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

• Main Authors: Chris Saward (Author), Mark Hulse (Author), John G. Morris (Author), Heita Goto (Author), Caroline Sunderland (Author), Mary E. Nevill (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...