Football, or soccer as it is known in some countries, is a popular sport played by millions of people around the world. While it is generally a safe sport, there have been instances where players have suffered serious injuries on the pitch. Some of these injuries have been so severe that they have ended players’ careers or caused long-term health problems. In this list, we will look at ten examples of some of the worst injuries in football history. These injuries were caused by a variety of factors, including tackles, collisions, and falls. Despite the severity of these injuries, many of the players on this list were able to recover and return to the pitch.
Here are ten examples of some of the worst injuries in football history, along with more details about each injury:
Eduardo da Silva: In 2008, Eduardo da Silva, a Croatian footballer, suffered a broken left fibula and an open dislocation of his left ankle after a tackle by Birmingham City’s Martin Taylor. The injury was so severe that it took him over a year to fully recover.
Neil Taylor: In 2017, Neil Taylor, a Welsh footballer, broke his ankle in two places after a tackle by Seamus Coleman, an Irish footballer. Taylor underwent surgery and was unable to play for several months.
Henrik Larsson: In 1999, Henrik Larsson, a Swedish footballer, suffered a double fracture of his left leg after a tackle by Lyon’s Serge Blanc. Larsson required surgery and was unable to play for several months.
David Busst: In 1996, David Busst, an English footballer, suffered a compound fracture of his leg after a collision with Manchester United’s Denis Irwin and Brian McClair. The injury was so severe that it ended Busst’s career.
Luc Nilis: In 2000, Luc Nilis, a Belgian footballer, suffered a compound fracture of his leg after a collision with Ipswich Town’s Richard Wright. Nilis required surgery and was unable to play for several months.
Djibril Cisse: In 2004, Djibril Cisse, a French footballer, suffered a double fracture of his leg after a tackle by Blackburn Rovers’ Jay McEveley. Cisse required surgery and was unable to play for several months.
Alan Smith: In 2006, Alan Smith, an English footballer, suffered a broken leg and dislocated ankle after a tackle by Liverpool’s John Arne Riise. Smith required surgery and was unable to play for several months.
Petr Cech: In 2006, Petr Cech, a Czech footballer, suffered a depressed skull fracture after a collision with Reading’s Stephen Hunt. Cech required surgery and was unable to play for several months.
Anderson Luis da Souza (Deco): In 2009, Anderson Luis da Souza, a Brazilian footballer, suffered a compound fracture of his leg after a tackle by Chievo’s Ezequiel Schelotto. Deco required surgery and was unable to play for several months.
Aaron Ramsey: In 2010, Aaron Ramsey, a Welsh footballer, suffered a double fracture of his leg after a tackle by Stoke City’s Ryan Shawcross. Ramsey required surgery and was unable to play for several months.
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Explanation: player statistics (a/b c)
a - games played this season
b - goals scored
c - team position (d - defender, m - midfielder, f - forward, g - goalkeeper).
