I have a relatively close family member whose child is aspiring to become a professional football player, he is being trained in the local leagues and also it is getting much support of his father and the rest of his close family so he can get as close to his dream ad possible. I don't think incidents like these ones could deter children from seeking fame a Fortnite through the passion of football, there are professions which are far more dangerous and pay much less, there is no doubt about it, I think.
I would have not tried to become a professional player of any sport because there was none which particularly caught my attention to the point of wanting to get better and better at it, until living off such a passion.

Good news for professional football players is they tend to have pretty good insurances and guaranteed medical attention, unlike the rest of the common population in developing countries