Got the right football equipment for a kickabout with your friends?
To play the beautiful game, you only really need a ball. But if you're taking it a little more seriously than that, you can still get everything you need without breaking the bank.
Shin pads? Check. Goalposts? Check, we've got those covered. Match balls? Duh, check. Goalkeeper gloves? Check. Even though COVID-19 is sort of limiting us socially, we've even got a guide on the best football face masks that you can buy.
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Let's face it - you're going to want to play with the very best stuff when you're at the park, anyway. All that really matters is that you have some sort of ball that's ever-so-slightly pumped up but when there's so much stuff that you can invest in to improve your game experience, why not branch out?
A lot of this equipment is used by pros, from the Nike Flight ball that's been on show in the Premier League to some of the goals on our list, which are the same make as the ones that UEFA insist on having as standard in grounds.
What are you waiting for? You've got a game to get to.
FFT guides to the best football equipment
The best football goals for your garden and training
New Premier League ball for 2020/21 season released: "Game-changing" Nike Flight now on sale
Best football shin pads to buy: Adidas, Nike, Under Armour, Mitre and the best on the market
Best goalkeeper gloves: top Adidas, Nike, Sondico and Puma gloves for best performance
While you're here, check out some of the other guides we've put together:
Best football boots 2020: the latest releases from Nike, Adidas, Puma and Umbro
Best football books of the past year to keep you busy during isolation
