Haven't been able to wrest yourself from the couch in the face of newly inclement weather? Well, the holidays are upon us and you've slipt up for too long, ya dingus. But, not to worry, we've compiled a list of 15 soccer-inspired gift ideas that you can purchase at the last minute to make sure you're still a hero to the soccer lover in your life.
15 Last-Minute, Soccer-Inspired Gift Ideas
For the reader:
#15 – Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Football by David Winner ($12 from Amazon)
Combining football, art, architecture, culture and all things Dutch, this sweeping look at one of the greatest footballing nations in the world is simply outstanding.
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#14 – Inverting the Pyramid by Jonathan Wilson ($17 from Amazon)
Get tactical with one of soccer's most intelligent writers. Presented in fascinating and astutely researched detail, this is a must read for any student of the game.
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#13 – A Subscription To Howler Magazine (from $50 from Howler)
Howler is a quarterly magazine that features a lush design, excellent writing and beautiful artwork. Gift a subscription to that special someone in your life.
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#12 – A Life Too Short: The Tragedy of Robert Enke by Ronald Reng ($16 from Amazon)
Winner of the 2011 William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, Reng's examination of sport, depression and the tragic end of Robert Enke's life is one of the most powerful reads in any genre of literature.
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For The Fashion Icon:
#11 – West Germany 1990 Kit (~$270 from VintageFootballShirts.com)
Quite possibly the greatest football kit of all-time, West Germany sported this kit on the way to their 1990 FIFA World Cup triumph. Fresh off their triumph at the 2014 World Cup, Germany now have their sights set on victory in France at EURO 2016. For those rooting for Die Mannschaft come June, this is the perfect gift.
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#10 – The18 Large Logo Zip Hoodie ($45, Free 2-Day Shipping With Code "HolidayShipping")
A classic zip hoodie that's comfortable and soft, show your friends where your allegiances lie with this hoodie from The18.
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#9 – Philosophy Football “Refugees Are Our Football Family” Tee (~$25 from Philosophy Football)
Tired of the rhetoric spouting from Donald Trump's mouth? Philosophy Football's "Refugees Are Our Football Family" tee promotes "a message of welcome and solidarity that is rooted in our fan culture." Plus, proceeds go to funding individual hygiene kits for refugees.
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#8 – 2015/16 PSG Third Kit ($90 from Nike)
Part of Nike's Stadium Dark Light collection of alternate kits for Europe's biggest clubs, PSG's is the pick of the lot. If you've got good sense, you'll go ahead and throw a number 10 and "Ibrahimovic" across the back as well.
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#7 – D.C. United adidas Snapback ($26 from MLSstore.com)
The new D.C. United badge is impressive. It's a massive upgrade on its predecessor and this snapback hat does an excellent job of showcasing its power.
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For The Baller:
#6 – Nike Metallic-Finish Cleats (Pricing Available on Nike.com)
These liquid chrome boots are certain to catch the eye of anyone around. You can choose to customize the entire range of Nike boots: the Mercurial, Hypervenom II, Magista or Tiempo VI.
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#5 – The18's Celtic Field Shorts | Men’s and Women’s ($28, Free 2-Day Shipping With Code "HolidayShipping")
Perfect fit and great style at an extremely affordable price. See out your New Year's resolution while representing your favorite soccer website.
#4 – adidas Baroque Jacket ($150 from adidas)
This women's bomber jacket is all you need, you win the holidays.
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For The Art Aficionado:
#3 – The Art Of Dan Leydon ($15+ from Etsy.com)
Leydon's work has recently appeared in collaboration with FourFourTwo's Best 100 Football Players in the World 2015. His work covers illustrations of football philosophies, players, events and stadia in vibrant detail. You can find more prints here.
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#2 – The Art Of Zoran Lucic ($60+)
Lucic has designed a large variety of posters featuring stars of yesterday and today in a vintage aesthetic that's simply stunning. More prints are available from Suckerforsoccer.com.
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#1 – The Art Of Jamie Edwards ($50+)
Edwards has illustrated over 70 different football stadia in his mission to cover every ground in England. The collection can be viewed here.
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Shop the entire collection of soccer apparel from The18 here and receive free 2-day shipping to guarantee arrival before Christmas. Use code "HolidayShipping" on or before 12/24.
