Ball Sizes

For adult players, such as those at the collegiate, professional and international levels, the size five ball is standard for competitive play. The size five ball has a circumference of 27-28 inches and a weight of 14-16 ounces. U.S. Youth Soccer also recommends the size five ball for youth players in the age 13-and-under age category and older. Size four soccer balls, which have a circumference of 25-26 inches and a weight of 11-13 ounces, are recommended for players in the under-12, under-11 and under-10 age categories. Players younger than that are advised to use the size three soccer ball, which is 23-24 inches and 11-12 ounces.