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Meet the 22 products that exceeded our expectations this year
2022, a monumental year for football. On top of the beautiful game being bigger than it’s ever been before, our inboxes have been loaded full of top-tier products and drops.
From unmissable collaborations to re-releases of cult favourites, we want to share our insight into the best products the year has seen. We’ve shared a lot along the way, but this is our closing ceremony for the year of 2022.
To bring the unforgettable year together, GOAL bestows you the best of ball design, kitbag essentials, football books, player collaborations, and so much more, all in one place.
Introducing, the GOAL 2022 Product Awards.
The 22 Best Products of 2022
Honourable Mentions: Nike Flight UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 Ball, PUMA Orbita La Liga 2022-23 Ball
With a new season came a new ball, and what a ball it was. Inspired by the very first Premier League ball used back in 1992, the new and improved – technology-wise – Nike Flight came with the very same colours, and bold graphics loved on the original.
With a rich history and nostalgic design, the Nike Flight Premier League ball topped our vote, with the Nike Flight Women’s Euro 2022 ball not far behind.
While the official match ball will set you back a fair few pounds, the replica ball comes in for just £20 at PRO: Direct Soccer.
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Honourable Mentions: G Form Pro-S Vento Shin Guard, PUMA Ultra Flex Sleeve Shin Guards
For weeks it felt like all we were seeing was the Solar Green of the adidas X Speedportal collection wherever we looked. From shin guards to boots, the X Speedportal line took over our screens, and rightly so.
Synonymous for speed and reaction time, the X range is the top choice for those seeking a shin pad that feels like it's barely there. With a lightweight and perforated cushion design, these shin pads excel when you need to play at your full potential with nothing holding you back.
Honourable Mentions: Reusch Attrakt Gold x Glueprint Ortho-Tec, adidas Predator Edge Training GK Gloves
Worn by the pros in 2022’s summer major tournament – the Women’s Euros – the match-quality PUMA Ultra Grip 1 gloves deliver supreme sensitivity, flexibility, and traction.
Born to perform right down to the fingertips and paired with Liberty’s beautiful- and iconic – floral artistry, these gloves are a clear winner for 2022.
Honourable Mentions: adidas Terrex Gore-Tex Infinium Gloves, STATS Sports Apex Athlete Series App
While the Therabody Theragun may not be new news to anyone, 2022 saw the release of the 5th Generation PRO.
The newest member of the Theragun family comes with an impressive bounty of new features like built-in guided routines and app connectivity, plus, a stronger motor quieter than ever before.
A kitbag essential – loved by the likes of Trent Alerxander-Arnold and Granit Xhaka – for muscle recovery, the Theragun PRO is the ultimate tool to help you find relief after those tough games.