The invention relates to a finger protection device to prevent finger injuries during activities with large stresses and strains on the ligaments in the hand. The finger protection device comprises a hand brace element for accommodating at least a carpal region of a hand, and at least one finger brace structure comprising a finger top cap to accommodate a finger top,and a flexible connecting element extending between the hand brace element and the finger top cap, the connecting element being sufficiently rigid to transmit an axial first force applied to the finger top cap to the hand brace element. Furthermore, the invention relates to a finger protection device to prevent thumb injuries, i.e. a thumb protection device. In addition, the invention relates to a glove or mitten with such a finger protection device.
