Football Shirt Size Guide

Football shirt sizing is not universal. A medium Nike shirt can feel different from a medium Puma shirt, while an authentic match jersey may fit much closer than the replica version hanging beside it.

The safest approach is simple: measure yourself once, then use the chart for the shirt's actual manufacturer. This guide brings together adult, women's and youth measurements for ten popular football and teamwear brands.

Measure your chest

Run a soft tape around the fullest part of your chest. Keep it level, comfortably loose and parallel to the floor.

Measure your waist

Measure around your natural waistline without pulling the tape tight or holding your breath.

Choose your fit

Use your largest measurement. Go up one size for a relaxed fit, layering, or when buying a close-cut player shirt.

Replica versus authentic

Replica shirts are designed for supporters and usually offer an easier everyday fit. Authentic or player versions use lighter performance fabric and are often cut closer to the body. If you sit between sizes, sizing up is usually the safer choice for an authentic shirt.

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All measurements below are body measurements in centimetres. Manufacturer ranges can change, so check the product listing too when buying a newly released shirt.

Manufacturer 01

Nike

Athletic cuts are common. Match and player versions can sit closer through the body.

Men

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
S	88–96	73–81
M	96–104	81–89
L	104–112	89–97
XL	112–124	97–109
2XL	124–136	109–121
3XL	136–148	121–133

Women

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XS	76–83	60–67
S	83–90	67–74
M	90–97	74–81
L	97–104	81–88
XL	104–114	88–98
2XL	114–124	98–108

Youth

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XSY	64.5–66	59.5–61.5
SY	66–69	61.5–65
MY	69–75	65–69
LY	75–81.5	69–72.5
XLY	81.5–88.5	72.5–75.5

Manufacturer 02

adidas

Regular replicas tend to fit true to size; slim-fit and authentic shirts sit closer.

Men

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
S	88–94	76–82
M	95–102	83–90
L	103–111	91–99
XL	112–121	100–109
2XL	122–132	110–121
3XL	133–144	122–134

Women

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XS	77–82	61–66
S	83–88	67–72
M	89–94	73–78
L	95–101	79–85
XL	102–109	86–94
2XL	110–118	94–104

Youth

Size / age	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XS / 5–6	58.5–60.5	55.5–56
S / 7–8	63.5–64	57.5–59
M / 9–10	68–71	62–63.5
L / 11–12	75–78	66.5–68
XL / 13–14	82.5–86	71–73

Manufacturer 03

Puma

Performance shirts can be narrow through the chest. Size up for a more relaxed fit.

Men

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
S	98	69
M	106	76
L	114	83
XL	124	91
2XL	134	101
3XL	144	111

Women

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XS	85	64
S	90	68
M	97	74
L	105	81
XL	113	89

Youth

Size / age	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XSY / 5–6	61	50
SY / 7–8	66	53
MY / 9–10	71	56
LY / 11–12	78	60
XLY / 13–14	85	64

Manufacturer 04

Umbro

Classic cuts are often roomier, while modern performance ranges may fit closer.

Men

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
S	89–94	76–81
M	97–102	81–86
L	104–109	86–92
XL	112–117	92–97
2XL	119–124	97–102
3XL	127–132	102–107

Women

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XS	76	58.5
S	81	63.5
M	86.5	68.5
L	91.5	73.5
XL	96.5	79
2XL	101.1	84

Youth

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XSY	64–66	49–53
SY	67–69	52–56
MY	72–74	56–61
LY	77–79	61–66
XLY	82–84	66–69

Manufacturer 05

Joma

Often a streamlined European fit. Check the listed chest measurement carefully.

Men

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
S	88–94	75–80
M	95–104	81–88
L	105–112	89–97
XL	113–117	98–104
2XL	118–122	105–112
3XL	123–128	113–119

Women

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
S	83–89	69–73
M	90–94	74–78
L	95–98	79–83
XL	99–103	84–88
2XL	104–109	89–93

Youth

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
6XS	55–57	53–55
5XS	58–61	56–57
4XS	62–66	58–60
3XS	67–72	61–64
2XS	73–79	65–66
XS	80–86	67–71

Manufacturer 06

Stanno

Allow extra room when the shirt will be worn over a base layer.

Men

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
S	91–94	79–83
M	95–99	84–88
L	100–105	88–92
XL	106–111	93–98
2XL	112–118	99–105
3XL	119–126	106–113

Women

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XS	78–81	63–66
S	82–85	67–70
M	86–90	71–75
L	91–95	76–80
XL	96–102	81–87

Youth

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)	Height (cm)
XSY	57–61	54–57	116
SY	62–68	58–61	128
MY	69–75	62–66	140
LY	76–83	67–71	152
XLY	84–92	72–76	164

Manufacturer 07

Mitre

Compare your body measurement with the chart rather than relying on the label alone.

Adult

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XS	81–86	71–76
S	86–91	76–81
M	96.5–101.5	81–86
L	106.5–111.5	91–96.5
XL	117–122	101.5
2XL	127–132	106.5

Youth

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XSY	61–66	50.5–56
SY	66–71	56–61
MY	71–76	61–66
LY	76–81	66–71

Manufacturer 08

uhlsport

Goalkeeper and training layers may need additional room depending on how they are worn.

Adult

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
S	91	76
M	96.5–101.5	76–81
L	106.5–111.5	86–91
XL	117–122	91–96.5
2XL	127–132	96.5–101.5
3XL	137–142	106.5–111.5

Youth

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XSY	61–66	56–61
SY	66–71	61–66
MY	71–76	66
LY	76–81	66–71
XLY	86–91	71–76

Manufacturer 09

Uneek

A broad teamwear fit; choose from the body measurement closest to your own.

Adult

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XS	91–96	71
S	96–102	76
M	102–107	81
L	107–112	86
XL	112–117	91
2XL	117–132	96.5
3XL	132–137	101.5
4XL	132–137	106.5

Youth

Age	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
2 years	56–61	—
3–4 years	61–66	—
5–6 years	66–71	—
7–8 years	71–76	—
9–10 years	76–81	—
11–13 years	81–86	—

Manufacturer 10

Erreà

Italian teamwear can feel trim. Use the measurements before deciding whether to size up.

Adult

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XS	80–88	66–72
S	90–94	72–76
M	94–98	76–80
L	98–102	80–84
XL	102–106	84–88
2XL	106–110	88–92

Youth

Size	Chest (cm)	Waist (cm)
XSY / YXS	64–72	54–60
2XS / XXS	72–80	60–66

Collector's note

Vintage shirts are individuals

Sizing has changed across decades, countries and manufacturers. For an older shirt, treat the size on its label as a starting point rather than a guarantee. If the seller provides pit-to-pit and length measurements, those are the best reference for that exact shirt.

Quick football shirt sizing questions

Should I size up in a football shirt?

Size up if you prefer a relaxed fit, plan to wear a layer underneath, or are buying an authentic player-version shirt. For a standard supporter replica, your usual size is normally the best starting point.

What does pit-to-pit mean?

Pit-to-pit is the flat width of a shirt from one armpit seam to the other. Double that number for an approximate garment chest measurement, then compare it with a shirt you already own and like.

Can I use age alone for a children's shirt?

Age labels are only a guide. Children of the same age can vary considerably, so chest, waist and height measurements are more dependable whenever they are available.

Guide adapted from Jack's Football Hub. Measurements are a buying aid rather than a guarantee of fit; individual shirt cuts and older garments can vary.

Football Shirt Size Guide

Measure your chest

Measure your waist

Choose your fit

Jump to your brand

Nike

Men

Women

Youth

adidas

Men

Women

Youth

Puma

Men

Women

Youth

Umbro

Men

Women

Youth

Joma

Men

Women

Youth

Stanno

Men

Women

Youth

Mitre

Adult

Youth

uhlsport

Adult

Youth

Uneek

Adult

Youth

Erreà

Adult

Youth

Vintage shirts are individuals

Quick football shirt sizing questions

Should I size up in a football shirt?

What does pit-to-pit mean?

Can I use age alone for a children's shirt?

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