What to Look for in Kids Goalkeeper Gloves
When buying goalkeeper gloves for a child, four things matter above all else:
Durability. Children train harder on their equipment than adults, often play on rougher surfaces, and are less careful about post-session glove care. Kids' goalkeeper gloves need to survive that reality. Elite Sport's children's range is built to adult construction standards — not thinned down to hit a lower price point at the cost of longevity.
Finger protection. Young goalkeepers are still developing the hand strength and technique to handle powerful shots safely. All gloves in the Elite Sport kids' range feature non-removable finger spines that provide structural support to the fingers during saves, reducing the risk of hyperextension on hard or unexpected shots. This is particularly important for younger children playing against older, stronger opposition.
Correct sizing. A glove that is too large loses palm contact with the ball and slips during catches. A glove that is too small restricts movement and causes discomfort. Youth goalkeeper gloves are sized differently from adult gloves — using the correct youth size chart is essential for finding a glove that actually performs. See the Size & Fit Guide for a full youth sizing reference.
All-weather performance. Children play in all conditions — training in the rain, on wet grass, on hard artificial surfaces. Kids' goalkeeper gloves in the Elite Sport range are designed for use across all weather conditions, with latex palms that grip reliably whether the session is dry, damp, or fully wet.
Models in the Kids Range
The current Elite Sport kids goalkeeper glove range includes:
Elite Sport Warrior Kids (White & Black) — The flagship children's model. Flat cut, 5 non-removable finger spines, all-weather latex palm. Available in white and black. Sizes from size 4 upward. Built specifically for young children starting in goal. Priced from €31.95.
Elite Sport Spider Kids — A step up from the Warrior in design, with the same youth-appropriate construction standard. Available in distinctive design colourways that young goalkeepers love to wear. Priced from €39.95.
These models cover the key entry points for children moving into the goalkeeper position, from their first pair through to established young players competing at youth academy and school level.
When Do Kids Move to Adult Goalkeeper Gloves?
Most young goalkeepers transition to adult sizing at around age 13–15, depending on hand size. Elite Sport youth gloves typically run from size 4 to size 6 (and some to size 7). Once a child measures above a size 7, they are within the adult range — at that point, explore the Pro goalkeeper gloves range, which is the ideal first adult performance glove for a young goalkeeper stepping up in standard.
Not sure if your child is ready to size up? Use the Size & Fit Guide to measure their hand and determine whether youth or adult sizing applies.
Worldwide Shipping | Free EU Delivery from €89.95
All kids' goalkeeper glove orders ship worldwide with express delivery options. EU customers receive free delivery on orders over €89.95. Every purchase is covered by our 14-day return policy — the right size is important, and we make it easy to exchange if the fit is not perfect.
