Collecting and wearing soccer jerseys has become a major industry in the past few years, with people all around the world constantly buying and selling jerseys from across the eras.
Of course, one of the main problems that collectors face when purchasing soccer jerseys is that they can get the sizing wrong.
Each brand seemingly has its own take on what sizes they produce, and this can cause a headache to fans wanting to buy them.
Today we will be attempting to relieve this headache by telling you how each major brand of soccer jersey fits.
| Jersey Brand | How Does It Fit? |
|---|---|
| Nike | True To Size |
| Adidas | True To Size |
| Puma | True To Size |
| Kappa | Fits Small (Go a size up) |
| Macron | Fits Small (Go a size up) |
| Umbro | True To Size |
| Hummel | Fits Small (Go a size up) |
| Joma | Fits Small (Go a size up) |
| Errea | True To Size |
| Diadora | Fits Small (Go a Size Up) |
NIKE
- True To Size
As a rule, Nike Soccer jerseys are the most standard fitting of all the major brands. This means that the size that you buy tends to be the best fitting for you. This is of course not true for everyone, so make sure you try before you buy.
In terms of the more premium ‘match’ player-issue specification jerseys, these are a tighter fitting style of jersey that is often best bought a size above what you would normally consider buying.
Many people struggle with jerseys being too small, but this is not something that you should be concerned about when purchasing a Nike jersey.
ADIDAS
- True To Size
They may not be an American brand, but Adidas makes some of the best jerseys for the best teams in the world. Like Nike, they are one of the main producers of jerseys in the sport, and as such, their jerseys tend to run true to size.
If you are considering buying a retro or classic Adidas jersey (most notably from the 1990s). these jerseys tend to run slightly larger than the usual size you would buy. I have been able to wear a small-sized Adidas jersey from 1998 despite usually wearing a medium.
PUMA
- True To Size
Over recent years, Puma has really grown into the third largest producer of modern Soccer jerseys in the world. They usually produce two types of jerseys for each set of fans to buy and they each fit very differently from one another.
The standard fit jerseys tend to stay true to their size and as such fans should have no issues with sizing for these jerseys. Their higher specification, ‘authentic’ jerseys are one of the hardest mass-produced jerseys to buy as they can be tighter fitting to the extent that you may need to size up twice.
KAPPA
- Fits Small (Go a size up)
If you collect Soccer jerseys, you’ll likely be aware of the struggle that fans face when buying Kappa jerseys. The company produces jerseys for Napoli most notably and they are among the hardest to buy correctly.
The design of Kappa shirts can range from regular fitting to their common use Gara or Kombat style jersey. These authentic versions of the jersey are the most premium style that Kappa produces, and they are sometimes very tight.
For reference, a man that wears a size medium in regular Kappa-sized jerseys will almost certainly need to buy a large or even an extra large for the Kombat jersey to fit them normally.
MACRON
- Fits Small (Go a size up)
Another smaller brand that has risen up to produce many great jerseys in recent seasons, Macron are another company that has varying styles of jersey with their own fit.
The regular style of Macron jersey tends to be relatively tight fitting when compared to many other brands and I would recommend sizing up when thinking of buying one. The match issue style of design is even tighter, you may get away with sizing up one, but two sizes may be required for larger individuals.
UMBRO
- True To Size (Go a size down on the classic jerseys)
They may be considered a more retro or classic producer of Soccer jerseys these days, but Umbro are amongst the oldest and best producers of them in the world. The English founded company still make jerseys for many teams around the world.
Umbro’s modern jerseys are pretty much perfect when it comes to sizing, featuring high-quality stitched logos and simple designs they are certainly amongst the best to add to your collection.
Their classic jerseys tend to run slightly larger than their modern counterparts and as such, I would recommend getting a size smaller if you want them to fit perfectly.
HUMMEL
- Fits Small (Go a size up)
Hummel is a Danish company that is enjoying a period of rebound after falling away from mainstream Soccer for some time. They were a major producer of jerseys in the 1980s and have now ventured back into the Premier League.
Modern Hummel jerseys can be quite tight fitting and I would suggest that buying a size larger than usual is probably a good idea. The same applies to their earlier designs from the 80s.
JOMA
- Fits Small (Go a size up)
You may not be entirely familiar with Joma, but they are a popular producer of jerseys across Europe and make them for teams such as Atalanta in Italy. The sizes of jerseys are as you may have come to expect now, different to those in the US.
When buying a Joma jersey, it is commonly known that you should buy a size larger in the US as the company only really caters to European markets at the moment.
ERREA
- True To Size
A much smaller producer than many on this list, Errea are not commonly found in the higher leagues, but if you enjoy collecting jerseys from the lower divisions then you may stumble across them.
Errea jerseys are usually true to size, with many saying that they fit in a similar way to Nike jerseys.
DIADORA
- Fits Small (Go a Size Up)
Prominent in the 1980s and 90s, Italian manufacturer Diadora is enjoying a small comeback after a few years in the closet. Their modern jerseys tend to be quite tight and as with many of the other European brands mentioned today, I would size up with Diadora.
With their older pieces, you can almost certainly buy the correct size for you, and it fit perfectly as these jerseys were handmade in Italy at the time.
Hopefully, this short guide to how soccer jerseys fit has helped you decide which size of the jersey is right for you, regardless of the brand you are choosing from.
I listed my go-to places for buying soccer jerseys in this post.
