Top 5 injury-prone players

5. ALEXANDRE PATO

Pato of AC Milan holds his leg during the Serie A match between AC Milan and UC Sampdoria

The list still extends with the likes of Micheal Owen, Chris Kirkland and Ledley King who on any given day can make a difference in the team that which they play. Injuries curtail these talented players and are often forced to bid goodbye to the beautiful game or play in a level which is way below their potential.The Brazilian wonder kid was once regarded as the next big thing in the world of football, but he has not yet reached the level that he was expected to. Pato as he is known, was just 18 when he moved to AC Milan from Internacional. A multi talented striker with good dribbling abilities and an eye for goal, it is unfortunate that he finds himself in the treatment table very often. The reason for his reoccurring injuries may be attributed to the style of play or the quick return to the field without actually having recovered completely. At 23, he still has time to get his career back on track with a much better and modified style of play.