soccer player

A soccer player is allowed to touch the ball with any part of the body except the arms and hands.

soccer ball

Inflated ball made of leather or synthetic material; its circumference varies between 27 and 27.5 in.

sock

Garment worn over the foot and up to the knee; it completely covers the shin guard.

shin guard

Piece of equipment made up of a hard plastic molding; it protects the soccer player’s legs.

team shirt

Flexible garment covering the upper body; it features the team emblem and the player’s name and number.

shorts

Very short pants covering only the top of the thighs.

goalkeeper’s gloves

Gloves that cover and protect the goalkeeper’s hands and wrists and improve the grip on the ball.

soccer shoe

Shoe made of leather, soft rubber or plastic; studs are attached to its sole to provide good traction.

interchangeable studs

Removable studs attached to the sole; they vary in size and can be changed to adapt to the state of the field.