Investigation of Biomechanical and Anthropometric Variables of Football Players According to Their Playing Position: Review Article

Abstract

Objective: Football activities may be directly related to the playing position of the players on the field; so, football players develop their specific physical characteristics based on the demands of individual positions. This study aimed to investigate the biomechanical and anthropometric variables of football players according to the playing position. Methods: This review study reviewed Google Scholar, PubMed and Science Direct search engines for articles related to the keywords from 1996 to 2020. Results: According to the reviewed articles, it was found that biomechanical and anthropometric variables in football players are different according to the playing position. Conclusion: It seems that biomechanical and anthropometric variables can have a direct impact on the performance of players during the game, so special attention to these variables in the field of talent identification and selection of football players in different playing positions should be considered.

Analysis of the differences in body composition and physiological profiles of professional female sub-junior soccer players of Manipur: An observational study

“…8 Additionally, a lower body height allows them to handle the ball well and outplay defensive players 7 because low body height keeps the center of gravity closer to the ground, and their dynamic balance is facilitated during dribbling. For defensive players, body height is suitable when the ball is to be hit with the head from a jump or the ground, 9 and they are the tallest and heaviest players due to the frequent jumps they have to perform during tactical tasks. 10 The results showed that the goalkeepers have higher body mass and height values than the defenders and attackers.…”