Soccer Players RUN How Far on the Field???

In honor of the FIFA World Cup, we though it was fitting to discuss how much running occurs during the average soccer game and how it compares to other sports.  So here’s the scoop…

 

Soccer players average 7 miles of running per game and get this… referees run more than that!! It’s a large field and fast moving game that lasts 90 minutes (that’s an Hour and a Half of play time). The amount of running does vary depending on the position played, midfielders taking the win on distance.

Want to know how soccer compares to other competitive sports? Check it out:

Football: 1.25 miles on average (receivers and cornerbacks)

Baseball: .046 miles!

Basketball: 2.9 miles according to RunnersWorld.com

Tennis: 3 miles during a match.

Are these distances what you expected?

That’s a WHOLE lot of calories being burnt all around. How about this stat: According to Harvard Health Publications, the average soccer player (155 – 185 pounds) burns about 260-311 calories for 30 minutes of play time.