Field Player’s Kit

SOCCER FIELD PLAYER’S KIT

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Based on the needs of the team and the requirements of the coach and the player, a soccer field player’s kit should likely consist of the following equipment:

Home Jersey

Away Jersey

Alternate Jersey

Home Socks

Away Socks

Alternate Socks

Home Shorts

Away Shorts

Alternate Shorts

Firm Ground Shoes

Hard Ground Shoes

Artificial Turf Shoes

Indoor/Futsal Shoes

Training Shoes

Back-up Shoes

Replacement Studs

Stud Wrench

Shoe Laces

Lace Covers (Boot Bands)

Shoe Bags

Shoe Conditioner

Garters or Sock Ties

Undersocks

Shin Guards

Back-up Shin Guards

Shin Guard Sleeves

Shower Shoes/Slides/Sandals

Contact Lenses (or other approved eyewear)

Back-up Contact Lenses

Contact Lens Solutions and Case

Hand Cleaner/Sanitizer

Clean Cloth

Medications (especially Epinephrine Autoinjector, Inhaler)

Hair Bands

Combination Lock

Kit Bag

Underwear

Athletic Tape

Physio Tape

Band Aids

Field-player gloves

Mouthguard

Protective Headgear

Compression Shorts (Slide Pants)

Training Suit

Sweatshirt

Sweatpants

Hat/Beanie

Jacket

Rain Suit

Stadium Coat

Warm-up Overshirt

Compression Shirt

Coldgear Underwear

General Training Gear: Shirts, Shorts, Socks, Underwear, etc.

Ball

Ball Pump

Backpack

Water Bottle (Sports Drink)

Sun Screen

GOALKEEPERS ARE DIFFERENT! See the article on Goalkeeper’s Kit.

Soccer Coaching Tips:

Soccer players must be SELF SUFFICIENT with their kit. They must not be reliant on other people to provide for their needs.
Extra pairs of socks are recommended, especially if a player wears undersocks.