Chad Ocho Cinco gives props to soccer

Discussion in 'Soccer in the USA' started by paraider5, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. Master O

    Master O Member+

    Jul 7, 2006
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    You can't weigh 270 pounds for any position in soccer because of all the running, as far as I can tell; maybe GK but even that's a real stretch.
     
  2. chrome_vapors

    chrome_vapors Member+

    Oct 15, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't think Lebron was ever 270. There was a point early in the 08/09 season when he was absolutely JACKED and was heavier then we've ever seen him and he was probably hovering around 260.

    If he were a footballer and match fit, I'd guess his playing weight would be around 235-240
     
  3. comoesa

    comoesa Member+

    Aug 13, 2010
    Christen Press's armpit
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    soccer needs more athletic freaks of nature
     
  4. Master O

    Master O Member+

    Jul 7, 2006
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm curious as to any current players who in that weight class.

    That's OK for Rugby Union, but soccer?
     
  5. Elninho

    Elninho Member+

    Sacramento Republic FC
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    Oct 30, 2000
    Sacramento, CA
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Jan Koller's listed weights ranged from about 220 to 235 lbs. Other than him, maybe a few goalkeepers might be that weight. Zach Thornton has been listed as high as 230.

    But I think Jan Koller is really the exception that proves the rule. He was able to compete at all because he was exceptionally agile for his size - and even then he sometimes looked awkward on the pitch. Had LeBron James played only soccer for his whole life, he'd probably be very similar to Koller.
     
  6. chrome_vapors

    chrome_vapors Member+

    Oct 15, 2010
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Remember he's also 6'8," he could easily drop to that weight and maintain or even lower his body fat %.

    How much does Llorente weigh? He's got to be + 200lbs
     

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