Why do soccer players die while playing soccer?

Answer 1

only a few football players have died while playing football most noticeably Antionio Puerta, although he did not die during the actual game - later in hospital. the cause is usually a heart-attack...to answer your question they dont die from tackles or anything, haha

Answer 2

The number one cause of on-the-field deaths is the goal tipping and falling on a player.