Eyesight is fundamental to soccer, as it allows players to perceive the movement of the ball, the position of their teammates and the location of opponents. However, not everyone is fortunate enough to have perfect vision. Some soccer players, such as Annibale Frossi, are born with sight problems that make it difficult for them to see.
At Optica Bassol we present you some soccer players who have defied the limitations of sight and have achieved success in this sport. You will discover how players with myopia, astigmatism and other conditions have managed to overcome their difficulties and become soccer stars.
Their stories are an example of perseverance, self-improvement and passion for the beautiful game. Read on!
Soccer players who wear glasses
Soccer players must have excellent eyesight to quickly and concisely see the location of the ball. Imagine the disaster on a team where their players can't receive passes or kick accurately. That's why many professionals in the sport wear glasses, without that becoming a disadvantage. Meet some of them.
Annibale Frossi
Born in Italy in 1911, Annibale Frossi is one of the most famous spectacled footballers in history. Despite his severe myopia, Frossi became a star of Italian soccer in the 1930s. He played with round glasses that became his personal trademark.
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His talent and determination led him to win the World Cup with Italy in 1938. He wore glasses similar to the LINDA FARROW 62 1 53.
Edgar Davids
Dutchman Edgar Davids is another example of a player who has defied the limitations of sight. Davids was born with glaucoma, a disease that damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss. Despite this, Davids went on to become a professional player who worked for some of Europe's top teams, including Ajax, AC Milan and FC Barcelona.
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Davids always wore special glasses during matches to protect his eyes and improve his vision, much like the Oakley OO9231 HELIOSTAT 923104 61.
Joop Van Daele
Joop Van Daele was a Dutch soccer player who played in the 1970s. He was known for his skill with the ball and for his peculiarity of playing with glasses.
Van Daele started wearing glasses at the age of 12 because of his nearsightedness. However, he never let the glasses stop him from playing soccer. In fact, he became a professional player and went on to play for Feyenoord, one of the top clubs in the Netherlands.
Footballers who wear contact lenses
Footballers who opt for contact lenses instead of glasses experience unrestricted visual freedom on the field. The comfort and versatility of contact lenses allow them to concentrate fully on the game, without worrying about frames or visual limitations.
Andres Iniesta
Former Barcelona midfielder Andrés Iniesta, considered one of the best players of his generation, plays with contact lenses to correct his myopia.
Iniesta has won numerous titles with Barcelona and the Spanish national team, including the World Cup in 2010. His vision and talent with the ball have made him one of the most influential players in the history of soccer.
Petr Čech
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech is another example of a successful soccer contact lens wearer. Čech started wearing contact lenses after a blow to the face during a match that damaged his cornea. Despite this, Čech has achieved a successful career, even winning the Premier League four times and the Champions League in 2012.
Álvaro Arbeloa
Former Real Madrid full-back Alvaro Arbeloa wears contact lenses. This has been known since a blow to the face caused him to lose one during a match. Arbeloa has won numerous titles with Real Madrid, including the Champions League twice.
David de Gea
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea plays with contact lenses to correct his farsightedness. De Gea has been recognized as one of the best goalkeepers in the world and won the Europa League in 2017.
In addition to the players mentioned above, there are other footballers who wear contact lenses, such as Iker Casillas, Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema.
Footballers who have had eye surgery.
Eye surgery, specifically laser surgery, has become increasingly popular among footballers to correct vision problems and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. The most common is LASIK surgery, which reshapes the cornea to improve vision.
Some famous soccer players who have undergone eye surgery include:
- Lionel Messi: The Argentine star underwent LASIK surgery in 2007 to correct his nearsightedness, allowing him to play without relying on glasses or contact lenses.
- Cristiano Ronaldo: the Portuguese soccer player also underwent laser surgery in 2010 to correct his myopia, which significantly improved his vision on the field.
- David Villa: the former Spanish striker underwent laser surgery in 2005 to correct his astigmatism and myopia.
- Didier Drogba: the former Ivorian player underwent eye surgery to correct his vision and improve his performance on the field.
- Raúl González: the former Real Madrid striker underwent LASIK surgery to correct his myopia and improve his performance. The operation was a success and Raúl was able to continue playing soccer at the highest level.
- Michael Owen: this former Liverpool striker underwent PRK surgery to correct his myopia and astigmatism. The operation allowed him to improve his vision and his performance on the field.
- Fernando Torres: the former Atlético de Madrid striker underwent SMILE surgery to correct his myopia. The operation was a success and Torres was able to continue playing soccer at the highest level.
Get your glasses at Óptica Bassol!
Visually impaired footballers are an example for those who have a disability and dream of achieving their goals. Their message is clear: there are no limits to what we can achieve if we set our minds to it.
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