How many calories does football burn
A full 90 minute game of football burns about 770 kcal if you weigh around 70 kg.
That's about
A full 90 minutes of a casual game, the Sunday league kind, burns about 770 kcal, and an hour of five a side about 515. That's for someone who keeps moving, not the keeper or the striker parked up front waiting for a tap in.
These numbers are for an adult of about 70 kg and they move with your weight. At 80 kg the same casual match is closer to 880, at 60 kg about 660.
A proper competitive match is harder work. At that pace an hour is about 700 kcal and the full 90 minutes about 1,050, which is why players at a real club eat like it.
Five a side tends to be busier than a full eleven, because you're never far from the ball. Either way the pint after the game is 245, so the match still comes out well ahead.
Tips
- 1Join a weekly five a side. Someone always needs a sub, and it's on the calendar so you actually go.
- 2Walk or cycle to the pitch and you've added a warm up without trying.
- 3Have a kickabout in the park with the kids instead of watching from the bench.
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Questions
How many calories does a 90 minute match burn?
About 770 kcal for someone of 70 kg who keeps moving the whole game.
How much does an hour of five a side burn?
Around 515 kcal for an hour, depending on how much running you really do.
How do I log football in Caltype?
Type "football 90 min" and the calories are added back to your day.
Does competitive football burn more than a casual game?
Yes. The 2024 Compendium of Physical Activities puts a competitive match at 9.5 MET against 7.0 for a casual game, so 90 minutes at 70 kg is about 1,050 kcal against 770.
How many calories does football burn a minute?
About 8.6 kcal a minute in a casual game at 70 kg, and about 11.6 in a competitive one.
