and back catalogue.

£80.00 at Mundial

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Think practical and personal for this next gift. Treat them to a personalised sports duffel bag, perfect for taking to their football sessions and games - bonus, they'll never take home the wrong bag! Available in a multitude of colours.

 £30 at Not On The High ST.

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This tabletop edition of the classic arcade game foosball will have kids and grown-ups playing at every free opportunity. It's made from sturdy MDF, has eight metal rods, and has anti-skid pads on the underside to survive the most competitive matches.

£24.99 at Amazon

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Customise this children's sweatshirt with their favourite team's stadium for a personal gift they'll never want to take off. Made to order, with sizes ranging from 3-13 years.

 £36 at Not On The High ST.

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Containing one free-standing target basket, two target rings that fit any goal, and one mini-target goal, the Flick urban skills set is a fun mini-game. It's perfect for honing the skills of any child who fancies themselves as the next Premier League star.

£34.98 at Amazon

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Hot from its September release, you can now bag EA Sports FC 25. With more than 180 top-tier matches from competitions like the UEFA Men’s and Women’s Champions League, Premier League and La Liga - any kid would love to play this.

£15.99 at Amazon

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