Professional soccer players are not required to wear any certain type of shin guard. Most soccer players in high level soccer, my team included, wear small tough shin guards that aren't bulky but still offer protection. I myself use Nike shin guards, but there is no official requirement for brand or type.
Some do, some don't. There are also shin guards that extends to cover the ankle as impact protection without offering significant support.
Shinpads or shinguards are compulsory at levels of football
Shin guards.
Shin guards.
Because they wear shin guards and most of the shin guards go down to your ankles.
They were originally made of hay.
Shoes,Shin guards and a ball
Yes. It is a violation of safety laws of the game if a professional player doesnt wear them, hence the ref needs to check before a game starts whether all players are wearing them
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Not in the slightest
You really just need the ball to play. But if you want to play it like in the professional football leagues you will need soccer boots/cleats, shin guards, a team uniform and of course the ball.
They are commonly referred to as "Shin Pads" or "Shin Guards".
Oh yes they are needed for protection.
Shin guards are stronger, cleats can retract, and there is tecnology for cooling down tirred soccer players.