Football Calories Calculator
Calculate calories burned playing football (soccer) based on weight, duration, and playing position.
Reviewed October 7, 2026 Runs in your browser — inputs are never stored
Football Calories Calculator
Calories Burned
1004 kcal
MET 8.5
This tool provides general sports and fitness estimates for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice — consult a physician before starting or intensifying training, especially if you have a cardiovascular condition.
About the Football Calories Calculator
The football calories calculator estimates energy burned playing soccer by position, from goalkeeper (4.5 METs) to forward (9 METs). Midfielders typically cover the most distance in a match. The estimate multiplies MET, body weight and time.
How to use it
- 1Enter your body weight.
- 2Enter minutes played.
- 3Choose your position and read the estimate.
Worked example
a 75 kg midfielder playing 90 minutes (8.5 METs) burns about 1,000 kcal.
Common use cases
- Match-day nutrition
- Comparing positions
- Logging games
Frequently asked questions
A:An 80 kg midfielder burns approximately 900–1,000 kcal.
Reviewed for accuracy · Last updated October 7, 2026
Formulas follow published sports-science literature and official league definitions (Karvonen heart rate reserve, Cooper and Bruce protocols, MET compendium values, and standard baseball, cricket, and basketball statistics).
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Calculator development and formula review
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