In these recent years, the injury risks among football and futsal players are increasing. Various types of injuries need to be deal with by the players; among others are legs, knees, ankles and feet injuries. The types of ground play an important role because the structure and type of grass give huge impact to the players if they trip over or fall. This research is aimed to study the risks of injuries among these football and futsal players when they perform on synthetic grass and natural grass grounds. Surveys were done based on the questionnaires prepared. It is hoped that this research could assist the players, related associations and service providers to review on the maintenance methods on both grounds and make comparisons on the types of injuries that will be experienced by the players during their performance on the selected grounds. The population of this study comprised of football and futsal clubs in Klang Valley. Comparisons on the types on injuries were made among football and futsal players. This research is expected identify the types injuries that is encountered by the players and to gather as many related information on the injuries.
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