Photo turned into a poster

• Find a memorable or exciting photograph of the player taken during the middle of a football match, and have it professionally enlarged and turned into a printed poster which he can display in his room. For extra effect, choose a picture that he previously hasn't seen to make the poster even more of a surprise when he sees it.
  
  

Monogrammed sports bag

• All sports players benefit from owning their own equipment bag, and this can be a great opportunity for personalization. Consider ordering a custom-monogrammed bag which displays his initials, full name or a popular nickname.
  
  

Tickets to see favorite team play

• Tickets to a professional football game are a great choice for high school players, and this can be especially personal if it's to watch his favorite team compete.
  
  

Personalized clothing

• There are plenty of choices here, but a good approach would be to have the player's number printed onto the vest pocket of a polo-style shirt. This is a nice way for the player to feel associated with his team when he's off the field.