Physical fitness profile of competitive young soccer players: determination of positional differences
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Article Title | Physical fitness profile of competitive young soccer players: determination of positional differences |
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ERA Journal ID | 40967 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Marques, Mario C. (Author), Izquierdo, Mikel (Author), Gabbett, Tim J. (Author), Travassos, Bruno (Author), Branquinho, Luis (Author) and van den Tillaar, Ronald (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching |
Journal Citation | 11 (5), pp. 693-701 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications Ltd |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1747-9541 |
2048-397X | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954116667107 |
Web Address (URL) | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1747954116667107 |
Abstract | The aim of this study was to compare the anthropometric and physical fitness characteristics of the different playing positions in adolescent soccer players. Furthermore, differences among playing ages (under 14, under 16, and under 18 years) were determined. One hundred and sixty-seven young male national level soccer players were tested on anthropometric characteristics and physical performance tests (30m sprint, ball kicking, overhead medicine ball throw, and countermovement jump). The results demonstrated differences in anthropometric characteristics between positions (p<0.05). Differences were also found in the physical performance tests; forwards performed better in the throwing,countermovement jump, and sprint tests than defenders. Midfielders demonstrated greater countermovement jump performances than right defenders. Our results highlight that there is an influence of playing position on the anthropometric and physical qualities in adolescent players. This emphasizes the importance of evaluating the physical profile of players and their development according to playing age and playing position. |
Keywords | association football, kinanthopometry, sprinting speed, strength, vertical jump, youth sport |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of Beira Interior, Portugal |
Public University of Navarre, Spain | |
Gabbett Performance Solutions, Australia | |
Nord-Trøndelag University College, Norway | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q53x1/physical-fitness-profile-of-competitive-young-soccer-players-determination-of-positional-differences
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