Do pro soccer players have knee problems ?

Question

I'm just wondering like right now I'm playing soccer and my knees hurt right after , so do players who have played most of thier life have knee problems , or even goalies do they have back problems , or wrist problems from deflecting all those fast balls , i know that football players have shoulder problems from throwing and stuff but do soccer players have problems to.

Answer 1

Of course! Lionel Messi ruptured his ham strings a few years back and Wayne Rooney even broke his foot during a match! Plus it depends on the individual. I have a horrible case of chronic bilateral iliotibial band syndrome while my younger brother's legs are healthy.

Answer 2

Yes every sport have it injuries or side effects, and football is not any different. Any where from the kneea down is at the most risk. Players easily get sprains and leg breaks because of the low tackling. I always thought goalies got hurt more for all that diving but it seems they last longer than most of the other players.

Answer 3

Yes, big time!



Knee problems are probably the main reason why some talented players don't make it at pro level and why some have to retire early, google Owen Hargreaves for a classic case of bad knees or Paul McGrath both play/played for Manchester United.



After you've played football it's best to jump into a hot bath and let your body soak for as long as you can to get rid of any aches and pains.

Answer 4

yes, most soccer players do have knee problems i have experienced this because i recently half fractured my knee. i never stoped playing but i recomend if your knees hurt that you ice them after doing anything active and maybe take a break from doing any major running so yep. i also play keeper that is mostley what i play. Yes we do have back problems but a heating pad helps so much. I have broken both of my wrists about 3 times each from being keeper but if you play keeper after any game if you have pain ice for 20 min then keep of 20 min then put it back on repeat this will help ffrom having an injury and maybe injuring it more.

Answer 5

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Yes, pretty much all of the same injuries happen in all physical and contact sports. Knees, ankles, hip pointers, muscles pulls, broken wrists, shoulders... even concussions.



Soccerref

Answer 6

they are common, but stretching before and after practice and games helps you avoid injury. however the best way, i think, is common sense. in the heat of a game, keep your head, play intelligently, don't go in like a headless chicken, and try and anticipate potentially injury-threatening situations!

Answer 7

They wii probably suffer when they are older.