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September 10, 2025Applied SciencesOpen Access

From Youth to Senior: External Load Progression and Positional Differences in Spanish Women’s National Teams During World Cup Competitions

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IMIsmel MazolaMVMiguel ValdésBRBlanca Romero‐Moraleda

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Overview

Analysis demonstrates significant differences in external load across age categories, highlighting positional demands in elite football.

Key Points

  • Senior players showed greater external load demands compared to U-20 and U-17 teams, especially in high-speed activities.
  • Total distance covered was significantly higher for seniors in both full backs and central midfielders, indicating growth in performance.
  • High metabolic load distances reflected very large differences between senior and junior categories, emphasizing training needs.
  • Positional analysis reinforces the importance of tailored development programs to enhance performance among young athletes.

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Mazola et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1ad6a54b1d3bfb60e5ba1https://doi.org/10.3390/app15158421
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