McDavid goalkeeper protections

If you’re a goalkeeper, you’ll appreciate a good pair of pads. Many of us who guard the goal train and play on pitches that aren’t exactly in the best condition: first- and second-generation artificial turf, carpet, or even the legendary clay pitch. Even when these pitches are a bit wet, we can put up with the grazes and knocks they cause, but now, with this long-awaited return to the playing fields and summer slowly approaching, this situation changes completely.

McDavid is a unique brand. It is unrivalled in this sector, saving goalkeepers and athletes today so many ‘headaches’. The company was founded by Dr Robert McDavid, who, after many attempts and having become a true expert, created the revolutionary knee brace in 1969. Yes, you read that correctly; they were the cornerstone of what we see so often on the playing field today. This led to the company being incorporated as McDavid Knee Guard Inc. in 1980, following a period of growth.

Today, after more than 35 years, McDavid products top the lists of recommendations from professional athletes, sports medicine specialists and coaches. From research-backed ankle supports to compression shorts featuring patented technology, McDavid products cater to both the broad spectrum and the specific needs of professional athletes across a range of sports.

The best goalkeeper protections – McDavid

Just as with football boots, where each range has its own star player, Marc-André ter Stegen is the face of the American brand, widely regarded today as one of the world’s best goalkeepers. We’re speaking in general terms when we refer to the revolutionary technologies featured in the garments McDavid presents to us. They are designed to provide superior protection without restricting movement in any way. The HEX® 2.0 padding is a layer of premium closed-cell foam permanently bonded to the hDc fabric, which wicks away moisture and is breathable, ensuring vital coverage for the body’s most vulnerable areas. The products feature an articulated design, allowing them to mould to your body, hugging every curve to provide a second-skin fit, unique to each footballer. The star of the range is the compression and protection shirt, as well as McDavid’s shorts and capri pants, or the standard anti-abrasion elbow and knee pads.

Let’s move on to ankle supports, an essential item in any sport. If you’re someone who can’t wrap your ankles for every training session and match, this is the perfect solution. As well as the compression they provide, they are made from High Performance Neoprene. A 100% latex-free neoprene that uses a micro-cell structure to offer better compression, greater therapeutic support and ultra-lightweight comfort. Furthermore, if you have had surgery on your ankles or fibula, for example, these ankle supports come with ergonomic protection called Bio-Logix, providing extra safety against knocks or sudden movements. This enhanced combination of rigid and soft materials creates precision semi-rigid protection with a fit that adapts to all body types using Body-In-Motion flex technology.