| A team's football kit can set it apart from other | | | | From Kids to Professionals |
| teams. Style is definitely a part of the culture of | | | | The basic football kit is the same no matter what |
| football, and many teams like to change their kit | | | | level the game is played. It includes a jersey that |
| designs every couple of years to stay up with | | | | has the player's number on the back for |
| current trends. Most professional teams will have | | | | identification purposes, and sometimes includes the |
| two or three kits that they wear in a season, | | | | player's name as well. Modern football shorts are |
| ranging from the more traditional home uniform | | | | worn above the knee, and can be the same color |
| to more creative styles for their away and | | | | as the shirt or an alternating color. Knee socks |
| alternate uniforms. The most versatile part of the | | | | are generally worn, with knee pads included for |
| kit is the shirt, but there are accents that can be | | | | extra protection. The most versatile part of the |
| added to the shorts and socks to create different | | | | kit is the shoes, which may be any color or design |
| types of looks. | | | | depending on the preferences of the player. |