Table 5

Position of play

Position of play% (n) of total group (n=62)% (n) of injured group (n=21)Risk of injury per position of play
Goalkeeper8.1% (5)14.3% (3)*60% (3/5)
Defender35.5% (22)28.8% (5)†22.7% (5/22)
Midfielder11.3% (7)4.8% (1)‡14.3% (1/7)
Attacker45.2% (28)57.1% (12)§42.9% (12/28)
  • *Goalkeeper 0 upper limb, 1 lower limb, 2 trunk/head injuries.

  • †Defender 1 upper limb, 4 lower limb, 0 trunk/head injuries.

  • ‡Midfielder 0 upper limb, 0 lower limb, 1 trunk/head injuries.

  • §Attacker 1 upper limb, 10 lower limb, 1 trunk/head injuries.