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The objectives of Footballscience.net are:

  • to scientifically question statements, trends and opinions in football
  • to update coaches on scientific knowledge and its application in football
  • to help coaches in their development and finally for the good of the game

 

Tue

30

May

2023

Latest research in football - week 18 - 2023

As previous literature updates, I have performed a PubCrawler search looking for football articles in NCBI Medline (PubMed) and GenBank databases. 

 

Following studies were retrieved for this week:

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Tue

30

May

2023

Starters and non-starters soccer players in competition: is physical performance increased by the substitutions?

Non-starters soccer players have a great role within the team, being indispensable to reduce fatigue, as

well as to maintain and increase the team’s performance during the match. This study analyzed the physical performance of the starters (STA) and non-starters players (NOP) during competitive soccer matches.

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Thu

25

May

2023

External load profile during different sport‑specific activities in semi‑professional soccer players

The aim of this study was to investigate the external load (EL) indicators differences in players of different playing positions (central backs CB, external strikers ES, fullbacks FB, midfielders MF, strikers ST, wide midfielder WM) between and within different sport-specific tasks and official matches.

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Wed

24

May

2023

Latest research in football - week 17 - 2023

As previous literature updates, I have performed a PubCrawler search looking for football articles in NCBI Medline (PubMed) and GenBank databases. 

 

Following studies were retrieved for this week:

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Tue

23

May

2023

Effect of Increasing the Number of Substitutions on Physical Performance during Periods of Congested Fixtures in Football

This study aimed to evaluate the impact on physical demands induced by FIFA’s new rule implemented based on the number of substitutions caused by COVID-19.

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Mon

22

May

2023

The Influence of Pitch Dimensions during Small-Sided Games to Reach Match Physical and Physiological Demands on the Soccer Players

The aims of this study were to (i) analyze the physical and physiological responses of four matches competition and (ii) to investigate the relationships among three different pitch dimensions of small-sided game (SSG) on the youth soccer players.

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Sun

21

May

2023

Latest research in football - week 16 - 2023

As previous literature updates, I have performed a PubCrawler search looking for football articles in NCBI Medline (PubMed) and GenBank databases. 

 

Following studies were retrieved for this week:

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Wed

17

May

2023

Age and Maturation Matter in Youth Elite Soccer, but Depending on Competitive Level and Gender

This study aimed to explore the relevance of the relative age effect (RAE), maturity status and anthropometry, and their influence on coaches’ assessment of players’ performance, analyzing both genders and different types of academies (elite vs. non-elite only male displayed).

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Wed

17

May

2023

Latest research in football - week 15 - 2023

As previous literature updates, I have performed a PubCrawler search looking for football articles in NCBI Medline (PubMed) and GenBank databases. 

 

Following studies were retrieved for this week:

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Tue

16

May

2023

Relationship between Objective and Subjective Fatigue Monitoring Tests in Professional Soccer

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationships between objective fatigue variables (Squat Jump (SJ) and Countermovement Jump (CMJ)) measured on day-2 to the game and subjective fatigue (Rating Perceived Exertion (RPE) measured on day-3 to the game and Hooper Index (HI) measured on day-2).

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Sun

14

May

2023

Do Repeated Sprints Affect the Biceps Femoris Long Head Architecture in Football Players with and without an Injury History?

The aim was to compare the biceps femoris long head (BFlh) architecture between football players with (twelve) and without (twenty) history of BFlh injury before and after a repeated sprint task. 

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Fri

12

May

2023

Top clubs for U20 players' employment

Game time is a crucial factor for player development. Players and agents might be interested in clubs and philosophies that enables game time, consequently, having a look on the percentage of minutes played by footballers who had not yet turned 20 in domestic league matches played over the last five years. A total of 1,168 clubs in 76 leagues worldwide were analysed.

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Wed

10

May

2023

Weekly External Load Performance Effects on Sports Injuries of Male Professional Football Players

This prospective study aimed to examine in detail the effects of sports injuries on professional football players’ weekly external load performances.

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Tue

09

May

2023

Soccer academy practitioners’ perceptions and application of bio-banding

The primary aims of this study were to examine the application of maturity status bio-banding within professional soccer academy programmes and understand the methods employed, the intended objectives, and the potential barriers to bio-banding.

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Mon

08

May

2023

Latest research in football - week 14 - 2023

As previous literature updates, I have performed a PubCrawler search looking for football articles in NCBI Medline (PubMed) and GenBank databases. 

 

Following studies were retrieved for this week:

 

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Thu

04

May

2023

Effect of a Four-Week Soccer Training Program Using Stressful Constraints on Team Resilience and Precompetitive Anxiety

The present study examined the effects of stressful constraints during soccer trainings on psychological skill development and internal load when compared with control (non-stressful) trainings.

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Tue

02

May

2023

Monitoring training load in youth players: effects of a six-week training program and the association between external and internal loads

This study examined the effects of a six-week preparatory training program on physical performance and physiological adaptations in junior soccer players. Additionally, we investigated whether a relationship existed between external and internal loads.

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Mon

01

May

2023

Player loans in football

The temporary transfer of players is practiced regularly in professional football. It is used to allow the development of young players who do not yet have sufficient playing experience or a good enough sporting level to play in their owner club.

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Wed

26

Apr

2023

Warm-up optimization in male soccer players: A comparison of SSG and traditional warm-up routines on physical fitness qualities

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of small-sided soccer games (SSSGs) and traditional warm-up (TWU) routines on physical fitness qualities in soccer players.

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Tue

25

Apr

2023

Contextualised high-intensity running profiles of elite football players with reference to general and specialised tactical roles

The present study aimed to contextualise physical metrics with tactical actions according to general and specialised tactical roles.

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Mon

24

Apr

2023

Latest research in football - week 13 - 2023

As previous literature updates, I have performed a PubCrawler search looking for football articles in NCBI Medline (PubMed) and GenBank databases. 

 

Following studies were retrieved for this week:

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Sun

23

Apr

2023

Positional and temporal differences in peak match running demands of elite football

Temporal changes in the total running demands of professional football competition have been well documented, with absolute running demands decreasing in the second half. However, it is unclear whether the peak match running demands demonstrate a similar decline.

 

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Fri

21

Apr

2023

Effects of Game Weekly Frequency on Subjective Training Load, Wellness, and Injury Rate in Male Elite Soccer Players

The aim was to compare the effects of playing one or two games per week on subjective perceived exertion (RPE) and (RPE-based) training load, monotony index, sleep, stress, fatigue, and muscle soreness (Hooper index), total mood disturbance, and injury rate in elite soccer players.

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Wed

19

Apr

2023

Latest research in football - week 12 - 2023

As previous literature updates, I have performed a PubCrawler search looking for football articles in NCBI Medline (PubMed) and GenBank databases. 

 

Following studies were retrieved for this week:

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Tue

18

Apr

2023

Effects of match contextual factors on internal and external load in elite Brazilian professional soccer players through the season

This study aimed to investigate the effects of contextual match factors (quality of opposition, match outcome, change of head coach or playing style) on internal and external load in elite Brazilian professional soccer players, considering the total and effective playing time.

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