When you are looking for the perfect gift for the sports fan in your life, the man who checks the scores wherever he is, who watches the game on television at holiday get-togethers and loves to cheer them on, as well as being a proud representative, then this is the list of surprise gifts for him that he is sure to enjoy.

ESPN+ subscription service

Whilst streaming is the most popular way to watch movies and television shows, professional sports have been slow to join the party due to the deals between sports leagues and TV networks.

ESPN+, a new streaming platform that includes live games, on-demand shows and exclusive stories. Subscribers can watch live games from the MLB, NHL, and MLS; there are no live NBA or NFL games. There’s also PGA golf, UFC, college football, international soccer, boxing and tennis. There are also original shows exclusive to ESPN+ like in-depth game recaps and analyses, a shorter version of “NFL Primetime” and much more.

Personal award

Celebrate their love of their favourite sport with an award in the form of a piece of home decor. This could be a house nameplate for the front door with their name and an engraving of your choice to include their favourite game or a particular player. You could choose a 24-karat gold-dipped golf ball on a tee that can be displayed at home or taken out to play on the green. You could choose a champion award belt for the wrestler in your life or engrave a licence plate frame to the “World’s Greatest Hockey Player”.

Team kit

There is always room in the closet for another team jersey or go for a more casual alternative like a T-shire, denim jackets, collector’s shirts, tees, denim jackets and more for every team. There are leather wallets stitched to have the look of a football. Perhaps new shoes that have the same iconic boot silhouette. Instead, you might want an official NFL football, an official limited-edition Golden State Warriors authentic 2018 NBA champions commemorative basketball or choose a new hockey stick that is used by their favourite player, whether it is Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks or John Tavares of the New York Islanders.

Updated fitness tracker

Fitness trackers have moved on from the simple pedometer to track 10,000 steps each day, and updated models are regularly released on the market.  These new smart devices can track, monitor, measure and improve every aspect of both active and sedentary lives, calculating what is best for those new to participating in sports by monitoring time spent on the computer with time being active. There are also fitness trackers that are specifically for those involved in Ironman training or high-performance athletics.

New PS4 Games for the year ahead

Forget Grand Theft Auto or Call of Duty, the PS4 game to surprise the soccer fan this year is FIFA 20 and its all-new authentic street soccer gameplay realism. Alternatively, build your dream squad for small-sided football. Celebrate NFL 100 with Madden NFL 20: Season 3, selecting a team from legends in the sport, or be the superstar yourself from College Quarterback to a personalised NFL career and unique playbooks. Make baseball fan’s dream come true with Out of the Park Baseball 20, which has taken two decades of sports strategy gaming excellence to create one of the best gaming franchises, officially licenced by MLB, MiLB and the MLBPA and covers international leagues from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, Mexico, Cuba, Germany, Spain, France and Czech Republic.