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June 20, 2026SciOpen Access

Influence of Age Category and Anthropometric Characteristics on Aerobic and Explosive Performance in Youth Soccer Players

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GGGiuseppe GiardulloUniversity of VeronaMTManuele TalebUniversity of VeronaGRGaetano RaiolaPegaso University

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Overview

Randomized trial examines physical performance associations in youth soccer players, indicating age impacts strongly.

Key Points

  • The aim is to examine how age category, body mass, and height affect aerobic and explosive performance in youth soccer players.
  • Forty-five male players (15 U16, 15 U17, 15 U19) were assessed through standardised field testing sessions.
  • Tests included the 45–15 test for maximal aerobic speed and vertical jump tests (squat jump, countermovement jump).
  • Multivariate analysis followed by univariate analyses for each performance indicator was performed.
  • Age category significantly influenced overall performance (p < 0.001; η2p = 0.482).
  • In univariate analyses, significant associations with age category were found for SJ (p = 0.005), CMJ (p < 0.001), CMJ_FH (p = 0.004), and MAS (p < 0.001).
  • Performance increased progressively from U16 to U19 players, especially in aerobic capacity.

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Giardullo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a362f63db0793dc1a536e69https://doi.org/10.3390/sci8060139
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