How should a player-version football shirt fit?
How to measure yourself, how player-version kits run compared with fan shirts and everyday tees, and when you should size up.
A player-version shirt is meant to sit close. Not tight like a base layer, but close enough that nothing catches the wind. If you are used to fan shirts or regular T-shirts, the first try-on can surprise you.
Measure once, buy right
You need one measurement: chest. Wrap a soft tape around the fullest part of your chest, under the arms, keeping it level and snug but not pulled.
Then compare with the shirt measurements below. These are flat measurements doubled, taken across the chest of the garment.
| Size | Fits chest (cm) | Shirt length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 86–91 | 68 |
| M | 92–97 | 70 |
| L | 98–104 | 72 |
| XL | 105–111 | 74 |
| XXL | 112–118 | 76 |
The rule of thumb
- If you wear M in a regular T-shirt, you will likely wear M or L in a player version.
- If you are between sizes, take the larger one.
- If you want to wear it over a long sleeve, size up.
What a good fit looks like
The shoulder seam should sit on your shoulder bone, not hang past it. The sleeve should end mid-bicep. The hem should cover your waistband with your arms down. Some pull across the chest is normal; tightness across the stomach means go up a size.
Still not sure? Pick your usual size. If it is wrong, unworn and unprinted kits can be exchanged within 7 days. Full details on our size guide page.
