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February 13, 2026International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

Key Performance Indicators in Elite Female Football: Associations Between Sprints, Duels, and Match Results

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RVRodrigo Villaseca-VicuñaJBJoel Barrera-DíazFOFernando Manuel Otero-Saborido

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Analyzes performance indicators influencing match outcomes in elite female football, suggesting quality of actions is key.

Key Points

  • This research aims to analyze the association between performance indicators and match outcomes in elite female football.
  • Collected data from 27 elite female players across 34 official FIFA matches.
  • Measured physical performance using 10-Hz GPS tracking metrics.
  • Assessed technical-tactical performance with InStat software.
  • Applied one-way analysis of variance and multinomial logistic regression to analyze data.
  • Lost matches had higher perceived exertion, total distance, and player load, along with more decelerations.
  • Won matches featured significantly more high-speed running, effective passes, and successful duels.
  • Match outcomes correlated significantly with high-speed running, duels won, and goals scored or conceded.

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Villaseca-Vicuña et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698ebedd85a1ff6a93016263https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2025-0408
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