As expected, 50-80% of soccer injuries affect the feet and
legs. Usually areas most commonly injured in the legs are the ankle,
foot, knee, and lower leg.
40-45% of leg injuries involve the ankle and foot. Most of
those injuries are sprains or strains.
Knee injuries account for 25% of leg injuries. The ACL
(Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tear is the most common major problem with
injuries of the knee.
In young athletes, Osgood-Schlatter
Disease is a common cause of knee pain. Sever's disease is a common source of heel pain.
In the lower leg, tibial shaft fractures are uncommon, but
they represent the most severe type of lower extremity trauma in
soccer.
Head injuries account for 4-22% of soccer injuries.
Concussions make up 2-3% of all soccer injuries. Most severe head
injuries are caused by collisions. The collisions could be with
other players, goalposts, the ground, or the ball.
Please find more detailed information about common football injuries below.
