Longitudinal Physical Development of Future Professional Male Soccer Players: Implications for Talent Identification and Development?

The present study examined if elite youth male association football (soccer) players aged 8–19 y (n = 2,875) from the English talent development system, who ultimately achieved professional status differed in stature, body mass, and physical performance (20-m sprint speed, slalom agility speed, vert...

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Main Authors: Chris Saward, Mark Hulse, John G. Morris, Heita Goto, Caroline Sunderland, Mary E. Nevill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2020.578203/full