METHODS
This epidemiological study was developed at a training center for soccer
athletes from a club of the first Brazilian division. Initially, data
were collected in the sub 15, sub 17, and sub 20 categories, where the
number of athletes, type, and location of injuries was recorded, as well
as the severity and time when they occurred. The medical team was
responsible for evaluating the injured athletes and assigning a
diagnosis, following specific recommendations for each type of injury.
This study was an open cohort, so if a player joined or left the team
during the season, he was not excluded from the survey. At the end of
the season, this study investigated 129 male athletes for 238 + - 110
days, including in the under 20 category - 3 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 5
full-backs, 9 defensive midfielders, 10 midfielders, 10 attackers, in
the sub 17 category - 4 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 4 defenders, 10
defensive midfielders, 9 midfielders, 10 attackers, in the sub 15
category - 3 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 5 defenders, 9 defensive
midfielders, 10 midfielders, and 10 attackers. In total - 10
goalkeepers, 18 defenders, 14 full-backs, 28 defenders, 29 midfielders,
and 30 attackers.