Fatigue? The World Cup players with the toughest seasons
Summary
Many top soccer players face fatigue heading into the 2025 World Cup due to playing many matches for their clubs and countries over the past year. Teams like France, Portugal, and England have had the busiest schedules, with some players appearing in over 60 games, which could affect their performance.Key Facts
- The 2025 World Cup follows a busy period including the Euros and the expanded Club World Cup.
- France’s squad has played the most minutes overall, with 98,895 minutes across 1,341 matches.
- Michael Olise of Bayern Munich has made 65 appearances for France and his club in the past year.
- Portugal and Germany also had many players active in the Club World Cup, with 11 and 12 players respectively.
- England has seven players starting 50 or more games, the highest number among the top teams.
- Harry Kane of Bayern Munich played 63 games and is nearing his 33rd birthday.
- Argentina’s striker Jose Manuel Lopez has made 76 appearances in the last year.
- Some players have had very little rest, playing nearly continuously for three years.
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