Top five most importantly perceived intrinsic and extrinsic non-contact injury risk factors according to physicians of 32 national teams
| Rank | Intrinsic Risk Factor | Accumulated points of importance |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Previous Injury | 85 |
| 2nd | Accumulated fatigue (i.e. throughout season / congested fixtures) | 77 |
| 3rd | Muscle imbalance (Agonist:Antagonist) | 76 |
| 4th | Physical fitness | 70 |
| 5th | Balance / coordination | 69 |
| Rank | Extrinsic Risk Factor | Accumulated points of importance |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Reduced recovery time between matches | 76 |
| 2nd | Training load in clubs prior to the World Cup | 73 |
| Joint 3rd | Training load during World Cup Congested match schedule | 66 |
| Joint 4th | Number of matches played during club season Poor pitch quality | 65 |
| 5th | Recovery facilities | 64 |