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Physical match performance of elite soccer players from the English Championship League and the English Premier League:The effects of opponent ranking and positional differences

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dc.contributor.authorMorgans, Ryland
dc.contributor.authorMichele, Rocco Di
dc.contributor.authorCeylan, Ibrahim H.
dc.contributor.authorRyan, Ben
dc.contributor.authorHaslam, Chris
dc.contributor.authorKing, Matthew
dc.contributor.authorZmijewski, Piotr
dc.contributor.authorOliveira, Rafael
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-02T17:04:36Z
dc.date.available2025-01-02T17:04:36Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to examine physical match performance and the effects of opponent ranking and positional differences in both the English Championship League (ECL) and the English Premier League (EPL) over five consecutive seasons. Fifty-four professional outfield soccer players (average age 24.6±5.4 years, weight 76.6±6.9 kg, height 1.79±0.09 m) from an English club were involved. Physical data obtained with the 18 Hz GPS technology tracking system from 213 regular-season matchesspanning the complete 2018/19 to 2022/23 seasons were examined. The results showed that, considering the level of the opponent, total distance (TD), high-intensity distance (HSR), and the number of decelerations (DEC) significantly varied in both EPL and ECL(p < 0.05, p < 0.05, p < 0.05 respectively). Additionally, opponent level influenced sprint distances (Spr) and accelerations (ACC) in the EPL (p < 0.05, p < 0.05) but not in the ECL. The highest running metrics were noted when the team played against a high-ranked opponent. Concerning positional roles, more physical metrics were influenced by opponent level in the ECL (centre-backs (TD, ACC), full-backs (TD, DEC), centre midfielders (TD, HSR, Spr, DEC), attacking midfielders (TD, Spr, DEC), centre forwards (TD)) than in the EPL (centre midfielders (TD, HSR, DEC), attacking midfielders (TD, DEC), centre forwards (TD)). These findings contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how players from different positions perform in elite soccer match-play against varying opposition rankings. Coaches may then tailor tactical approaches, positional, and individualized training regimens to address the specific physical demands associated with matches against different-ranked opponents.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationMorgans, R., Michele, R., Ceylan, I., Ryan, B., Haslam, C., & King, M. et al. (2025). Physical match performance of elite soccer players from the English Championship League and the English Premier League: The effects of opponent ranking and positional differences. Biology of Sport, 42(1), 29-38. https://doi.org/10.5114/biolsport.2025.139079pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.5114/biolsport.2025.139079pt_PT
dc.identifier.eissn2083-1862
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.15/5056
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherInstitute of Sport – National Research Institutept_PT
dc.relation.publisherversionfile:///C:/Arquivo/Downloads/BS_Art_54010-10.pdfpt_PT
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectsoccerpt_PT
dc.subjectmatch analysispt_PT
dc.subjectphysical performancept_PT
dc.subjectseasonal trendspt_PT
dc.subjectstandard of competitionpt_PT
dc.subjectopponent rankingpt_PT
dc.subjectpositional differencespt_PT
dc.titlePhysical match performance of elite soccer players from the English Championship League and the English Premier League:The effects of opponent ranking and positional differencespt_PT
dc.typejournal article
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oaire.citation.conferencePlaceWarsaw, Polandpt_PT
oaire.citation.endPage38pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue42pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage29pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleBiology of Sportpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume1pt_PT
person.familyNameOliveira
person.givenNameRafael
person.identifier.ciencia-id9C16-7F53-1375
person.identifier.orcid0000-0001-6671-6229
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