The “11 to Perf Score”, a Test for Professional Players Returning to Soccer After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is common among soccer players. Although there are no strict recommendations for the return to sport, more and more practitioners are having their patients perform isokinetic and even composite tests. However, these tests have not yet been shown to be predictive of re-injury, and are not specific to professional footballers. <b>Objectives</b>: The "11 to Perf" is a test designed to help professional footballers return to sport after ACL reconstruction. Its originality lies in its integration of soccer practice with specific tests. The aim of this article is to present the "11 to Perf" evaluation method. <b>Methods</b>: A prospective cohort study was conducted at the Centre National du Football (FIFA center) in Clairefontaine, including professional footballers who have undergone anterior cruciate ligament surgery and rehabilitation. Tests include clinical assessments, jumping, agility, psychological and isokinetic tests and match simulation. <b>Conclusions</b>: The "11 to Perf" is a composite test designed to assess the return to sport of professional footballers after ACL reconstruction. Its predictive capacity for recurrence should be assessed in the future.