The purpose of this master’s thesis was to investigate the occurrence, characteristics, and recurrence of sports injuries among young football players aged 16 to 19 who attended football departments at GLŠ and ŠC PET during the 2023–24 school year. The study, conducted from October 2023 to June 2024, included 87 participants. Data were collected at the beginning and end of the research using standardized questionnaires and measurements of body characteristics and motor abilities. We analyzed the type of injury, anatomical location, mechanism of occurrence, time frame, recurrence, and the influence of physical characteristics on injury risk. The results showed that 93.8% of the injuries occurred in the lower limbs, most frequently in November and March. The majority of these injuries happened during matches, typically in the second half, as a result of greater fatigue and reduced concentration. Furthermore, 46.9% of the injuries occurred without direct contact with an opponent. Among 27.3% of participants who had sustained an injury prior to the study, the same injury reoccurred during the research period. The findings highlight the importance of considering developmental, workload-related, and psychosocial risk factors, as well as the need for individualized training, preventive exercise, and recovery strategies. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of systematic coordination between academic and athletic commitments to reduce injury risk in young football players.
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