Soccer Riddles for Kids and Fans of the Game

I'm black and white and roll on the ground, but only when kicked and passed around. What am I?

I wear gloves and stop shots. I dive and jump a lot. Who am I?

I go on the field but I don't play. I blow a whistle and make the calls. Who am I?

I'm a box but not for storage. It's where goals are made and saved. What am I?

I wave my flag but don't cheer. I judge the offsides, so stand clear! Who am I?

I start the game but don't move again. I'm in the center, guess if you can!

You kick me high, you kick me low. Sometimes I curve or strike the post. What am I?

I go in when you're hurt or tired. I'm fresh and ready to be admired. Who am I?

I wear a band and lead the team. I rally the group and chase the dream. Who am I?

I end the match but not the fun. I'm the whistle that says the game is done. What am I?

I am the net stretched between two posts where the ball must go to score. What am I?

I am the white line marking the edge of the playing field. What am I?

I am the corner flag marking where corner kicks are taken. What am I?

I am the penalty kick taken from twelve yards with only the keeper to beat. What am I?

I am the half-time break when players rest and coaches give a talk. What am I?

I am the yellow card shown for a foul, a warning to play fair. What am I?

I am the red card that sends a player off the field for the rest of the match. What am I?

I am the throw-in taken with both hands from the sideline. What am I?

I am the cleats with studs on the bottom for grip on grass. What am I?

I am the shin guards worn under socks to protect your legs. What am I?

I am the midfielder running up and down, linking defense and attack. Who am I?

I am the striker whose job is to score goals for the team. Who am I?

I am the defender who blocks shots and clears the ball away. Who am I?

I am the water bottle on the sideline during a hot afternoon match. What am I?

I am the trophy lifted high when your team wins the championship. What am I?