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Metatarsal fractures are, unfortunately, common in soccer. Wayne Rooney, David Beckham, Steven Gerrard and John Terry are among the high-profile players to have suffered at least one.

Zone 1 (avulsion fracture of the 5th metatarsal) Zone 1 fractures, or avulsion fractures, involve the part of the fifth metatarsal that’s closest to your ankle.

Yes, a metatarsal injury is not known as a career-ending injury. However, depending on the severity of the injury and how it is treated, it can potentially have lasting effects.

Rooney has broken his metatarsal two times but there are many players who have suffered. Others include Steven Gerrard, David Beckham, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ashley Cole, Ledley King, David Nugent ...

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar suffered a sprained ankle and a fractured metatarsal when he was stretchered off in Sunday’s win over Marseille, the Ligue 1 leaders announced on Monday.