Sport360 has rounded-up the top 10 sports stars who have frequently been frustrated by long spells on the sidelines.
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Tiger Woods – Has had three back surgeries in the last two years and had knee troubles in the past.
Derrick Rose – Missed an entire season due to knee surgery and has suffered from a slew of other injuries.
Rafael Nadal – The Spaniard’s career has been plagued by knee problems. Currently recovering from a wrist injury.
Michael Vick – Finds himself as a free agent. Battled different injuries including a hamstring while at Steelers.
Robert Griffin III – The Cleveland quarterback has had a tough time, dealing with knee, ankle and head injuries.
Sergio Aguero – The Man City and Argentina forward battled hamstring, heel and knee injuries last season.
Jack Wilshere – Is perennially injured. Last time he played 90 minutes for Arsenal was in September 2014.
Mohammad Sami – Leading fast-bowler for India at the 2015 WC, and played the entire tournament with knee injury.
Jose Aldo – Only fought seven times since 2011 and pulled out of five title contests with various injuries.
Juan Martin del Potro – The 2009 US Open champion has had career-threatening injuries in his left and right wrists.