Aims.

to determine the correlation of musculoskeletal injuries and body fat percentages in footballers from Granma's first-rate team.

Methods and Material.

An observational study was carried out, descriptive and transverse in top-flight football players of Granma in the November 2018 to April 2019. The population consisted of 30 and the simple of 28 athletes.

Statistical analysis used.

Data were examined by means of the statistical program InfoSat/L and presentee with absolute values and percentages. Used him the test of normality of modified Shapiro Wilks and Rho Spearman's coefficient for valuables of significance of p< 0,05.

Results.

The mean age was (23,8± 6,3) years, with body weight (70,9± 8,7) kg and size (176± 6,1) cm. The summation of folds was between (52,2 ± 20mm) in forward up to (76,27 ± 33,8mm) in goalkeepers. The ankle sprain was the most frequent injury in an 61,53%. The Spearman coefficient was (Rho: 0,51 p=0,0054).

Conclusions.

In first-rate footballer category are frequent ankle sprains by overuse mechanism. Defense positions and goalkeepers are the heaviest in weight and body fat. There is a correlation moderate positive between musculoskeletal injuries and higher levels of fat body. The summation of six skin folds is recommended as an indicator of risk of musculoskeletal injury.

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