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The aim is to evaluate the relationships between physical performance and match characteristics among elite academy soccer players across various age groups.

August 6, 2026International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

Relationships between physical performance characteristics and match characteristics of English academy soccer players

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BDB. DickinsonRotherham General Hospital PJPaul A. JonesUniversity of Wollongong PCPaul ComfortEdith Cowan University

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Examines the links between physical performance and match characteristics in elite academy soccer players, suggesting strength improvements for enhanced performance.

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The aim is to evaluate the relationships between physical performance and match characteristics among elite academy soccer players across various age groups.
Analyzed pooled data from 60 elite academy soccer players aged U15 to U23.
Measured physical performance metrics including eccentric hamstring strength, isometric mid-thigh pull, and various jumping tests.
Determined correlation coefficients to assess relationships between physical performance and match characteristics.
Moderate correlations found between isometric and dynamic performance tests with match characteristics (r = 0.41, p ≤ 0.004 for isometric mid-thigh pull).
Relative strength measures showed weak to no correlations with match outputs.
Players with better physical qualities demonstrated greater match performance outputs.

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Dickinson et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7437ba764cddc9499d54db https://doi.org/10.1177/17479541261469980

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Examines the links between physical performance and match characteristics in elite academy soccer players, suggesting strength improvements for enhanced performance.

Relationships between physical performance characteristics and match characteristics of English academy soccer players

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Relationships between physical performance characteristics and match characteristics of English academy soccer players

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