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M Andrzejewski1, B Pluta1, M Konefał2
1Department of Recreation, University School of Physical Education , Poznań , Poland.
Research in Sports Medicine (Print)
|November 15, 2018
Summary
Elite soccer players
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Football Performance Analysis
Background:
- Understanding player activity is crucial for optimizing training in professional soccer.
- Elite soccer demands high levels of physical exertion, varying by position.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the match activity of male Polish Premier League soccer players.
- To characterize player activity based on playing position, intensity, and match period.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Amisco Pro® to track match activity for 1178 players.
- Performed statistical analysis on total distance covered and velocity ranges.
Main Results:
- Central and external midfielders covered the greatest distances (11894 ± 765 m and 11751 ± 686 m, respectively).
- Most distance was covered in the V1 velocity range (0-11 km/h, walking/standing).
- Differences in activity between match periods were statistically non-significant (0.5%).
Conclusions:
- Findings provide a scientific basis for position-specific training regimes in elite soccer.
- Data can inform future comparisons of player activity across different positions and leagues.
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