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		musictubes 10 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why isn't the U.S. better at soccer? Aren’t the ideal bodies pretty different for basketball and soccer? Are 6’6” guys a good size for soccer? How about taller? I’m sure European basketball players grow up playing soccer but at some point they end up playing to their strengths.
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jandrewrogers 10 days ago [–]

The tallest soccer players are right around 6’6”. Outside of positions like center back and striker (and keeper), they rarely exceed 6’0”.

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