Examination of Physical Fitness Parameters Between Professional and Amateur Greek Soccer Players During the Transition Period

Evangelos, Bekris; Pidoulas, Georgios; Pidoulas, Pantelis; Gissis, Ioannis; Katis, Athanasios; Stergios, Komsis

doi:10.1519/jsc.0000000000002770

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“…Studies have measured countermovement jump height in soccer young players showing means around 38 cm [21], all of them higher than the value of this study. Eliakim et al [22] found that players who got injured during the season, jumped 36.8 cm in the preseason screening test.…”

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confidence: 83%

Clinical Characteristics in U19 Elite Soccer Players, Implications on Injury Prevention

Almuzara¹,

Bellmunt²,

López-de-Celis³

et al. 2019

JSS

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Background: Young soccer players' injuries are receiving increased interest. The need of adopting injury prevention strategies to reduce financial, social and sport costs is obligated. The main purpose of this study is to analyse clinical characteristics of young soccer players in order to develop specific and effective injury prevention programs. Methods: This observational, transversal study includes 25 young soccer players from Spanish National League. Strength, motor control, flexibility and range of motion characteristics were analysed before the first preseason training. Results: Statistically significant differences were found for hip internal rotation (p value = 0.001), Thomas test (p value = 0.012) and ankle dorsiflexion test (p value = 0.009) between both sides. Dorsiflexion test showed a positive correlation with the hip internal rotation ROM (p < 0.016) and with the triple hop test (p < 0.007). The hip internal rotation ROM showed a positive correlation with the Thomas test (p < 0.033) and with the single leg squat test (p < 0.008). The drop jump test showed a positive correlation with the single leg squat test (p < 0.039). Conclusions: Clinical characteristics shown in this study should be taken into account in order to develop specific injury prevention for this specific population. Moreover, data shown in this study can be used as norm values for young soccer semi-professional players in future researches.

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Clinical Characteristics in U19 Elite Soccer Players, Implications on Injury Prevention

Almuzara¹,

Bellmunt²,

López-de-Celis³

et al. 2019

JSS

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“…In addition, VO 2 max has been shown to contribute to a competitive ranking [6]. Nonetheless, values presented by Bekris, et al [8], whose cohort more closely matches that of this study, reveal mean values of 57.41 ml/kg/min in D1 players, with VO 2 max values signifi cantly decreasing between professional divisions. However, such data needs to be carefully evaluated before comparisons between studies are made, due to the diff erent criteria used to distinguish the subjects (i.e., elite, sub-elite, non-elite, professional, semi-professional, amateurs etc.)…”

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“…Elite soccer players (D1) competing in the Greek championship were slightly taller (181 ± 6.5 cm) and heavier (77.7 ± 6.6 kg) compared to players in the lower divisions, supported by fi ndings in a study by Bekris, et al [8] who also identifi ed these diff erences. Their anthropometric measures were comparable to those of elite European soccer players, such as Icelandic, Serbian, English Premier League players, Norwegian, Slovak, and Spanish D1 players [2,4].…”

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“…However, previous studies have demonstrated diff erences in VO 2 max between players of diff erent divisions [3,13,14,21]. From the four studies D1 players and those of lower divisions in the Greek league [8], unlike what was previously taken for granted [10,21]. However, it must be taken into consideration that independently of performance level, VO 2 max relies on the players' maximal eff ort and point of volitional exhaustion, potentially infl uenced by residual fatigue and eff ects of training consistency [22].…”

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“…Furthermore, studies often present characteristics undertaken at the beginning of the pre-season period when players are expected to underperform physiologically. This recent study involving 381 players of Greek professional soccer, is sought to be analogous to the aims of this study [8]. Nonetheless, limitations concerning their methodology add to the implications to the interpretation of fi ndings, and further pose a challenge concerning the validity of available data [6,9].…”

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The Physiological Profile of Male Professional Soccer Players: The Effect of Playing Division

Rousopoulos¹,

Cooke²,

Paradisis³

et al. 2021

J Biomed Res Environ Sci

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The purpose of this study was to present the physiological profile of male soccer players who compete in the professional (Division [D] 1, 2, 3) and semi-professional (D4) Greek soccer leagues, and to compare their physiological profile according to playing division. Using 1,095 players (age: 25.2 ± 4.7 years), twelve anthropometric and physiological characteristics (age, height, body mass, BMI, VO2max, velocity of VO2max velocity at ventilatory threshold, maximum heart rate, maximum lactate, squat jump, 35 m sprint and sprinting fatigue index) were assessed. Factorial analysis of variance revealed a significantly (p < 0.05) enhanced physiological profile amongst the professional, compared to semi-professional players, for 10 of the 12 characteristics assessed between divisions. Regarding aerobic parameters, velocity at maximum oxygen uptake was the variable which discriminated professional, from semi-professional players most. With reference to anaerobic parameters, the 35m sprint was the variable which differentiated players between divisions (i.e. D1/D2 vs. D3/D4). Overall, findings in this study present the physiological profile of soccer players within the specified Greek soccer divisions, with differences identified between professional, and semi-professional divisions. These findings suggest that advanced physiological profiles may contribute to a player’s progression to higher divisions of Greek professional soccer.

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Gym Versus Home-Based Training During Transition Period in Adolescent Soccer Players: Effects on Physical Performance

Stanković¹,

Đorđević²,

Andrašić³

et al. 2022

JOMH

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Background: After the in-season period where trainings and games are consistant, players have the rest period, during which the volume and stress are reduced, which allows physical and mental recovery. Instead of having too much free time in transition period, the players should work on their fitness, in order to reduce the side effects of inactivity in transition period. The modern soccer demands the highest quality professional and scientific approach, especially with adolescents. Hence, the aim of this study was to determine gym versus home-based training during transition period in adolescent soccer players. Methods: The sample of participants was 34 adolescent male soccer players (16-18 years old). They were randomly allocated to experimental (GYM; N = 16) and control group (HOME; N = 18). The transition period itself lasted 3 weeks and it was separated by a weekly micro cycle, where players have done different activities each week. The procedures have included anthropometry (body height, mass and Body Mass Index), flexibility (sit and reach), vertical jump tests (countermovement jump, countermovement jump with arm swing and squat jump), running speed (sprint at 5 m, 10 m and 20 m) and agility (Illinois Agility Test). Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used for distribution normality, while a repeated measurement (2 × Analysis of variance) was used to calculate the interactions, major effects for time (pretest vs. posttest) and group (GYM vs. HOME), with additional Cohen's effect size. Results: The study results showed that physical performance variables, in both groups, were partially maintained, while in while running speed and agility showed small deterioration. Conclusions: It is crutial to carefully design the trainings and to work on the shortcomings of soccer players in transition period, because that is the only period when they can make up due to lack of time.

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Examination of Physical Fitness Parameters Between Professional and Amateur Greek Soccer Players During the Transition Period

Cited by 5 publications

References 23 publications

Clinical Characteristics in U19 Elite Soccer Players, Implications on Injury Prevention

Clinical Characteristics in U19 Elite Soccer Players, Implications on Injury Prevention

The Physiological Profile of Male Professional Soccer Players: The Effect of Playing Division

Gym Versus Home-Based Training During Transition Period in Adolescent Soccer Players: Effects on Physical Performance

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