METHODS
This epidemiological study was developed at a training center for soccer athletes from a club of the first Brazilian division. Initially, data were collected in the sub 15, sub 17, and sub 20 categories, where the number of athletes, type, and location of injuries was recorded, as well as the severity and time when they occurred. The medical team was responsible for evaluating the injured athletes and assigning a diagnosis, following specific recommendations for each type of injury. This study was an open cohort, so if a player joined or left the team during the season, he was not excluded from the survey. At the end of the season, this study investigated 129 male athletes for 238 + - 110 days, including in the under 20 category - 3 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 5 full-backs, 9 defensive midfielders, 10 midfielders, 10 attackers, in the sub 17 category - 4 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 4 defenders, 10 defensive midfielders, 9 midfielders, 10 attackers, in the sub 15 category - 3 goalkeepers, 6 defenders, 5 defenders, 9 defensive midfielders, 10 midfielders, and 10 attackers. In total - 10 goalkeepers, 18 defenders, 14 full-backs, 28 defenders, 29 midfielders, and 30 attackers.