The best Christmas gifts for football fans are presents that let them enjoy the beautiful game off the pitch as well as on it, whatever team they support.
Prices checked on Amazon UK, 12 October 2026.
The best Christmas gifts for football fans are presents that let them enjoy the beautiful game off the pitch as well as on it, whatever team they support. Buying for a football fan can be surprisingly tricky: club shirts change every season, you may not know their size, and getting the wrong team is a disaster. That is why this guide focuses on gifts that work for any supporter, from classic table football and quiz books to a jigsaw packed with famous players, a record book and a tactics board for armchair managers. They are ideal for the long Christmas break, when there is plenty of football on television and time to play games together. Prices were checked on Amazon UK on 12 October 2026, and every product was in stock with no low-stock warning on the buy-box offer. Our overall pick is Subbuteo Team Edition at £30.00. For the smallest budget, The Football Quiz Book with over 700 questions was £7.99. For the family, the Winning Moves World Football Stars 1000-piece jigsaw was £12.99. You will also find Guinness World Records Football Edition 2026, a Newthinking magnetic tactics board and The Ultimate FourFourTwo Football Quiz Book. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
Our picks
Paul Lamond Subbuteo Team Edition
Paul Lamond Subbuteo Team Edition
£30.00
Best overall
The Football Quiz Book
The Football Quiz Book
£7.99
Best budget
Winning Moves World Football Stars 1000 Piece Jigsaw
Winning Moves World Football Stars 1000 Piece Jigsaw
£12.99
Best for families
How we pick
We shortlist products sold on Amazon UK using capacity, features, customer ratings and price band. We do not lab-test every model unless a page says so. The Amazon page is the live price. How we recommend.
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The products
Buying advice
Our top picks
Best overall: Subbuteo Team Edition (£30.00). The classic flick-to-kick table football game from Paul Lamond, which generations of fans have played on the living room floor. A nostalgic gift for adults and a fun family game for younger fans.
Best budget: The Football Quiz Book (£7.99). Over 700 questions to test anyone's football knowledge, perfect for settling arguments over Christmas dinner or as a stocking filler.
Best for families: Winning Moves World Football Stars 1000-Piece Jigsaw (£12.99). A busy montage featuring dozens of footballers from around the world. Winning Moves suggests gathering friends and family to help piece it together, ideal for the quiet days between Christmas and New Year.
Other Christmas gifts for football fans
Guinness World Records Football Edition 2026 (£12.99). A book of football records and facts from Guinness World Records, great for fans of all ages who love statistics and trivia.
Newthinking Magnetic Football Tactics Board (£9.99). A magnetic coaching board for planning formations and tactics, useful for grassroots coaches and for armchair managers who like to pick their own team.
The Ultimate FourFourTwo Football Quiz Book (£9.49). Another quiz book, from the football magazine FourFourTwo, giving keen fans plenty more questions to work through.
What to look for in a Christmas gift for a football fan
Know their team, or avoid it. Club merchandise is lovely if you are sure of the team, but neutral gifts like these suit any supporter and avoid awkward mistakes.
Think about how they enjoy football. Quiz books suit fans who love trivia, a tactics board suits coaches and armchair managers, and Subbuteo suits fans who like to play.
Shirts need sizes. Replica kits change often and need the right size, so check before buying, or choose a gift that does not need sizing.
Plan for Christmas viewing. There is plenty of football on over the festive period, so a game or jigsaw to enjoy at half-time works well.
Mix generations. Subbuteo and quiz books are great for bringing grandparents, parents and children together, as everyone can join in regardless of age or which team they follow.
Add a personal touch. Pair one of these gifts with a programme or ticket from a match you went to together for a memorable present.
Bundle a set. The quiz book, the tactics board and the jigsaw together came to £30.97 at the prices checked.
Prices were checked on Amazon UK on 12 October 2026 and can change at any time. Check the current price and delivery date on Amazon before you order, especially in the run-up to Christmas.
Frequently asked questions
What to buy a football fan for Christmas?
Gifts that suit any supporter include Subbuteo, football quiz books, a football jigsaw, a football record book and a tactics board. Picks in this guide ranged from £7.99 to £30.00 on Amazon UK when checked on 12 October 2026.
How to get cheap football tickets UK?
Options include buying directly from the club, joining a club membership scheme for priority access, watching lower-league or women's football where tickets are often cheaper, and looking for cup matches or reduced prices for juniors and concessions. Only buy from official sellers.
What are the best football books for adults?
Popular choices include player autobiographies, football history books, quiz books and record books such as Guinness World Records Football Edition. The best choice depends on whether they enjoy stories, statistics or testing their knowledge.
