Goalkeeper on sale
The sales goalkeeper bring together the equipment for the one who guards the goal: gloves Nike and Reusch, goalkeeper shirts from clubs and national teams, padded trousers and shorts Uhlsport, Hummel and Erima, sets Joma and Hummel, compression shorts, available in adult and child sizes. A selection for the young goalkeeper starting out as well as for the Sunday regular.
Get equipped to guard the goal, at discounted prices.
Flat cut, negative or rolled: the choice of the glove
The cut of a goalkeeper's glove determines the contact with the ball. The flat cut, sewn onto the back of the fingers, provides a bit of room and offers a large surface of foam. The negative cut, with seams placed inside, fits the fingers for a very precise touch. The rolled cut envelops the fingers in latex without visible seams and enlarges the contact area. The Grip3 technology from Nike combines these approaches: the foam surrounds the thumb, index finger, and little finger like a rolled cut, while the two middle fingers keep a flat palm for a firm grip in the center of the glove.
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Glove for matches or training: a matter of latex
The palm made of latex distinguishes a match glove from a training glove. The match glove, like the Nike Vapor Grip, uses a soft and thick foam, the Contact Plus of four millimetres, combined with an All Conditions Control treatment that grips in dry weather as well as in the rain; it sticks to the ball but wears out quickly on synthetic surfaces. The training glove, like the Nike Academy, uses a denser and more durable latex that withstands repeated sessions. Regular goalkeepers therefore keep two pairs and reserve the best for the weekend match. A slight moisture is added to the palm before playing to wake up the grip.
Padded trousers, shorts and compression
The goalkeeper dives dozens of times per session: hips and thighs absorb every landing on the ground. The padded trousers, like the Uhlsport Standard, the Hummel Classic or the child model Erima, protect against burns on synthetic turf and bruises on hard ground, and are worn in winter. The padded shorts, like the Reusch Advance shorts, or the Uhlsport Goalkeeper Tights worn under the shorts, keep hip protection with more freedom in mild weather. The compression shorts McDavid Cross Compression support the adductors, which are heavily used during lateral dives and clearances.
The goalkeeper shirt, a unique colour
The laws of the game require the goalkeeper to wear a colour that distinguishes them from other players and referees. Their shirt, often with long sleeves, protects the forearms and sometimes includes elbow padding. The goalkeeper shirts from OM, Liverpool, or FC Barcelona allow kids to wear the kit of their hero; the retro shirt from Denmark pays tribute to the legendary team from Euro 1992, which was kept by Peter Schmeichel. The set Joma Zamora, consisting of shirt, shorts, and socks, is named after Ricardo Zamora, the legendary Spanish goalkeeper from the 1920s and 1930s, whose name designates the trophy for the least beaten goalkeeper in Liga.
Frequently asked questions
How to wash goalkeeper gloves?
They are washed by hand, in lukewarm water with a gentle soap or dedicated cleaner, rubbing the palms against each other. They dry in the open air, away from radiators and the sun, which harden the latex.
Which goalkeeper has won the Ballon d'Or?
The Soviet Lev Yachine is the only goalkeeper to have received the Ballon d'Or, in 1963. Nicknamed the Black Spider for his dark outfit, he remains the great reference for the position.
What size of goalkeeper gloves to choose?
The size is determined by the width or circumference of the hand, measured under the knuckles: children often wear size four to seven, while adults wear eight to eleven. You should leave just half a centimetre of space at the tips of the fingers.
Are spines useful in gloves?
The spines, small rigid rods slipped into the back of the fingers, prevent them from bending backwards during a powerful strike. They reassure young goalkeepers and those returning from injury, at the cost of a bit of flexibility.
How to become a goalkeeper?
You start in a club, where coaches often offer specific goalkeeper sessions as early as youth categories. Work on foot positioning, diving, and kicking is complemented by observing great goalkeepers.
