Key result
Australian-based national team footballers experienced significantly greater return travel durations and more overnight trips compared to European- and Asian-based players.
Why the study?
The regularity, volume, and nature of travel undertaken by elite footballers for national team duties had not previously been described, despite potential negative effects on performance and wellbeing.
Authors
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Greater travel burden for Australian-based players warrants scheduling review; leaves open effects on recovery and performance.
Observational (n=58)
Clements et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Elite football players (n=58). Travel for national team duties based on club location vs. Comparisons between Australian, European, and Asian club locations was evaluated on Travel demands including time zone change, total travel time, flight time, and overnight trips. Australian-based national team footballers experienced significantly greater return travel durations and more overnight trips compared to European- and Asian-based players.
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