Finding a gift for a sports fan sounds easy until you are standing in a shop staring at the same mugs and keyrings. CardStar takes a completely different approach: a large, personalised sports card printed with a photo you choose, the person's name, their position and six stats that sum up their game. Every card is made to order, previewed before you print, and available in A5 (14.8 脳 21 cm, 5.8 脳 8.3 in) to A0 (84.1 脳 118.9 cm, 33.1 脳 46.8 in) so you can match the size to the occasion. This guide walks you through choosing the right card, picking the right size and making the whole thing feel personal rather than generic.
Gifting guide for sports fans
Not sure what to buy the sports fan in your life? A personalised sports card with their photo, name and stats makes a gift that is genuinely about them, printed in A5 to A0 and cut to the card's outline.
Questions, answered
Which sports can I make a card for?
CardStar covers a wide range of sports including football, basketball, cricket, American football, ice hockey, golf and more. Each sport has its own set of designs built around the game, so you are not just swapping a background on a generic template.
Do I need to know the exact stats to fill in the card?
No. You choose what goes in each of the six stat slots and what each label says. You can use real recorded figures, rough estimates, career highlights or anything personal and meaningful. The card is yours to create, so there is no requirement for official data.
What photo should I use?
A clear head-and-shoulders photo in good light works best. Phone photos are fine. CardStar removes the background automatically, so you do not need a plain backdrop, but a photo where the subject is easy to distinguish from the background will give the cleanest result.
Can I order cards for a whole team as a group gift?
Yes. The team orders tool lets you build a set of cards using one design. You share a link and each person, or their parent, can add their own photo. You review everything before it goes to print, so the finished set is consistent across the whole group.
What sizes are available and how do I choose?
Cards are available in A5 (14.8 脳 21 cm, 5.8 脳 8.3 in) to A0 (84.1 脳 118.9 cm, 33.1 脳 46.8 in). A5 suits a desk or bedside table. A3 (29.7 脳 42 cm, 11.7 脳 16.5 in) is a popular all-round choice for walls. A1 (59.4 脳 84.1 cm, 23.4 脳 33.1 in) and A0 are statement sizes for clubhouses or games rooms. You can preview the card at any size before you order, so you can see exactly what you are getting.
Are cards delivered worldwide?
Yes. Every card is printed to order and delivered worldwide. The card is cut to its outline rather than arriving on a plain rectangular sheet, so it is ready to display or gift straight from the packaging.