Soccer players are prone to sprains due to the nature of the sport, which involves a lot of running, jumping, and sudden changes in direction. The most common sites of sprains in soccer players are the ankle, knee, and wrist. Ankle sprains are the most common, accounting for about 20% of all soccer injuries. Knee sprains, particularly to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), are also common and can be quite serious. Wrist sprains can occur when players fall and try to brace themselves with their hands.
