Football's Most Horrific Injuries - Jacob Olesen

JACOB OLESEN


Danish striker Jacob Olesen, of Viborg, howls in pain after sustaining his sickening injury.

Football's Most Horrific Injuries - Luc Nilis

LUC NILIS


Belgian striker Luc Nilis sustained a double fracture in his right leg as he ran towards goal while playing for Aston Villa against Ipswich in September 2000. He was forced to announce his retirement from the game the following January.

Football's Most Horrific Injuries - James Vaughan

JAMES VAUGHAN


Everton's James Vaughan lies bleeding after severing an artery in his left ankle against Bolton during their Premier League match at The Reebok Stadium in April 2007.

Football's Most Horrific Injuries - Henrik Larsson

HENRIK LARSSON



Prolific striker Henrik Larsson's injury, playing for Celtic in 1999, saw his broken lower left leg dangling in his sock.

Football's Most Horrific Injuries - Alan Smith

ALAN SMITH

Alan Smith of Manchester United broke his leg during the FA Cup fifth round match in February 2006. Smith broke his left leg and dislocated his ankle after falling awkwardly..

Football's Most Horrific Injuries - David Busst

DAVID BUSST


David Busst's career was effectively ended when the Coventry defender broke his leg in this gut-churning challenge. Even fellow players couldn't bear to look as he was treated on the pitch.

Football's Most Horrific Injuries - Paul Ince

PAUL INCE


Following in the mould of Terry Butcher, Paul Ince carried on playing despite a ghastly head wound against Italy in 1997