Ball size in football is set by age group, and it is one of the few pieces of youth sports equipment where getting it wrong measurably affects skill development. A ball that is too big and too heavy for a young player changes how they strike it, and the compensation becomes a habit.
Available in Size 3, Size 4 and Size 5 — covering junior, youth and adult football.
Soccer ball size chart
- Size 3 — Ages roughly 4–8. Circumference approx. 58–61cm, weight approx. 300–320g. The correct ball for mini-soccer and early development.
- Size 4 — Ages roughly 8–12. Circumference approx. 63.5–66cm, weight approx. 350–390g. Standard for youth football.
- Size 5 — Ages 13 and above, including all adult and professional football. Circumference approx. 68–70cm, weight approx. 410–450g.
Use the size the child's league specifies. Buying a size 5 for an eight-year-old because it will last longer teaches them to lean back and scoop the ball rather than strike through it — a technical fault that takes years to correct.
Inflation matters more than you think
An underinflated ball is the most common problem in school and club football, and it changes everything about how the game plays. It does not travel, it absorbs energy on contact, and it teaches players to hit it far harder than they should.
Check the pressure regularly with a proper gauge rather than by squeezing. Most balls are marked with their recommended pressure near the valve. Wet the needle before inserting it — a dry needle tears the valve, which is the most common way a perfectly good ball gets ruined.
Making it last
Keep balls off harsh abrasive surfaces where possible. Tarmac and rough concrete wear through the outer panels far faster than grass or an artificial pitch.
Wipe mud off after play rather than letting it dry into the seams, and store balls slightly deflated for long off-season periods to take the strain off the bladder and stitching. For match and training kit, pair with shin pads. WhatsApp 083 563 2999 for school and club bulk pricing.
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