FAQ: What size soccer ball should I buy my child?

Soccer balls come in three different sizes: 3, 4 and 5. So how do you know what size to buy your child? The answer, fortunately, is simple. Soccer ball sizes are determined by age group. For the U8s and below (2016 birth years and younger), you need a size three. Both the U9/10s and U11/12s (2012-2015 birth years) will use size fours, and U13s and above (2011 birth year or older) will use size fives. Having the correctly sized ball is important for your child's development as you don't want them playing with a ball that is too big, or too small. Last note on soccer balls, definitely put your child's name on it. Soccer balls have a tendency to wander off and it's helpful if we know whose they are so we're able to return them if found.