Table 2 Demographic characteristics of the soccer players. Source(s): table by authors.
Characteristic | Category/range | Frequency (n = 153) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 18–22 years | 42 | 27.5% |
23–27 years | 68 | 44.4% | |
28–32 years | 43 | 28.1% | |
Position | Defender | 49 | 32.0% |
Midfielder | 56 | 36.6% | |
Forward | 33 | 21.6% | |
Goalkeeper | 15 | 9.8% | |
Preferred foot | Right | 109 | 71.2% |
Left | 44 | 28.8% | |
History of past injuries | Yes | 95 | 62.1% |
No | 58 | 37.9% |
