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A football player, footballer is a sportsperson that plays one of the different types of football.
The main types of football that are played include American football, Association football (soccer), Australian rules football, Canadian football, Gaelic football, Rugby league, Rugby union.
Career
Football players generally begin as amateurs and the best players progress to become professional players.
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Unions
Main article: Sports unionsIn many countries, football players have formed unions.
Psychological aspects of performance
Research shows that football players that take less than 200ms after the referee blows their whistle for a penalty kick are significantly more likely to miss scoring than those that take over a second.
Common injuries
Head
Football players are prone to head injuries. This may make them prone to Alzheimers.
Knee
Anterior cruciate ligaments are particularly vulnerable in most types of football due to injuries that can be sustained during tackles.
References
- ResearchBlogging.orgJordet, G., Hartman, E., & Sigmundstad, E. (2009). Temporal links to performing under pressure in international soccer penalty shootouts Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 10 (6), 621-627 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychsport.2009.03.004
- http://loyolahealth.org/about-us/newswire/research-football-players-may-be-more-vulnerable-alzheimers
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