Table 3.
Characteristics of injuries in U-15 youth soccer during the 2019 season.
| Variable (n = 410) | Value |
|---|---|
| Time of occurrence | |
| Training | 231 (56.3) |
| Match | 179 (43.7) |
| Severity | |
| Slight | 35 (8.5) |
| Minimal | 80 (19.5) |
| Mild | 82 (20.0) |
| Moderate | 119 (29.0) |
| Severe | 94 (23.0) |
| Injury rate on position 1 | |
| Attacker | 95 (45.5) |
| Midfielder | 97 (53.3) |
| Defender | 123 (54.7) |
| Goalkeeper | 25 (46.3) |
| Recurrent injury rate | 144 (35.1) |
| Surgery rate | 18 (4.4) |
| Days to return to full activities (days) | 22.58 ± 35.95 |
| Expenses for treatment (USD) | 127.07 ± 519.65 |
Values are expressed as number (% of total injuries) or mean ± standard deviation. USD, US dollar. 1 Number (% of total players of each position).