Footballers shave their legs for multiple reasons, including:
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Injury prevention: Footballers often shave parts of their legs that have had a history of injuries for extra support. Doing so with leg hairs can be quite uncomfortable, especially when it comes to ripping off the tape.
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Massage therapy: Having no hairs on the legs makes the process of massage therapy more straightforward for physiotherapists who accidentally tug on them while working.
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Shin pad tape: Smooth legs make it easier for shin pad tape to stick and stay in place during a match.
Its worth noting that not all footballers shave their legs, and its not ingrained in the sport like it would be in swimming. However, some footballers do choose to shave their legs for the reasons mentioned above.
