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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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The normal rehabilitation period for a metatarsal fracture is two months, leaving Kroos set to miss the upcoming derby with city rival Atletico Madrid and almost certain to be out of the Clasico ...

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.

Background No firm consensus has been established regarding the risk factors for stress fracture of the 5th metatarsal because of a lack of large-scale prospective studies. Objective The purpose of ...

Real Madrid forward James Rodriguez is facing a spell on the sidelines after breaking a metatarsal during Wednesday night's 2-1 win over Sevilla. Madrid opened up a four-point gap at the top of La ...