Almost every soccer player has experienced time off the field due to injuries at some point in their careers.
Injuries are just seen as a normal part of the sport. However, there have been some incredibly bizarre and unexpected injuries over the years, from ridiculous pimple injuries to biting into a carrot and damaging teeth.
We bring you some of these injuries that are so outlandish that they couldn't have been imagined.
Son Heung-Min
After a ping pong bust-up on international duty, the captain of Tottenham returned from the Asian Cup with strapping on his fingers.
A dinner argument led to a confrontation between the South Korean skipper, Son, and some younger squad members who left early to play table tennis. As a result, Son dislocated his finger.
Adding to the disappointment, South Korea suffered a surprising semi-final loss to Jordan in the tournament.
Rio Ferdinand
During his stints at Leeds United, the England defender managed to pick up a tendon strain in his knee watching television. Ferdinand had his foot up on a coffee table for several hours and ended up injured.
Carlos Tevez
He had just rejoined Boca Juniors in 2018 when he went to see his half-brother who was serving 16 years for armed robbery at a maximum security prison.
The former Manchester United star ended up playing football with inmates and pulled a muscle in his calf.
Raphinha
The Brazilian forward was especially upset when he was substituted in a Europa League game against Barcelona. He reacted by punching a seat on the bench and then kicking a fridge in anger, causing him a knee injury that forced him to sit out Barca's next match.
David James
The England goalkeeper once pulled a muscle in his back when reaching for the television remote control. The goalkeeper also tweaked his shoulder when trying to land a monster carp.
Frank Lampard
During the jubilation of Everton's crucial victory against Newcastle in 2022, former manager Frank Lampard suffered an injury in a freak accident.
While celebrating Alex Iwobi's late goal, Lampard broke his hand, taking a hit to his left hand as he checked his watch in the final seconds of the match.
Frenkie De Jong
In 2020, Frenkie De Jong experienced a strange injury that appeared to be painful and posed a potential threat to his playing time.
During a Champions League match against Napoli, the Barcelona midfielder revealed a swollen hand, which was later reported to be caused by a severe reaction to a bee sting.
Alex Stepney
In 1975, the Manchester United legendary goalkeeper dislocated his jaw while shouting at his defenders during a match against Birmingham.
Marco Asensio
Only a few players have called in sick with an infected pimple. However, that's exactly what happened when Asensio missed a Real Madrid Champions League clash in 2017 after shaving his legs.
Chic Brodie
The Brentford goalkeeper's career came to an abrupt end in October 1970 when he collided with a dog that had run onto the pitch.
The goalie shattered his kneecap while the dog got the ball.
Chris Smalling
While on vacation in Bali, former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling experienced a frightening incident.
Initial reports suggested he had been stung by a jellyfish while surfing, but it was later revealed that he had fainted in the high temperatures and hit his head, resulting in the need for bandages.
Enner Valencia
The former West Ham forward failed to impress Sam Allardyce due to an injury. It happened when Valencia badly cut his toe after stepping on a broken cup, which left 'Big Sam' without a striker for the next match.
Kieron Dyer
The Newcastle midfielder damaged his left eye when he collided with a pole in training; ruling him out for two weeks.
Injuries are just seen as a normal part of the sport. However, there have been some incredibly bizarre and unexpected injuries over the years, from ridiculous pimple injuries to biting into a carrot and damaging teeth.
We bring you some of these injuries that are so outlandish that they couldn't have been imagined.
Son Heung-Min
After a ping pong bust-up on international duty, the captain of Tottenham returned from the Asian Cup with strapping on his fingers.
A dinner argument led to a confrontation between the South Korean skipper, Son, and some younger squad members who left early to play table tennis. As a result, Son dislocated his finger.
Adding to the disappointment, South Korea suffered a surprising semi-final loss to Jordan in the tournament.
Rio Ferdinand
During his stints at Leeds United, the England defender managed to pick up a tendon strain in his knee watching television. Ferdinand had his foot up on a coffee table for several hours and ended up injured.
Carlos Tevez
He had just rejoined Boca Juniors in 2018 when he went to see his half-brother who was serving 16 years for armed robbery at a maximum security prison.
The former Manchester United star ended up playing football with inmates and pulled a muscle in his calf.
Raphinha
The Brazilian forward was especially upset when he was substituted in a Europa League game against Barcelona. He reacted by punching a seat on the bench and then kicking a fridge in anger, causing him a knee injury that forced him to sit out Barca's next match.
David James
The England goalkeeper once pulled a muscle in his back when reaching for the television remote control. The goalkeeper also tweaked his shoulder when trying to land a monster carp.
Frank Lampard
During the jubilation of Everton's crucial victory against Newcastle in 2022, former manager Frank Lampard suffered an injury in a freak accident.
While celebrating Alex Iwobi's late goal, Lampard broke his hand, taking a hit to his left hand as he checked his watch in the final seconds of the match.
Frenkie De Jong
In 2020, Frenkie De Jong experienced a strange injury that appeared to be painful and posed a potential threat to his playing time.
During a Champions League match against Napoli, the Barcelona midfielder revealed a swollen hand, which was later reported to be caused by a severe reaction to a bee sting.
Alex Stepney
In 1975, the Manchester United legendary goalkeeper dislocated his jaw while shouting at his defenders during a match against Birmingham.
Marco Asensio
Only a few players have called in sick with an infected pimple. However, that's exactly what happened when Asensio missed a Real Madrid Champions League clash in 2017 after shaving his legs.
Chic Brodie
The Brentford goalkeeper's career came to an abrupt end in October 1970 when he collided with a dog that had run onto the pitch.
The goalie shattered his kneecap while the dog got the ball.
Chris Smalling
While on vacation in Bali, former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling experienced a frightening incident.
Initial reports suggested he had been stung by a jellyfish while surfing, but it was later revealed that he had fainted in the high temperatures and hit his head, resulting in the need for bandages.
Enner Valencia
The former West Ham forward failed to impress Sam Allardyce due to an injury. It happened when Valencia badly cut his toe after stepping on a broken cup, which left 'Big Sam' without a striker for the next match.
Kieron Dyer
The Newcastle midfielder damaged his left eye when he collided with a pole in training; ruling him out for two weeks.