Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Soccer Players: Review of 14 Cases.
Gerard HagemanIvar HagemanJik NihomPublished in: Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine (2023)
Data suggest that heading frequency and concussions are associated with higher risk of developing CTE in (retired) soccer players. However based on this review of only 14 players, questions persist as to whether or not heading is a risk factor for CTE or long-term cognitive decline.