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This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 12-week combined FIFA 11+ Kids and proprioceptive–neuromuscular training program on young male soccer players' performance.

June 11, 2026International Journal of Sports Medicine

Combined FIFA 11+ Kids and Neuromuscular Training Effects in Youth Soccer Players

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MTMohamed TounsiUniversity of Sousse FAFares AiouazUniversity of Sousse AAAmal AchecheUniversity of Sousse

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Randomized trial examines physical performance in youth soccer players, suggesting effective new training methods.

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This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a 12-week combined FIFA 11+ Kids and proprioceptive–neuromuscular training program on young male soccer players' performance.
Randomized trial with 40 male players aged 12-13 years assigned to experimental (n=20) and control (n=20) groups.
The intervention consisted of three training sessions per week over 12 weeks, incorporating FIFA 11+ Kids and specific neuromuscular exercises.
Pre- and post-tests measured anthropometry, sprints, vertical jumps, agility, Y-Balance, and stabilometric performance.
In the experimental group, leg muscle volume increased by 5.53% (p=0.007).
Sprint times improved significantly, with reductions of 5.16% at 5 m (p=0.004) and 4.75% at 10 m (p=0.008).
Y-Balance scores improved significantly, with a 35.19% reduction in unipodal mediolateral sway (p=0.001).

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Tounsi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a533380c8f91e7f39ed87 https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2881-1706

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