Effects of competitive standard, team formation and playing position on match running performance of Brazilian professional soccer players

Aquino, Rodrigo; Vieira, Luiz Henrique Palucci; Carling, Chris; Martins, Guilherme H. Munhoz; Alves, Isabella dos Santos; Puggina, Enrico Fuini

doi:10.1080/24748668.2017.1384976

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“…Another limitation of the study is that the effect of different variables such as team formation, competitive standard, or style of play on the acceleration and sprint profiles was not analysed. Future studies may consider these variables since these variables may affect match running performance [ 42 – 44 ]. For example, a previous study showed that teams which were characterised by possession-play covered greater distance in high-intensity running actions [ 44 ].…”

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Acceleration and sprint profiles of professional male football players in relation to playing position

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The study aims were to describe positional differences in the acceleration and sprint profiles of professional football players in match-play, and analyse start speeds required based on the intensity of accelerations and decelerations. This longitudinal study was conducted over thirteen competitive microcycles in a professional football team from LaLiga 123. Data were collected through electronic performance tracking systems. Every player was categorised based on the playing position: central defender (CD), fullback (FB), forward (FW), midfielder (MF), and wide midfielder (WMF). In respect of acceleration profile, positional differences were found for all variables (p < 0.05), except average magnitude of accelerations (ACC AVG , p = 0.56) and decelerations (DEC AVG , p = 0.76). The sprint profile also showed positional differences for all variables (p < 0.05), apart from sprint duration (p = 0.07). In addition, although low-intensity accelerations required significantly greater start speeds (Vo) than high-intensity accelerations in WMF (0.4 ± 0.2 km/h; p < 0.05) and FW (0.4 ± 0.2 km/h; p < 0.05), no significant differences (p > 0.05) were found in CD, FB, and MF. However, high-intensity decelerations were performed at significantly higher Vo than low-intensity decelerations in MF (2.65 ± 0.1 km/h; p < 0.05), FW (3.3 ± 0.1 km/h; p < 0.05), FB (3.9 ± 0.4 km/h; p < 0.05), WMF (4.3 ± 0.3 km/h; p < 0.05), and CD (4.1 ± 0.7 km/h; p < 0.05). Therefore, positional differences exist for most variables of the acceleration and sprint profiles. In addition, different Vo were observed between high-intensity and low-intensity accelerations as well as high-intensity and low-intensity decelerations.

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“…It is difficult to fully explain the discrepancies between studies, but most likely they are linked to the elite/sub-elite team composition of the lower divisions compared to the full-team elite standard in upper divisions [ 33 ]. Also, additional factors related to the complexity of soccer match play could contribute and impact load parameters, such as physical capacity [ 34 ], technical level [ 35 ], playing formation [ 36 , 37 ], and environment [ 38 ]. Furthermore, each competition may present its own idiosyncrasies, suggesting that data generalization should be done with caution.…”

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Effects of Match-Related Contextual Factors on Weekly Load Responses in Professional Brazilian Soccer Players

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Kalva-Filho

Nakamura

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This study aimed to quantify the weekly training load distributions according to match location, opponent standard, and match outcome in professional soccer players. Rate-of-perceived-exertion-based training load (sRPE) and distance- and accelerometry-based measures were monitored daily during 52 training sessions and 11 matches performed by 23 players. Athletes who played ≥ 60 min during non-congested weeks were considered for data analysis. The training days close to away matches (e.g., one day before the match = MD-1) presented greater sRPE, distance-based volume measures, and mechanical work (player load) compared to the training days close to home matches (p = 0.001−0.002; effect size (ES) = medium−large). The most distant days of the home matches (e.g., five days before the match = MD-5) presented higher internal and external loads than before away matches (p = 0.002−0.003, ES = medium). Higher sRPE, distance-based volume measures, and mechanical work were found during the middle of the week (e.g., three days before the match, MD-3) before playing against bottom vs. medium-ranking teams (p = 0.001−0.01, ES = small−medium). These metrics were lower in MD-5 before matches against bottom vs. medium-ranking opponents (p = 0.001, ES = medium). Higher values of all external load measures were observed during the training session before winning matches (MD-1) compared to a draw or loss (p < 0.001−0.001, ES = medium−large). In conclusion, the training load distribution throughout the week varied considerably according to match-contextual factors.

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“…The analysis of playing position on running and skill-related performance has received extensive coverage (9,16,39). In Brazilian soccer however, a few studies have addressed this topic but only for match running performance (3,5,31). To the best knowledge of the present authors, the current study is the first to provide a detailed investigation of running and network analysis of professional soccer players in all playing positions.…”

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“…For example, when a team is winning, it possible that its players adopt a ball retention strategy, slowing down the match resulting in lower physical demands (6,30). Additional key contextual factors identified include team formation (8,10), and playing position (3,5,9). However, these factors have not been simultaneously analyzed in the same study.…”

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Influence of Situational Variables, Team Formation, and Playing Position on Match Running Performance and Social Network Analysis in Brazilian Professional Soccer Players

Aquino

Carling

Vieira

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Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research

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Aquino, R, Carling, C, Palucci Vieira, LH, Martins, G, Jabor, G, Machado, J, Santiago, P, Garganta, J, and Puggina, E. Influence of situational variables, team formation, and playing position on match running performance and social network analysis of brazilian professional soccer players. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2018-The purpose of this study was to investigate the independent and interactive effects of situational variables, opposition team formation, and playing position on running performance and network analysis in Brazilian professional soccer players (n = 22). Global positioning system technology was used to determine total distance covered, mean speed, maximum running speed, and distance covered in 6 speed ranges. Social network analysis was used to assess interpersonal coordination (team interactions characterized as successful passes [n = 3,033] between teammates). Observations of match running performance (n = 129) and network analysis (n = 108) were obtained. The main results were: (a) no interactive effects between team formation and playing position were observed for running and network variables (unclear to possibly); (b) matches played at home or against "weaker" opponents presented greater running demands and individual/global metrics of network analysis (likely to almost certain); (c) match outcome demonstrated influence only for running performance; matches in which the reference team won resulted in higher values than in matches lost; (d) when the reference team competed in 1-4-4-2 formation, this resulted in greater running demands than 1-4-2-3-1 formation (likely to almost certain); (e) reduced values of running performance variables were reported in central defenders compared with other positions. Central/external midfielders reported greater closeness/betweenness centrality, outdegree, and eigenvector compared with central/external defenders and forwards (likely to almost certain). The results from this study provide practical information to potentially impact on physical, tactical, and technical training.

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Effects of competitive standard, team formation and playing position on match running performance of Brazilian professional soccer players

Cited by 48 publications

References 31 publications

Acceleration and sprint profiles of professional male football players in relation to playing position

Acceleration and sprint profiles of professional male football players in relation to playing position

Effects of Match-Related Contextual Factors on Weekly Load Responses in Professional Brazilian Soccer Players

Influence of Situational Variables, Team Formation, and Playing Position on Match Running Performance and Social Network Analysis in Brazilian Professional Soccer Players

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