Neuromuscular differences of selected and non-selected Iraqi National Soccer players by Michael C. Rumpf, Gonzalo Rodríguez

“…Background: The purpose was to investigate anthropometric, neuromuscular and physiological differences between selected and non-selected Iraqi National soccer players in their preparation to the Olympic Games 2016. …”
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Design and Development of a Comprehensive Omni Directional Soccer Player Robot by Amir Abdollahi, Hooman Aghaebrahimi Samani, Hossein Ostadi, Saeed Ziaee Rad

Subjects: “…soccer player robots…”
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Characteristics of select and non-select U15 male soccer players by Jan Konarski, Magdalena Krzykała, Mateusz Skrzypczak, Monika Nowakowska, Manuel Coelho-e-Silva, Sean Cumming, Robert Malina

“…Baseline characteristics of 31 healthy male U15 soccer players who were classified as select or non-select at the end of the season were compared. …”
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Relationship between the sprint and vertical jumps' power in young soccer players by Celso José da Silva-Junior, Alexandre Palma, Paulo Costa, Pedro Paulo Pereira-Junior, Rafael de Castro Lima Barroso, Ricardo Costa Abrantes-Junior, Márcio Assis Marques Barbosa

“…Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between 10- and 30-meter sprint power and vertical jump power among young soccer players. The participants of the study were 143 male soccer players from the categories Under-20 (n = 34), Under-17 (n = 43) and Under-15 (n = 66), which performed vertical jump test, 10-meter sprint test and 30-meter sprint test. …”
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Leg dominance and performance in change of directions tests in young soccer players by Filipe Manuel Clemente, Francisco Tomás González-Fernández, Gabriel García-Delgado, Rui Silva, Ana Filipa Silva, Hadi Nobari, Moisés Falces-Prieto

“…In this study participated 94 healthy young highly trained male soccer players belonging from two categories (n = 27 vs. n = 67; 14.81 ± 0.40 vs. 16.64 ± 1.25 years of age; 170.61 ± 5.61 vs. 173.73 ± 7.19 cm of height; 64.74 ± 8.44 vs. 66.70 ± 7.95 kg of weight, for U16 and U18, respectively). …”
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The Influence of Somatic Maturity on Anthropometrics and Body Composition in Youth Soccer Players by Pavlína Kalčíková, Miroslava Přidalová

“…This study considered 320 male soccer players (mean age 13.8 y). Participants were from U14 (<i>n</i> = 157) and U15 (<i>n</i> = 163) age categories. …”
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Seasonal variation in isokinetic strength of knee flexors and extensors in soccer players by Michal Lehnert, Petr Chvojka, Rudolf Psotta

“…OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the seasonal variability of the observed parameters of isokinetic strength of the knee flexors and extensors in soccer players, U19, from the performance and health perspective. …”
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<b>Muscle power and repeated sprint ability in soccer players</b> by Saray Giovana dos Santos, Luiz Guilherme Antonacci Guglielmo, Juliano Fernandes da Silva, Daniele Detanico, Carlos Miguel Porto Almeida, Juliano Dal Pupo

“…In conclusion,the soccer players studied showed no significant reduction in muscle power after RS. …”
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Lateral Ankle Sprains and Their Association with Physical Function in Young Soccer Players by Murata K, Kumai T, Hirose N

“…Hence, the present study aimed to investigate the bone morphology of the lateral malleolus in young soccer players and to examine its relationship with physical functionality at different maturity levels.Subjects and Methods: Two hundred and ninety young soccer players aged 6&ndash; 15 years were included. …”
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S-43: Type and Frequency of Dietary Supplement Use by Iranian Soccer Players by Faezeh Maleklou, Tohid Seifbarghi

“…INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to determine the type and frequency of dietary supplements use among elite soccer players in 2011/12 season of Iran’s Premier Football League.MATERIALS-METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study. …”
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Body composition analysis of athletes from the elite of Brazilian soccer players by José Gerosa-Neto, Fabricio Eduardo Rossi, Camila Buonani da Silva, Eduardo Zapaterra Campos, Rômulo Araujo Fernandes, Ismael Forte Freitas Júnior

“…<p class="ResumoAbstract"><span lang="EN-US">This study analyzed the body composition and bone mineral density of elite Brazilian soccer players and compared its differences according to the player position. …”
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Age-related differences in linear sprint in adolescent female soccer players by Elena Mainer-Pardos, Oliver Gonzalo-Skok, Hadi Nobari, Demetrio Lozano, Jorge Pérez-Gómez

“…Abstract Background Several studies have observed the contribution of chronological age, biological maturation, and anthropometric characteristics to sprinting performance in young soccer players. Nevertheless, there are no studies that have analysed the contribution of these characteristics to running speed qualities in adolescent female soccer players. …”
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Effect of quercetin supplementation on oxidative stress and exhaustion in male soccer players by AR Ramezani, KhA Monikh

“…Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of quercetin on time to exhaustion and oxidative stress in male soccer players. Methods: This placebo‑controlled, double‑blind clinical trial was conducted on 22 football players for Six weeks. …”
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Soccer in times of covid-19: remarks on the contamination of Brazilian soccer players by Jeferson Roberto Rojo, Fernando Augusto Starepravo

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Examining the Relationship of Some Performance Tests Applied to Young Soccer Players by Erkan Bütün, Gökhan Hadi, Bekir Mehtap, Veysel Böge

“…At this point, it is aimed to examine the relationship between different performance tests applied in young soccer players in this study. 21 male soccer players (16,33± 0,66 years, height; 172,4± 6,05 cm, body weight: 57,00± 8,81 kg) from an amateur soccer team in Konya voluntarily participated in the study. …”
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Frequency of spondylolysis and chronic low back pain in young soccer players by Marcos Vaz De Lima, Aires Duarte Júnior, Pedro Baches Jorge, Flavio Fernandes Bryk, Robert Meves, Osmar Avanzi

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The Comparison of Achilles Tendon Viscoelastic Properties in Elite Runners and Soccer Players by Serkan Usgu, Yavuz Yakut, Murat Ali Çınar

“…Materials and methods: A total of 17 soccer players (age: 25.8 ± 3.4 years) and 17 runners (age: 21.5 ± 4.0 years) participated in the study. …”
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Specific relations of visual skills and executive functions in elite soccer players by Antonia Knöllner, Daniel Memmert, Marec von Lehe, Johannes Jungilligens, Hans-Erik Scharfen, Hans-Erik Scharfen

“…This cross-sectional study examined the relationship between visual skills and executive functions in elite soccer players. Fifty-nine male elite soccer players (age: 18–34 years) performed tests assessing visual clarity (left-, right-, and both eyes), contrast sensitivity, near-far quickness, and hand-eye coordination. …”
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Knee Isokinetic Profiles and Reference Values of Professional Female Soccer Players by Isabel Brígido-Fernández, Francisco García-Muro San José, Guillermo Charneco-Salguero, José Miguel Cárdenas-Rebollo, Yolanda Ortega-Latorre, Ofelia Carrión-Otero, Luis Fernández-Rosa

“…Few studies have previously evaluated isokinetic parameters in female soccer players in comparison to those in males. The aim of this study was to describe normative quadriceps (Q) and hamstring (H) muscle strength values in professional female soccer players and to examine differences between dominant leg (DL) and nondominant leg (NDL). …”
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The Efficacy of Heat Acclimatization Pre-World Cup in Female Soccer Players by César M. P. Meylan, César M. P. Meylan, César M. P. Meylan, Kimberly Bowman, Trent Stellingwerff, Trent Stellingwerff, Wendy A. Pethick, Joshua Trewin, Joshua Trewin, Michael S. Koehle

“…The efficacy of a 14-day field-based heat acclimatization (HA) training camp in 16 international female soccer players was investigated over three phases: phase 1: 8 days moderate HA (22. 1°C); phase 2: 6 days high HA (34.5°C); and phase 3: 11 days of post-HA (18.2°C), with heart rate (HR), training load, core temp (Tc), and perceptual ratings recorded throughout. …”
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