Football Gift Ideas for Footy Mad Dads
Whether you love the sport just like your dad or you do wish he would stop singing “Three Lions” on the TV, it’s hard to deny the passion that some men have for football. Needless to say, whether it’s for Father’s Day, a birthday or another special occasion, the beautiful game of footy can be an excellent inspiration for some fun, stylish, and genuinely thoughtful gifts.
Here, we’re going to look at a range of football gifts for dads. They’re suited for a range of budgets, from gifts dads can wear, can use as decorations, to those that can help them up their game.
Read our list below, and you’ll be sure to hit the back of the net with your unique birthday gift for him.
Personalised Team’s Shirt
Needless to say, dear old dad is going to have his favourite team and the passion that a fan has for their team can get on the overzealous side. What better to let his inner Red Devil or Gunner out than letting them wear the team colours every Sunday?
There’s a good chance your dad already has an old football shirt hanging in the wardrobe, but they update every year, so he could be due for the latest look. Prices can vary, with authentic Shirts from the Premiership teams often costing as much at £80, so do make sure you go price-hunting on these.
FIFA 19
Plenty of younger dads these days grew up as gamers, so it wouldn’t surprise us to hear that yours has a PS4 or Xbox One in the living room or in his very own man-cave. FIFA 20 is the upcoming title from the much-loved series of EA Sports football simulators, but if you can’t wait until September 27, then FIFA 19 is likely to be just as greatly appreciated.
Needless to say, these games offer the whole club football experience, with all the teams from multiple top leagues recreated in fantastic detail. From beating his rivals online to managing his favourite team through season after season, your dad could easily disappear into this game for days at a time.
Personalised Football Team History Book
Football is an emotional experience spanning years, if not decades, for most of its fans. As such, choosing a gift that gets a little more personal could be just the thing to scratch the sentimental itch while hitting that fandom nail on the head.
These personalised football team history books make for excellent unique birthday gifts for him. They cover a team’s triumphs and challenges through the years, all collated into a book so they can look over their team’s illustrious history, personally put together to match his favourite squad.
A Bobblehead Of Their Favourite Player
Everyone who loves the beautiful game has a player that they’re probably just a little bit too into. The superstars of the top clubs, the technical geniuses elevating the game, the underappreciated players serving as the backbone of the team.
Your dad probably has his favourite and would be more than happy to show his support for them.
There’s a huge range of bobbleheads for football players out there, usually priced between £10 and £20. They offer a more tongue-in-cheek approach to the fandom but they still make for an excellent accessory for any office desk or car dashboard.
If your dad fancies himself as his own football star, you can even find customisable ones you can put his mug on, too.
3D Football Stadium Models
If your dad is on the handier side, always tinkering with something new, then this present could be an excellent way to hit two birds with one stone. There are plenty of 3D Football Stadium Model kits that they can use to create their intricately detailed, to-scale replicas of a whole range of the most famous and beloved stadiums.
These models tend to cost between £20-£30, depending on the popularity of the club. That’s not too bad for the distraction they can provide while building them and the ornament they’ll have for their desk after.
Two Tickets To A Game
Of course, you can’t not mention the fact that your dad would probably love a ticket to a match on Sunday just as much of any of the ideas above. It might not be the most original idea, but if you haven’t gone with him in a while, it can be just as valuable to him.
Hopefully, we’ve given you some inspiration for the perfect football gift for your dad. Whether he’s a gamer, a hobbyist, or just absolutely mad for his favourite player or club, there’s something here for all types.
If your Dad just happens to be a Chelsea fan, then check out these Chelsea based gift ideas to give you a helping hand towards the perfect gift.
Tim Costello
Tim Costello is a content and SEO strategist in the wacky world of digital marketing.
He is fixing the internet one page at a time, with better quality content.
Tim has spent many years in I.T with a heavy technical background but now spends time in a more creative space with digital marketing. Writing high-quality articles on topics that are attributed to his life experiences.
Fancy checking out another post? Just click here!
Pin it!
