Soccer Match Calorie Calculator
Enter your body weight, match duration, and playing intensity to estimate the calories burned during a soccer match.
How calories are estimated
This calculator uses the Metabolic Equivalent of Task (MET) method, a standard approach used in exercise science to estimate energy expenditure. Soccer is typically assigned a MET value between 7 and 10 depending on intensity: casual recreational play sits around 7 METs, club-level moderate play around 8 METs, and competitive vigorous play around 10 METs. Calories burned equal MET x body weight in kilograms x duration in hours.
Why intensity matters
Position, match tempo, and fitness level all affect real energy expenditure, so the intensity you select should reflect how much running, sprinting, and continuous movement was involved rather than just the score line or competition level.
- Individual metabolism, body composition, and playing style can shift actual calorie burn significantly from this estimate.
- This tool is for general fitness planning and educational purposes only.