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Preventing Injuries in Young Football Players
18 juin 2026
By Ana Espino | Published on June 18, 2026 | 4 min readFootball is the most widely played sport among children and adolescents worldwide. While it promotes physical fitness and social development, it also exposes young players to a significant risk of injury, particularly involving the lower limbs. Ankle sprains, knee injuries, muscle strains, and contact-related trauma are common causes of time l
Football is the most widely played sport among children and adolescents worldwide. While it promotes physical fitness and social development, it also exposes young players to a significant risk of injury, particularly involving the lower limbs. Ankle sprains, knee injuries, muscle strains, and contact-related trauma are common causes of time lost from sport and may sometimes have long-term consequences for both health and athletic participation.
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Scientific reference
Yang H, et al. Effectiveness of sports injury prevention programs for adolescent and children football players: a meta-analysis and systematic review. PeerJ. 2026 Jun 1;14:e21319. doi: 10.7717/peerj.21319. PMID: 42254669; PMCID: PMC13235686.
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