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
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