The global football market was valued at $1,883.6 million in 2019, and is projected to reach $3,712.7 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 18.3% from 2021 to 2027.

Increase in involvement of youth in football games fuel the global football market growth. This increase in participation is anticipated to influence of football leagues or events. Furthermore, educational institutes are promoting sports among the youth. Educational institutes organize extracurricular activities, which include football as well. Extracurricular activities allow youth to explore sports activities. This contributes to rise in participation of youth in the sports. Mainly sports such as cricket, badminton, and football are commonly played among the youth. In addition, there is a growth in admission of children in football academies and coaching centers. Such active participation in the sports propels growth of the global football market.
Moreover, football is not limited to sports, it provides job opportunities as well. Achievers in the football sports are given scholarships and reserved seats in government jobs. This benefits such achiever athletes and motivates others to also play these sports.
The hand stitched football has gained a majority of the global football market share. This is attributed to increase in participation in sports and advancements in football gears. These advancements include durable and high-quality football panels and strong bladder to hold football in shape. Such advancements enhance performance of athletes while playing or training and promotes increase in demand for branded equipment, shoes, and apparel. However, counterfeit products are expected to hinder growth of the global football market. As counterfeit products are easily available in the market and are replica of original products. This creates an issue of identification between original and counterfeit products and hamper the market growth.
Furthermore, football is played for recreational purpose and fun. Increase in stressful lifestyle, obesity, and unhealthy diets cause serious damages to people. Consequently, physical sports such as running, swimming, and football cures these issues. This motivates people to participate in sports. As a result, this leads to the increase in the participation in sports. Thus, with increase in the sports participation contributes to the growth of football market.

According to the global football market analysis, it is segmented into type, manufacturing process, distribution channel, and region. On the basis of type, the market is categorized into training ball, match ball, and others. On the basis of manufacturing process, it is segmented into hand stitched, machine stitched, and thermally bonded. By distribution channel, it is segregated into online and offline. Region-wise, it is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (the UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa)The major players operating in the market are Adidas AG, Baden Sports, Decathlon Sports Pvt. Ltd., Franklin Sports Inc., Mitre International, Nike Inc., Puma SE, Select Sports A/S, UMBRO and Wilson Sporting Goods.
KEY BENEFITS FOR STAKEHOLDERS
- The study provides an in-depth analysis of the global football market, with current and future trends to elucidate the imminent investment pockets in the market.
- The report provides information regarding drivers, restraints, and opportunities with impact analysis.
- A quantitative analysis from 2021 to 2027 is provided to showcase the financial competency of the market.
- Porter's five forces model of the industry illustrates competitiveness of the market by analyzing various parameters such as threat of new entrants, threat of substitutes, bargaining power of the buyers, and bargaining power of the suppliers operating in the market.
- Value chain analysis in the report provides a clear understanding of the roles of stakeholders involved in the value chain.
- Competitive intelligence highlights business practices followed by leading market players across various regions.
KEY MARKET SEGMENTS
- By Type
o Training ball
o Match ball
o Others
- Manufacturing process
o Hand Stitched
o Machine Stitched
o Thermally Bonded
- By Distribution channel
o Online
o Offline
- By region
o North America
o Europe
o Asia-pacific
o LAMEA