Kids Soccer Jersey Sizing Guide

Nothing ruins a soccer season faster than a jersey that is too tight, too long, or itchy after the first wash. This guide helps you pick the right youth soccer jersey size the first time, so your child can play comfortably and you skip the exchange hassle.

For the full picture, start with our Complete Kids Soccer Jersey Guide, which covers fabrics, care, team kits, and everything else in one place.

How Youth Soccer Jersey Sizes Work

Youth sizes run from Youth XS (extra small) through Youth XL (extra large). Most brands size by chest measurement and height, not by age alone. A 7-year-old who is tall for their age may fit a Youth M better than the “age 8” size on a chart. Always check measurements first and use age only as a rough starting point. We walk through that method in how to measure your child for a soccer jersey.

Youth Soccer Jersey Size Chart

Use these ranges as a starting point. Individual brands vary by an inch or two, so treat this as a guide, not a guarantee.

Youth XS: chest 26-28 in, height 43-47 in, roughly ages 4-6
Youth S: chest 28-30 in, height 47-52 in, roughly ages 6-8
Youth M: chest 30-32 in, height 52-56 in, roughly ages 8-10
Youth L: chest 32-34 in, height 56-60 in, roughly ages 10-12
Youth XL: chest 34-36 in, height 60-63 in, roughly ages 12-14

Between two sizes? See Youth XS vs Youth S for a close look at the two smallest sizes, and should I size up in youth soccer jerseys for the golden rule on borderline calls.

Fit: How a Soccer Jersey Should Feel

A kids soccer jersey should sit comfortably over the shoulders, allow a full range of arm movement, and leave a little room for growth without looking sloppy. The hem should land around the hips. If your child will wear it over a long-sleeve base layer in cooler weather, go one size up. For the full breakdown, read how a kids soccer jersey should fit and whether soccer jerseys should be tight or loose.

Do They Run Small? Do They Shrink?

Most modern kids soccer jerseys run true to size, though some slim-fit styles feel snug. Learn more in do kids soccer jerseys run small. Quality polyester jerseys barely shrink when washed cold and hung to dry, which we cover in do soccer jerseys shrink in the wash and in our Soccer Jersey Fabrics and Care guide.

Special Fit Notes

Goalkeeper jerseys are cut roomier through the body with padded elbows, so size them differently than field jerseys. Details are in do goalkeeper jerseys fit differently. Jersey length matters too, especially for tucking rules in some leagues: how long a kids soccer jersey should be.

Sizing Answers by Age

Quick answers for the most common ages:

And when the current jersey starts riding up or pulling at the shoulders, read when your child should move up a jersey size.

Do a Preseason Fit Check

Before every season, have your child try on last year’s jersey and run through the fit checkpoints. If it still passes, great, you just saved yourself an order. If it fails on length or shoulders, measure fresh and order the next size. This two-minute ritual beats discovering the problem at the first practice.

Every Sizing Question, Answered

Browsing for the actual jerseys? Take a look at our Kids Jerseys collection or the full shop, and if you need sizing help for a team order, contact us and we will sort it out with you.