Football Size Guide: Size 3, 4 or 5 by Age
Football sizes go from size 3 for the youngest players to size 5 for adults. Using the right size helps young players control the ball and build good technique. This guide combines England Football's age groups with FIFA's size specifications.
Football size by age
| Age group | Ball size |
|---|---|
| Under 7 to under 11 | Size 3 |
| Under 12 and under 13 | Size 4 |
| Under 14 to under 16 | Size 5 |
These age groups are England Football's. Schools and leagues in Sri Lanka may use different age bands, so check with your coach, school or league before you order.
Football sizes: circumference and weight
| Ball | Circumference | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Size 3 | 600 to 620 mm | 280 to 310 g |
| Size 4 | 635 to 660 mm | 350 to 390 g |
| Size 4 Light | 635 to 660 mm | 290 to 320 g |
| Size 5 | 680 to 700 mm | 410 to 450 g |
| Size 5 Light | 680 to 700 mm | 350 to 380 g |
These figures are FIFA's recommendations for youth football and are guidelines, not compulsory rules. A "Light" ball has the same size as the standard ball but weighs less. For example, a size 5 Light ball is about 60 g lighter than a standard size 5.
Match ball or practice ball?
Use a match ball for games and a practice ball for training, so your match balls stay in good condition. Molten match balls in our range include the FN4800 and FA4800.
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