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This is a list of association footballers who died due to football-related incidents.. The primary causes of on-field deaths have evolved over time. Improvements in infection control and emergency surgery since the early days of organised soccer have mostly eliminated the fatal complications that were once common after routine sporting injuries.
The FIFA 100 is a list compiled by Brazilian professional footballer Pelé featuring his choices of the "greatest living footballers" at the time of its release. The list was unveiled on 4 March 2004 during a gala ceremony at the Natural History Museum in London, England, as part of the celebrations commemorating the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Fédération Internationale de ...
The following are lists of people who play men's football (soccer). For people who play women's football (soccer), see Lists of women's association football players.
Lists of association football players may refer to: Lists of men's association football players; Lists of women's association football players
Improvements in the management of diabetes mellitus in the twentieth century have made it possible for athletes with diabetes to compete in sport at a professional level. . While it is rare for professional athletes to have type 2 diabetes, a number of notable athletes have type
The Guardian 100 Best Male Footballers in the World is a list of the current best male footballers published annually by the British newspaper The Guardian. From its inception to 2017, it was known as The Guardian 100 Best Footballers in the World. It is decided by a panel of experts from several nations.
The subject of mental health in association football has been described as a "stigma" in the sport, [1] although other professional sports are also affected. [2] Studies suggest that professional footballers may experience higher rates of depression and anxiety compared to the general population.
Beckenbauer is widely considered to be one of the greatest footballers in the history of the game. [1] [2] He is the only defender in football history to win the Ballon d'Or twice, [77] and is often credited as having invented the role of the modern sweeper or libero, a defensive player who intervenes proactively in the offensive game of his ...