10 gift ideas for a football fan (who doesn't want an ugly jersey)
There are two types of football fans:
Those who absolutely want the latest mustard neon pink third kit, and those who, hand on heart, declare that they will never accept being offered a textile designed to look like a crypto ad.
This article is for the latter. For the romantics. For those who prefer the smell of an old leather ball to the promises of an algorithm.
Because a good football gift, a real one, is the one that triggers a silent "Ah yeah...". The one that evokes a match, a player, an era, or an atmosphere. The one that gets displayed, read, admired, placed on a shelf—in short, the one that tells a story.
So here are 10 gift ideas for a football fan , a real one, a pure one, one who doesn't need an ugly jersey to live his passion.
1. A photo that tells the story of a club better than a Netflix documentary
Nothing captures the soul of a club like a vintage football photo .
A fiery stand, a number 10 in a trance, a goalkeeper in an improbable tracksuit… The images stop time, and the fans love to get lost in these details that no video captures.
This vibe can be found in our So Foot prints, where each shot is a story in itself: a color, a gesture, a stadium, a memory.
2. The ultimate gift for a 90s PSG fan
We are obviously talking about PSG photo frames.
Because there is something magical about this decade: Raí floating, Lama roaring, the Parc trembling, the jerseys shining (a little too brightly), raw class and controlled chaos.
An image from that era is more than a gift: it's a time capsule, a piece of mythical Paris before it became a global football start-up.
3. A good football book (not some clichéd coaching book)
Giving a football book as a gift is fine, but not some thing where an assistant coach talks about "the importance of the team".
A real book: a Society investigation, a So Foot special edition, a story where you really learn why a club becomes a cult classic.
For Sunday readers or those obsessed from the first line to the last.
4. A collector's poster that feeds the myth
A good football fan always has a wall waiting: a living room, an office, a hallway, a bedroom… It doesn’t matter.
Collectible football posters are like movie posters: they say more about a person than their CV.
5. A mug with a catchy slogan
No, a mug is not a boring gift.
Especially if it recalls a cult player's punchline, a legendary comment, or an unforgettable celebration.
The mug is the small daily dose of football that accompanies the coffee (and the morning bad faith).
6. A football-themed box set for those who love to dig.
So Foot boxes are a bit like Panini boxes: you never know exactly what you're going to find, but that's the fun of it.
Magazine, vintage jersey, visuals, surprises… perfect for a fan who likes to rummage, organize, preserve.
7. A beautiful black and white photo for romantics
Football, in black and white, is a different religion.
The dribbling looks more elegant.
Deeper gazes.
The most legendary stadiums.
A black and white print is the perfect gift for someone who sees football as a work of art.
8. An unusual object that tells a story from another era
The football fan loves improbable things:
An old framed match ticket.
A replica of a vintage balloon.
A mini-program of a European final.
All these objects that are worthless to some... but worth everything to those who know.
9. A football t-shirt that doesn't look like a "fan shop" shirt
There are some beautiful football t-shirts out there. Yes, really.
Simply avoid giant flocking, huge logos, and choose more subtle designs, more football culture, more So Press than club marketing.
10. A timeless photo to proudly display at home
Because we always come back to it: a photo print is the perfect gift.
It lasts, it is passed on, it decorates, it speaks.
And when you're talking about a football fan , there's nothing better than offering them a piece of legend.
🧩 The narrative link: this vibe is found in our prints
All these ideas have one thing in common: they tell a story.
And if we had to choose one that perfectly captures the spirit of football gifts, it would be our photo print collection .
A unique snapshot, selected by the So Foot editorial team, which condenses the raw aesthetic, the fury, and the pop beauty of the Paris of yesteryear.
🖼️ The product: Vintage PSG Photo Print
The perfect item to give a gift that's unlike any other:
A premium collector's edition, from the So Foot aesthetic, perfect for fans of the 90s or simply football with a real look.
👉 Discover the Photo Prints collection on Boutique.SO
🧭 Internal link to continue the gift hunt
The Magic of Christmas – So Foot collections and gift ideas
👉 https://boutique.so/fr-fr/collections/magie-de-noel