If you need a special gift for a teenager in your life, it can seem impossible to know where to start. It can be tricky knowing just what exactly teens are into these days with so many options available.
However, if they're football fans, that makes matters easier as there are tonnes of gifts related to the sport that will go down a treat. Although there is so much out there, trawling the internet for the perfect gift can start to feel like a sport in itself.
Luckily, we've rounded up the best quirky and unique available gifts.
Whether it's a teenager who loves games, football accessories, clothing, or anything else, there are gifts to suit every budget.
Shop best football gifts for teenagers:
Personalised Football Sweet Tin
Not On The High StreetIf you're a chocolate lover, there's nothing like being gifted it on a special occasion. This personalised football sweet tin is a brilliant present for football fans with a sweet tooth. You can add custom text on the tin, which will make it even more special.
Get it from Not On The High Street for £14.75
Football trainer belt
If you know a teenager who is starting to take football seriously and wants to refine their skills, this is the perfect piece of kit to do just that. It's an adjustable training football belt worn around the waist to practise control of the ball. It's made from durable wetsuit material and can be used with any size 3-5 football.
You Are a Champion by Marcus Rashford
After successfully campaigning for food vouchers for school children during the coronavirus pandemic, Marcus Rashford became an inspiration for many people. This book is an upbeat guide to achieving your dreams and being the best version of yourself you can be. Perfect for teenagers who love football.
England A4 Stationery Set
Show your support for the England national team with this stationery set which is perfect for doodling and writing. The set includes a ringed notebook, a pencil case, two pencils, five coloured pencils, a ruler, a rubber and a sharpener. It really is the complete set you will need.
Football Stars Picture Game
Football Stars is a fun picture game to test your knowledge of football players worldwide. With a 100-card player list, it's enough to keep you busy on a lazy Sunday or during long journeys. Each card has jumbled-up letters that make up the player's name, and after you've made your guess, you can slide open the answer to see if it was correct.
Bootclaw
There's nothing more annoying than having a football shoe full of mud and dirt after a kickabout with your friends. The easy-to-use Bootclaw helps to dislodge mud from the outsole and studs to keep your boots in good working order for the next game.
MUNDIAL Subscription
MundialFor fans of cult football magazine MUNDIAL, treat them to a subscription to the mag. Boasting benefits, including 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.
The Illustrated History of Football by David Squires
Illustrator David Squires, who most notably features in The Guardian, has created a visual history of football in this book. Featuring some of the famous names of the past and present, it's a great insight into the inner dealings of the game we all love.
This football shirt bookmark can be completely personalised, from the number and name you choose on the shirt to the 24 available designs. The lucky teen won't lose what page they were on for sure.
Get it at Not On The High Street for £12.00
Heilemann milk chocolate football set
These Heilemann milk chocolate treats come in shapes that are all things football-related. A referee's whistle, football shirt, boots, a ball, and a player make up the collection which will undoubtedly go down as a hit present for football and chocolate lovers alike.
Zombie XI: The Boy Who Got Sick of Warming the Bench by Pete Kalu
Want a book with a fantasy twist to football? Zombie XI is precisely that, and the twist is zombies, of course. While playing near a nuclear power plant, weird energy passes through Leonard, who can suddenly see the ghostly visions of the 1966 England World Cup squad. Get your imagination going with this adventure tale.
Furia by Yamile Saied Mendez
Bored of the same Young Adult books on your bookshelf? Furia is a book that can breathe life into it once again. The book follows a footballer who will have to sacrifice many things and juggle her priorities to make her dreams come true. It's a book ultimately about a young girl grappling with trying to make her life what she would like it to be.
Kicking Off: Dick, Kerr Girls by Eve Ainsworth
Kicking Off: Dick, Kerr Girls is a brilliant book that helps teenagers understand the forgotten legends of the earliest women's Football Association team. It's a fictional tale about a teen who signs up to work at the munitions factory, Dick, Kerr and Co. Soon after, she finds that her life changes through football.
Stadium Print
Do you want to add a touch of your favourite sport to the home decor? If so, then these custom prints of football stadiums will do the job brilliantly. The minimalist style will blend into any wall, and the A4 size costs less than £10.
Get it from Not On The High Street for £9.00
Neon Football Table
Have you ever wanted to own a table football game but had nowhere to put it? This mini, portable version is the perfect size to battle it out with family and friends for the table football crown. It comes with a scoreboard and a bright colourway of neon blue-green handles and players.
Get it from Prezzybox for £23.00
Clive Tyldesley's Framed Commentary Chart
There's something special about football commentary in bringing football matches alive. Clive Tyldesley will be a familiar name for those who know their commentators. Now you can get a copy of his commentary notes, with a wide selection of games, including multiple domestic cups and Champions League finals.
Get it from Not on the High Street for £28.00
Kidodo pop up football goalposts
Any aspiring football player is guaranteed to love these pop up portable goalposts. Not just for children, it comes with six targets for improving a player's accuracy and precision with the ball.
Stadium Construction Toy
There's nothing like the feeling of going to watch your favourite team in person, especially at their home stadium. Why not bring home some of that magic with this stadium construction toy, allowing anyone to recreate a mini version of their own? There is an option for everyone, with stadium models available from Chelsea, Arsenal, Celtic, Wembley, etc.
Amazon Gift Card in a football tin
If you're still unsure what to gift, there's always a simple Amazon gift voucher. You can choose to top up the card with any amount you wish.