Thought provoking and interesting. I would doubt some of the sources for some of the numbers, based on the numbers.
I know that Aussie Rules is played in many countries. "Gridiron" is played in more than two, with NFL Europe having supported teams in about 10 European countries, all of which maintain gridiron teams.
As others have said, who is counted as playing? that would be interesting too.
Also Rugby Union and Rugby League have differences, but are they more than five a side Soccer from regular? or Arena vs. Gridiron football? or instead the same game with some notable adjustments?
Thanks again for this through provoking post.
I know that Aussie Rules is played in many countries. "Gridiron" is played in more than two, with NFL Europe having supported teams in about 10 European countries, all of which maintain gridiron teams.
As others have said, who is counted as playing? that would be interesting too.
Also Rugby Union and Rugby League have differences, but are they more than five a side Soccer from regular? or Arena vs. Gridiron football? or instead the same game with some notable adjustments?
Thanks again for this through provoking post.
I came accross some info that had the 6 football codes participation around the world figures from 2006. It also said the number of countries the sport had a significant numbers playing the sport. Just thought I would share it to see what everyone thinks of it.
Note these are from 2006 so they wouldn't 100% accruate today but I wouldn't think there would be a huge difference in the numbers today. But if you have more recent info please share.
I have Countries Followed by players
Soccer
207
30 800 000
Rugby Union
129
3 500 000
Gridiron
2
1 800 000
Aussie Rules
2
650 000
Rugby League
5
450 000
Gaelic Football
1
50 000
Well you can see soccer is pretty much miles ahead of everyone else which we already know.
I thought it was interesting to compare Aussie Rules to Gridiron where Gridiron has only about 3 times the amount of players as Aussie rules despite the U.S having a population about 14 times the size of Australia.
Anyway I thought I would just share that with you and see what you all make of it.
Info was taken from here.
http://www.convictcreations.com/football/battlestats.html