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Variation in top level soccer match performance.

E Rampinini1, A J Coutts, C Castagna

  • 1Human Performance Laboratory, S. S. MAPEI srl, Castellanza, Italy.

International Journal of Sports Medicine
|May 15, 2007
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Soccer player performance, including total distance (TD), high-intensity running (HIR), and very high-intensity running (VHIR), is significantly impacted by opponent activity levels and seasonal timing. First-half exertion also influences second-half performance.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Exercise Physiology
  • Soccer Analytics

Background:

  • Understanding factors influencing soccer match performance is crucial for elite player development.
  • Previous research has explored individual player metrics, but the interplay of team dynamics and seasonal effects requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how opponent team profiles, seasonal variations, and first-half physical activity influence the match performance of top-level soccer players.
  • To analyze the relationship between opponent team strength and player physical output.
  • To determine the impact of first-half exertion on second-half performance metrics.

Main Methods:

  • Collected physical performance data from 20 professional soccer players and their opponents (n=188) using the ProZone match analysis system over one season.

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  • Quantified match activities including standing, walking, jogging, running, high-speed running, and sprinting, along with distances like total distance (TD), high-intensity running (HIR), and very high-intensity running (VHIR).
  • Analyzed the influence of opponent team, level of opposition, first-half activities on second-half activities, and playing position.

    • Main Results:

    • Total distance (TD), high-intensity running (HIR), and very high-intensity running (VHIR) were significantly influenced by the opponent's activity profile (r = 0.62, 0.51, 0.65 respectively; p < 0.05).
    • Players covered greater TD and HIR against stronger ('Best') opponent teams compared to weaker ('Worst') opponents (p < 0.05).
    • First-half TD, HIR, and VHIR significantly predicted distances covered in the second half, with overall distances greater towards the end of the season.

    Conclusions:

    • Opponent team activity profiles and the level of opposition are key determinants of physical performance in elite soccer.
    • The physical exertion in the first half of a match directly impacts performance in the second half.
    • Seasonal variations and player fatigue contribute to changes in physical output throughout a soccer season, offering valuable insights for performance interpretation.