Jon Day, British Football Academy Senior Coach chooses Puma:

“As my life revolves around football, there's rarely a day when I'm not coaching, playing futsal (5-a-side) or playing regular 11-a-side for my team (The British Football Club). I've played football for as long as I can remember and am very particular when it comes to my gear. With Puma I get a perfect balance of function, form and fashion. So whether I'm coaching the kids, dribbling around defenders at the weekend, or out on the town, from head-to-toe Puma's got me looking and feeling great and that’s why I choose Puma.”

Sid Lloyd, British Football Academy Senior Coach chooses Puma:

“I started off my playing days as a goal keeper and a golfing buddy of mine, who happened to work for Puma, had always supplied me with Puma jerseys and gloves to wear during my games. Being on the tall side, it can be hard to find sports wear that fits, but I’ve never had a problem with Puma. Puma became the official ball supplier to the Tokyo Metropolis League that I started 3-years ago and the balls they continue to provide are simply fantastic. Puma were so enthusiastic about getting involved in amateur international soccer and have watched the Footy Japan Ltd. enterprise grow from a mere whim to a professional football marketing company, providing a wealth of football solutions to an international market. Puma have supported us, particularly the British Football Academy and grassroots football in general in such a way as to only benefit the beautiful game and it is for this reason that I choose Puma.”

Why Does The British Football Academy endorse Puma?

Puma has been at the forefront of sporting goods innovation since its inception in 1936 and started making headway in the football shoe industry when almost every member of the German national team wore “Dassler” shoes as they were known then. The first goal scored after World War II, that marked the beginning of a formidable future for football and Puma, was scored by Herbert Burdenski in Puma boots.

Football legend Pele, from the World Cup in 1958 onwards, was devoted to his brand of choice Puma and with his ability to mesmerize defenders and score seemingly impossible goals, Pele became an international superstar and Puma quickly became the boots to wear.

In the 1966 World Cup in England, Portuguese superstar Eusebio, who was the top-scorer and Player of the Tournament, wore the eminent Puma “King” football boots – the very boots that have been inspiring generations of footballers all over the world for 4-decades.

From Pele to Johan Cruyff, Maradona to Robert Pires, Puma has been the brand of choice for players who give and demand the best. Arsenal sensation Freddie Ljungberg, known for his aggressive runs into the box, pinpoint crossing and cool
Finishing, had the following to say about his brand, Puma:

“I’m really excited to be partnering up with Puma,” said Fredrik Ljungberg. “As a brand, Puma goes beyond the performance needs of footballers, by addressing design and individualism in a way that perfectly meets my interests and expectations.”

Puma as a corporation has always supported football from a grassroots level upwards, giving not only professional but also amateur players access to top-quality football infrastructures and resources and coupled with the outstanding efficacy of Puma goods (not to mention the fact that Puma has for a long time been a fashion icon), the British Football Academy endorse Puma.