Soccer Calorie Calculator

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories do you burn playing soccer?

Playing soccer burns approximately 490 calories per hour at casual intensity and up to 700 calories per hour in a competitive match for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. Body weight is the biggest factor — a 55 kg teenager burns around 385–550 calories per hour depending on intensity, while an 80 kg adult burns 560–800 calories per hour.

How many calories does casual soccer burn per hour?

Casual or recreational soccer burns approximately 350 calories per hour for a 50 kg person, 490 calories per hour for a 70 kg person, and 630 calories per hour for a 90 kg person. This is based on a MET value of 7.0 for casual soccer play from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

How many calories does a 13-year-old burn playing soccer?

A 13-year-old weighing approximately 55 kg burns around 385 calories per hour playing casual soccer and about 550 calories per hour in a competitive match. At a lighter weight of 50 kg, the figures are roughly 350 calories per hour (casual) and 500 calories per hour (competitive). Use the calculator above with your child's exact weight for a precise estimate.

How many calories does a 70 kg person burn playing soccer per hour?

A 70 kg (154 lb) person burns approximately 490 calories per hour playing casual soccer, 560 calories per hour in a training session, and 700 calories per hour in a competitive match. A goalkeeper at 70 kg burns around 350 calories per hour due to less running. These figures use the Compendium of Physical Activities MET values.

How many calories does a 90-minute soccer match burn?

A 90-minute competitive soccer match burns approximately 1,050 calories for a 70 kg player, 825 calories for a 55 kg player, and 1,200 calories for an 80 kg player. Goalkeepers burn significantly less — around 525 calories in 90 minutes at 70 kg — due to covering far less ground than outfield players.

What is the MET value for soccer?

The MET values for soccer from the Compendium of Physical Activities are: casual/recreational play = 7.0, training session = 8.0, and competitive match = 10.0. Goalkeepers are listed at approximately 5.0 MET due to their lower activity level. These values are used to calculate calories burned: MET × weight (kg) × duration (hours).

How many calories does recreational soccer burn per hour?

Recreational soccer burns approximately 420 calories per hour for a 60 kg person, 490 calories per hour for a 70 kg person, and 560 calories per hour for an 80 kg person, using a MET value of 7.0 for recreational play. This is higher than casual backyard play but lower than organized competitive matches.

Does a goalkeeper burn fewer calories than a midfielder?

Yes — goalkeepers burn significantly fewer calories than midfielders. A 70 kg goalkeeper burns around 350 calories per hour (MET 5.0), while a midfielder covering 10–13 km burns approximately 700 calories per hour (MET 10.0) during a competitive match. This difference reflects the vastly different activity levels and running distances between positions.