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Soccer is a beloved sport for many around the world, not only to watch but to play as well. Millions of children, teens, and adults play soccer for fun or for competition, and many of them share the dream of one day playing as a professional.

However, like most sports, soccer comes with its dangers. The biggest risks in soccer include head injuries from crashing into other players or from falls, broken legs from being kicked or just from the stress of the turf, and knee injuries from twists, sprains, and kicks. And, as seen below, there’s always that risk of getting kicked somewhere you don’t want to get kicked: 

These next photos are a bit graphic, so I apologize in advance to those of you with weak stomachs. But these injuries do happen, and to some of the top pros in the world:

These types of breaks can take years to heal, and some require multiple surgeries. Many of the athletes never play again. Knee injuries can also be extremely painful, and can ruin a soccer player’s career: 

Finally, head injuries are extremely dangerous. There are some who advocate for the use of helmets in soccer, but others argue that would change the sport too dramatically (for example, when players make head shots). But getting kicked in the head or falling head first is an extreme risk and poses great danger to players: