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Comparison of the Physical Fitness Level of Professional and Young Soccer Players According to Performed Positions

2006; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 38; Issue: Supplement Linguagem: Inglês

10.1249/00005768-200605001-01919

ISSN

1530-0315

Autores

Rodrigo Gambaro Chaves, Cláudio Pavanelli, Turíbio Leite de Barros Neto, Marco Alejandro, Jorge Merouço, Antonio Taira,

Tópico(s)

Sports Performance and Training

Resumo

PURPOSE: This study aimed to check the comparison of the physical fitness level of professional and young soccer players according to performed positions during the match. METHODS: In order to do this, 28 professional players and 24 young soccer players at Santos Futebol Clube were assessed and divided in five positions: goalkeepers (GO), defenders (DEF), defensive midfield players (DMP), full – backs (FB), midfield players (MD) and attackers (ATC). To collect the results we used the threshold anaerobic velocity (TAV), maximal power (MP), fatigue index (FI) and vertical jump (VJ). To obtain the analysis of the results, “t” student test to independent samples and p and the midfield players when analyzed fatigue index. CONCLUSIONS: Therefore, we can conclude that the professional soccer players have a bigger requirement of the physical variable (maximal power and fatigue index) when compared with young soccer players in the same position.Table

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