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Soccer research has surged since 1980, with most studies focusing on performance and injuries. Analyzing trends reveals neglected areas and key researchers for future soccer science inquiry.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Bibliometrics
  • Kinesiology

Background:

  • Soccer is the world's most popular sport, evidenced by its high participation rates.
  • It is also the most extensively researched sport, with a significant increase in publications since the late 1970s.
  • Over 98% of soccer research has been published post-1980, indicating a recent boom in scientific inquiry.

Purpose of the Study:

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  • To highlight neglected research areas and key contributors in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Bibliometric analysis of soccer-related publications.
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