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Ewan Ross-Murray & Barnaby Lane

How Many Miles Do Soccer Players Run in a Game?

Soccer players cover large distances every game. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Soccer is one of the most physically demanding sports in the world.

Players need strength to hold off opponents, speed to outrun them, and power to strike the ball with precision—whether aiming for the goal or clearing it from danger. But perhaps most impressively, soccer demands an extraordinary level of stamina.

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