How much should soccer players weigh?

Article Written by : Argentina Soccer

Athletes are often worried about how much they should weigh in order to be able to play the best game possible. Good appetites and healthy eating is a great way to create a strong body that will help you through the rigours of the game. Here are the guidelines for weight from
The food guide for soccer.

Athletes should understand that their bodies know the best weight for them to maintain good muscle tone and function at their optimum. Therefore, these guidelines are general and it is best to add or subtract 10% according to each individual’s body frame.

Women – 100 lbs/ 45 kg – for the first 5 feet/1.52 m of height. Add 5 lbs/ 2.3 kg per inch/ 2.5 cm thereafter. For example, a woman who is 5-foot-6 could appropriately weigh 130 lbs – 143 lbs  (1.7 m; 59 kg, 53-65 kg)

Men -106 lbs/ 48 kg) – for the first 5 feet/ 1.52 m of height. Add 6 lbs / 2.7 kg per inch/ 2.5 cm) thereafter. For example, A man who is 5-10 could appropriately weigh 166 lbs – 182 lbs (1.8 m; 75
.5 kg, 68-83 kg)

Soccer is a game of strength and endurance, therefore thriving to be within these guidelines are recommended if you are serious about the game, your training and injury prevention. Note that the best weight goal is one that makes you feel your strongest.