Which is the right football size for you?
Footballs come in different sizes. Children and young people train with different football sizes depending on their age. The ball sizes have different weights and circumferences.
Children play with children's footballs
Children start training with smaller footballs. Size 3 and 4 footballs often weigh less than standard balls. They weigh 290 or 350 grams. Children's footballs are used for the ‘Bambini’, Under-9s (F-Jugend) and Under-11s (E-Jugend) training and matches.
How to choose the right football size for your age
Here you can find our uhlsport Football Size Chart. It lists which ball sizes are most commonly used by each age group. You can also compare the weight and circumference of sizes three, four and five. However, we cannot give a general recommendation for which football size is right for which age.
uhlsport Football Size Chart
| Football Size | Age | Football Size | Weight | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bambini/Under-9s | until 8 years | 3 | 290g | 60-62cm |
| Under-11s | 9 until 10 years | 4 | 290 or 350g | 63,5-66cm |
| Under-13s | 11 until 12 years | 4 or 5 | 350g | 63,5-66cm or 68-70cm |
| Under-17s | from 12 years | 5 | 410-450g | 68-70cm |
The standard football size
Size 5 corresponds to the standard football size used in Germany. Size 5 footballs are recommended for men’s training and matches. These balls weigh 410–450 grams. Official Bundesliga match balls also comply with the standard and are ball size 5. The standard may vary depending on the football association and country.
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