FOOTBALL ARC

Buyer guide · Updated 15 October 2026

Choosing a club jersey: team, season and shirt version

Use team, season, home or away design and a product reference to avoid mixing up similar football jerseys in your enquiry.

A club name is only the first filter

A request for a Barcelona, Real Madrid or PSG shirt is not enough to identify one design. The same club can have home, away, third and goalkeeper references. Begin with the pictured shirt and its individual product link. The catalogue title is a reference label; it should not be treated as proof of an official launch or authorization.

Separate the season from the design

Record the season as it appears on the selected page and compare front and back images. A commemorative design or retro-style reference is different from a current-season home shirt. If you are buying for a specific match, campaign or collection, send the exact picture rather than asking for the latest shirt without further detail.

Confirm the version and fit

A version label alone does not establish the fit or materials of the item supplied. Ask for the requested size measured flat and compare it with a shirt that already fits. Keep sleeve length and body length in the enquiry, especially when comparing adult, women’s, children’s and fitted references.

Turn a shortlist into a clear enquiry

Copy each product link and add the size and quantity beside it. If you want a player name or custom number, write it exactly and ask for a preview before agreeing to the printing. Request current photos and availability for the selected reference, followed by a quote for your country.

Compare two club-shirt references without losing the details

Use the fields below when comparing a home shirt with an away shirt, or two listings that look similar. A different reference needs its own enquiry line even when you want the same letter size.

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Comparison worksheet
FieldRecord for each shirtWhy it changes the comparison
ReferenceIndividual product URL and reference codeKeeps the photos attached to the intended item.
DesignClub, catalogue season, home/away/third and sleeve lengthSeparates different designs from the same club.
Version and sizeSupplied version, requested size, flat width and lengthLets you compare the same measurement method.
DecorationPlain, or exact name, number and patch positionPrevents a printed example from being treated as your instruction.

Example: two shirts from one club

Illustrative request format, not a stock list: if you want one home shirt and one away shirt, make two lines. Replace the placeholders with the actual product links. A photo or season label should stay with its own line throughout the quotation.

A01 | [home-shirt URL] | [catalogue season] | [version] | size __ | quantity 1 | plain
A02 | [away-shirt URL] | [catalogue season] | [version] | size __ | quantity 1 | name __ / number __
Please return the product reference, measurements and itemised quote against A01 and A02.

When a proposed alternative arrives, compare its reference and photographs before carrying over the size or printing. Mark the line as a proposed change until you approve the replacement.

Your enquiry checklist

TeamClub or national team
DesignHome, away, third or goalkeeper
SeasonExact catalogue season label
VersionSelected reference and fit measurements
PersonalisationName, accents, number and placement

Catalogue references

Catalogue photographs do not establish current stock.

Common questions

Should I send a team name or a product link?

Send the product link. Include the team name too, but the individual page makes the intended design much clearer.

Can a season label prove a shirt is official?

No. A catalogue label describes the reference being shown. Ask separately about product origin and any claimed official authorization.

More questions about your selection

What if two shirts have the same club and season?

Compare their design labels, sleeves and supplied versions. Keep both product links; the shared club and season do not make them interchangeable.

How do I avoid receiving a different design after a substitution?

Ask for the alternative product link and current photos against your original order-line code. Confirm the replacement explicitly before approving the final list.

Ask about your selection

Send the product links, sizes and quantities to confirm current photos, availability and a quote for your destination.