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Anthropometric and Physiological Profiles of Hungarian Youth Male Soccer Players of Varying Ages and Playing Positions: A Multidimensional Assessment with a Critical Approach

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  • Imre Soós

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, H-7622 Pécs, Hungary)

  • Krzysztof Borysławski

    (Institute of Health, Angelus Silesius State University, 58-300 Wałbrzych, Poland)

  • Michał Boraczyński

    (Faculty of Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, Poland)

  • Ferenc Ihasz

    (Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogy, Institute of Sports Sciences, Eötvös Lóránd University, 9700 Szombathely, Hungary)

  • Robert Podstawski

    (Department of Tourism, Recreation and Ecology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-957 Olsztyn, Poland)

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to create preliminary anthropometric and physiological profiles of Hungarian male soccer players belonging to different age categories (14, 15, 16, and 17–18-years) and assigned to different playing positions (forward, defender, midfielder, goalkeeper). Methods: Anthropometric and physiological profiles were created for four age groups: 14- ( n = 20), 15- ( n = 16), 16- ( n = 22) and 17–18-year-olds ( n = 23) representing the Hungarian soccer academy. Additionally, the variables were analyzed across the four player positions mentioned above. Results: The mean values of body mass, fat mass and BMI were within normal limits, although in some cases the anthropometric and body composition values were too high, particularly among the 17–18-year-olds. The mean values of HR rest were lowest among the 15-year-olds. The highest mean and maximal values of rVO 2max and rVO 2 /AT [57.6 ± 8.12 (43.8–68.3) and 51.2 ± 7.24 (38.9–60.8) mL/kg/min, respectively] were noted in 14-year-olds. Goalkeepers performed significantly better than the remaining soccer players in terms of the most anthropometric and physiological characteristics, except for the Yo-Yo test ( p < 0.001). Conclusions: The values of anthropometric parameters increased with age. As expected, the oldest group achieved the best results in the performance tests. Goalkeepers outperformed the players representing other playing positions in the tests when assessing lower limb strength, sprint performance (5- and 10-m distance), and agility tests. From a practical point of view, the presented anthropometric and physiological profiles of players representing different age groups and playing positions can be useful for soccer coaches, strength and conditioning specialists, and athletic trainers of other soccer clubs in terms of the individualization and optimalization of soccer training.

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  • Imre Soós & Krzysztof Borysławski & Michał Boraczyński & Ferenc Ihasz & Robert Podstawski, 2022. "Anthropometric and Physiological Profiles of Hungarian Youth Male Soccer Players of Varying Ages and Playing Positions: A Multidimensional Assessment with a Critical Approach," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(17), pages 1-18, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:17:p:11041-:d:906001
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