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Analyzing Positional and Temporal Variations in Worst-Case Scenario Demands in Professional Spanish Soccer
David Lobo-Triviño1, Tomás García-Calvo1, Jorge Polo-Tejada1
1Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Extremadura, 10003 Caceres, Spain.
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
|May 23, 2025
Summary
Soccer players
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Soccer Performance Analysis
- Biomechanical Analysis in Sports
Background:
- Understanding positional demands in soccer is crucial for optimizing player performance and injury prevention.
- Worst-case scenario (WCS) analysis provides insights into maximal physical exertion during matches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare 1-minute worst-case scenario (WCS) demands across different soccer playing positions.
- To analyze the frequency of exceeding 85% of WCS demands for total distance (TD) and very high-speed running (VHSR).
- To examine positional differences in TD and VHSR demands during specific match periods.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 67,518 records from 380 matches in the First Spanish Division (2023/24 season).
- Utilized optical tracking system (ChyronHego TRACAB Gen5) and Mediacoach software.
- Employed linear mixed models (LMM) to analyze total distance (TD), very high-speed running (VHSR), and sprint distance.
Main Results:
- Center-backs (CBs) showed significantly higher TD compared to all other positions.
- Full-backs (FBs) had significantly more actions exceeding 85% of 1-min WCS for TD than CBs, midfielders (MDs), and attacking midfielders (AMs).
- Significant differences in VHSR were found between MDs and wingers (Ws); CBs exceeded 85% of 1-min WCS TD demands more frequently than other positions between 15-30 minutes.
Conclusions:
- Positional differences in soccer demands are significant, particularly for CBs and FBs.
- Training protocols should be tailored to address specific positional requirements, emphasizing high-speed running and sprint actions.
- These insights can inform individualized training strategies to enhance player preparedness and performance.
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