Effect of Training Session Intensity Distribution on Session-RPE in Soccer Players

Purpose: The aims of this study were to examine the effect of different exercise intensity distributions within a training session on the session-RPE and to ... Read more

Straight Sprinting is the Most Frequent Action in Goal Situations in Professional Football

The present study aimed to analyze the influence of speed and power abilities in goal situations in professional football. During the second half of the ... Read more

Effects of Tapering on Physical Match Activities in Professional Soccer Players

This study aimed to examine: (i) the effect of decreasing training load (TL) during taper weeks on physical match activities in professional soccer players, and ... Read more

Relationship of Pre-season Training Load With In-Season Biochemical Markers, Injuries and Performance in Professional Soccer Players

Introduction: There is controversy in the literature regarding the link between training load and injury rate. Thus, the aims of this non-interventional study were to ... Read more

Typical Weekly Workload of Under 15, Under 17, and Under 19 Elite Portuguese Football Players

This study aims to describe the time–motion and physiological performance profiles of footballers aged under 15 (U15), under 17 (U17), and under 19 (U19) during ... Read more

Player Tracking Data Analytics as a Tool for Physical Performance Management in Football: A Case Study from Chelsea Football Club Academy

Background: Global positioning system (GPS) based player movement tracking data are widely used by professional football (soccer) clubs and academies to provide insight into activity ... Read more

Comparison of Physical and Technical Performance in European Soccer Match-Play: FA Premier League and La Liga

The aim of this study was to compare match performance in professional soccer players across two major European championships: Spanish La Liga and English FA ... Read more

Validation of Prozone®: A New Video-Based Performance Analysis System

Prozone® is a new computerized video system designed to track individuals performing sports activities, including football. This study aimed to validate the Prozone® measurement system ... Read more

Performance Characteristics According to Playing Position in Elite Soccer

The paper presents a comprehensive study of the movement characteristics of elite soccer players during match play, categorized by playing position. The study involved monitoring ... Read more

Analysis of High Intensity Activity in Premier League Soccer

The aim of this study was to conduct a detailed analysis of high-intensity running activity in elite soccer players during match-play, as well as to ... Read more

Sprinting Analysis of Elite Soccer Players During European Champions League and UEFA Cup Matches

This study aimed to provide a detailed analysis of sprinting activities among different playing positions during European Champions League and UEFA Cup competitions. A total ... Read more

Analysis of Repeated High-Intensity Running Performance in Professional Soccer

The aims of this study were twofold: (1) to characterize repeated high-intensity movement activity profiles of a professional soccer team in official match-play; and (2) ... Read more