Back-Up Keeper Jersey — The One in the Bag, Long Sleeve

Somebody has to go in goal when the keeper is hurt, sent off or simply not there. That player usually does it in a borrowed shirt the wrong colour. The Back-Up jersey is the one that lives in the team bag for that moment: a long-sleeve keeper shirt with no name, a plain number 13 on the back (a traditional reserve keeper number, nobody else’s), and a small corner mark on the chest.

Coaches and team parents buy it for the bag; keepers buy it as their own spare. It does not belong to one player, so it suits a whole squad.

• Colourways: Middle graphite or Far Post teal, two calm colours that stay clear of most bright team kits.
• Back: number 13 in simple block numerals, no name.
• Cut: crew neck, full-length sleeves.

Choose a size larger than usual if it has to fit several players; the size tab has the measuring tip. For a spare with the keeper’s own name, see the First & Clash pair.

Adult unisex sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL. 2XL and 3XL add $2, 4XL and 5XL add $4. Lay a shirt you already own flat, measure across the chest from armpit to armpit and compare with our size guide. Wearing a base layer or padded undershirt underneath? Go one size up. Fabric, padding and care details for each blank are listed on the size guide once confirmed; if you need one of them before you order, email us.

Every order is made after you place it and is ready to ship in 1-3 business days, then delivered free in 7-14 business days to the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with no minimum order. It ships from the USA. You can change or cancel within 24 hours of ordering. Returns are open for 60 days with a free return label, and the refund is sent within 7 days of the return arriving. Read the shipping page and the returns page for how name and number items are handled.