Best Reusch Goalkeeper Gloves for Youth Keepers
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Reusch has outfitted pro keepers for decades, and their youth range brings that grip tech down to a price that makes sense for a growing player. Here are three Reusch gloves at different budgets, plus one extra that keeps them game-ready. Pair them with the right training ball for their age group — or browse the full youth gear guide.
Our Top Picks
Budget Pick: Reusch Goalkeeper Gloves (Breathable, Artificial Turf)
A breathable, no-fuss glove built for artificial surfaces and regular training. Solid latex grip without the premium price, ideal for a keeper who is still growing and goes through gloves fast.
- Latex palm
- Artificial turf
- Training/Match
- Youth sizing
Mid-Tier Pick: Reusch Attrakt Freegel Infinity
A real step up in latex quality and fit, with Reusch's Freegel padding for shot absorption. The sweet spot for a committed youth keeper playing weekly matches.
- Latex palm
- Freegel padding
- Match-ready
- Youth sizing
Premium Pick: Reusch Attrakt Ortho-Tec Goaliator
Top-tier grip plus Ortho-Tec finger protection that resists hyperextension. For the serious or competitive keeper where every save and every finger counts.
- Premium latex grip
- Ortho-Tec protection
- Competitive
- Youth sizing
Also Useful: Goalkeeper Glove Wash & Storage Bag
Not a glove but a smell-proof wash and storage bag. Gloves last far longer cleaned and stored dry, the cheap habit that protects the pair above.
- Glove care
- Smell-proof
- Storage bag
- Accessory
What to Look for in Youth Goalkeeper Gloves
Latex grip and surface
Softer latex grips better but wears faster, especially on artificial turf. A budget glove with a durable training latex makes sense for a player who trains several days a week on turf, while a softer match-day latex is worth saving for games on grass.
Cut and fit
Most youth gloves use a flat or roll-finger cut, both of which are forgiving for smaller hands and easy to size. Negative-cut gloves fit closer to the hand for a more precise feel but leave less room for growth — usually better suited to older, more experienced keepers with a stable glove size.
Padding and finger protection
Foam padding (like Reusch’s Freegel) absorbs shot impact and is standard on mid-tier and above gloves. Finger-protection spines, such as Ortho-Tec inserts, guard against hyperextension on hard saves — a feature worth prioritizing once a keeper starts facing harder, faster shots in competitive play.
Sizing for growing hands
Glove size is based on hand circumference, not age. Measure across the palm in centimeters and add roughly one centimeter for the right fit. Because youth hands grow quickly, it is rarely worth buying a glove a size up “to grow into” — a glove that is too loose hurts grip and ball control far more than one that is replaced a season early.
Care and rotation
Latex grip degrades quickly when gloves are left damp in a bag. Rinsing gloves after every session and air-drying them — ideally in a breathable storage bag — keeps the latex tacky for far longer. Keeping a separate, cheaper training pair also saves the good latex on the match gloves for game day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Glove size roughly tracks hand length. Measure across the palm in cm and add about 1. Better slightly large than too tight.
At younger ages, usually not, since kids outgrow them fast. Mid-tier is the sweet spot; save premium grip for older or competitive keepers.
Rinse the latex after games, never store them damp, and keep a separate training pair.