Anthropometric and physical fitness profiles of Tunisian female soccer players: Associations with field position

Kammoun, Maher; Trabelsi, Omar; Gharbi, A.; Masmoudi, Liwa; Ghorbel, Sleh; Tabka, Zouhaïr; Chamari, Karim

doi:10.5507/ag.2020.013

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“…These data are in line with those reported in the report on the Canada 2015 World Cup [45], which describes that Gs (vs. field players) were the heaviest (67 ± 5.2 vs. 59.8 ± 6.1 kg) and tallest (173.6 ± 4.1 vs. 166.4 ± 6.6 cm). Something similar was found by Kammoun et al [11] with first-division players of the Tunisian league, where the goalkeepers presented a significantly higher difference (p < 0.001) in weight and height. However, these results are not in agreement with those obtained by Lockie et al [46], who found no differences between football players of different playing positions in weight and height (p > 0.05).…”

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“…Similar results were found with respect to %Fat, showing differences between playing positions (p = 0.010) (ES = 0.216) (Table 1), with Gs obtaining the greatest levels of %Fat; in this case, significant differences were detected between Gs and Fs. In a recent study with professional football players, significant differences were reported (p = 0.036) in %Fat between players, with Gs showing the greatest %Fat values compared to the rest of the players [3], the same findings presented by Kammoun et al [11] where the outfield players had significantly (p < 0.001) lower fat percentages than the goalkeepers. Despite this study, as well as our findings, no significant differences were observed in body fat between field players.…”

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“…Something similar was also reported by Romero-Caballero and colleagues [49], who did not detect differences in the CMJ test in female football players (p = 0.848). However, Sedano et al [50] did show differences between positions (p < 0.05), probably due to the fact that their participants were non-elite players, something similar was seen in the study by Kammoun et al [11] with Tunisian players, showing differences in CMJ between outfield players (p < 0.05). Therefore, it is possible that the value of this variable does not seem to distinguish between playing positions in elite football players.…”

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“…In the test, the participants carried out three attempts and for the CMJ, each participant started from an upright standing position: the hands were placed on the hips throughout the test to eliminate any influence of arm swing. The participant rapidly squatted down until the knees were bent at approximately 90 degrees and then immediately jumped vertically as high as possible, landing on both feet at the same time [11]. This test was assessed by an Optojump Microgate ® contact platform (Bolzano, Italy), with 3 min of rest between repetitions.…”

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“…For sports disciplines such as European football, the morphological structure that affects sports performance is already known [9]. There are differences in body composition between periods of the season (higher values of adipose tissue in the transition period vs. the competition period) [10] as well as differences in anthropometric values between positions of game [11]. A study conducted with young male players reported that goalkeepers have statistically significantly higher body height and humerus width compared to players who play in other team positions and more weight compared to players who play in the middle and forward positions.…”

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Anthropometric Profile and Physical Fitness Performance Comparison by Game Position in the Chile Women’s Senior National Football Team

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The aim of this study was to explore the anthropometric profile and evaluate physical fitness variables of the members of the Chile women’s national football team based on their playing positions. Fifty football players participated in this study, which was carried out during the period of training for the France 2019 Women’s World Cup and the Japan 2020 Olympic Games. Body composition and physical condition (muscular strength, sprint, agility, and aerobic fitness) were assessed. The goalkeepers showed greater weight (p < 0.001), height (p = 0.002), and %Fat (p = 0.010) compared to the rest of the playing positions. There were also differences between positions in relative strength (RS) (p = 0.001), running speed at 10 and 30 m (T10 and T30, respectively), agility (AGI) (p < 0.001), and yo-yo test (MYYR1) (p < 0.001). RS, T10, T30, and countermovement jump (CMJ) were significantly correlated (p ≤ 0.05) with anthropometric variables (p ≤ 0.05). MYYR1 was also significantly correlated with anthropometric variables (p ≤ 0.05). In conclusion, goalkeepers show greater weight and height, as well as worse results in MYYR1, AGI, T10, T30, and RS compared to the rest of the players. Forwards present better performance in running speed and agility. Better performance in physical condition is associated with better body composition values (greater muscle mass and lower fat mass). Greater relative strength indicates greater performance in explosive actions. Therefore, to meet the demands of high competition, it is important to establish ideal profiles in anthropometry and physical condition variables based on the playing position.

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Analogical and Diversification of Anthropometric and Motor Performance Characteristics among Female Universities Soccer Players in Ghana

Timothy¹,

Omoniyi²,

De-Gualle³

2023

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There are uneven academic sports policies and sociocultural diversities in Ghana. While academic sports policies and sociocultural diversities often call for acclimatization of athletes, scarce research on the analogical and diversification anthropometric and motor performance characteristics restricts decision-making policy on female soccer participation. This study presents the analogical and diversifications of the anthropometric and motor performance characteristics among the university female soccer athletes. The cross-sectional study had 44 female athletes from topmost universities with mean age of 21.54±1.79 years and playing experience of 6.75±1.51 years. Leg length, thigh girth, calf girth, upper arm length, forearm length, upper arm girth, chest girth, finger span, speed, leg power, abdominal strength, agility, flexibility, upper body strength, distant kick, dribbling, and accuracy were measured, compared among institutions, and with international normative values (INV). There was no significant difference in all characteristics except abdominal strength (P = .000), distant kick (P = .009), thigh girth (P = .003), and calf girth (P = .002). When compared to INV, there was significant difference in all characteristics except the upper arm length (p= .587), forearm length (p= .734), and agility (p= .479). This study suggests that female soccer players in all the topmost universities in Ghana are equally good sports potentials for national recruitment.

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The role of anthropometry, physical, psychological and personality for elite athletes in competitive sports

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Sutoro,

Putra

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Background and Study Aim. This study aims to describe and explore the anthropometric, physical, psychological, and personality traits of elite Papuan Indonesian athletes in seven different sports, namely weightlifting, rowing, cricket, futsal gateball, sailing, and hang-gliding. Material and Methods. A total of 118 athletes (80 men, 38 women with a mean age of 25.05±6.9) from these seven categories were selected. Furthermore, the anthropometric measurement consists of height, weight, and body mass index. At the same time, physical ability is made up of five components, namely flexibility, arm muscle strength, abdominal muscle strength, leg muscle power, and aerobic endurance. The psychological ability and personality characteristics were also measured using the Psychological Skill Inventory for Sport (PSIS) and the Athlete's Personality Inventory (IKA). Results. There were significant differences in the six variables (p<0.01), but no significant difference in the other variables (p>0.05). The six variables include height, BMI, arm and abdominal muscle strength, leg muscle power, and aerobic endurance with F and p-values of 3.052 and 0.008 (p<0.01), 3.497 and 0.003 (p<0.01), 9.822 and 0.001 (p<0.01), 11.855 and .001 (p <0.01), 52.747 and 0.001 (p<0.01), and 11.298 and 0.001 (p<0.01). The other four variables include weight, flexibility, psychological abilities, and personality traits, showed no significant difference (p>0.05). Aerobic endurance variables, in general, had a significant relationship with anthropometric variables and other physical aspects. However, psychological variables and personality characteristics did not significantly correlate with other variables. Conclusions. The anthropometric and physical aspects of athletes tended to have differences based on sports. However, psychological variables and personality characteristics had no relationship with physical and anthropometric aspects.

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Anthropometric and physical fitness profiles of Tunisian female soccer players: Associations with field position

Cited by 12 publications

References 29 publications

Anthropometric Profile and Physical Fitness Performance Comparison by Game Position in the Chile Women’s Senior National Football Team

Anthropometric Profile and Physical Fitness Performance Comparison by Game Position in the Chile Women’s Senior National Football Team

Analogical and Diversification of Anthropometric and Motor Performance Characteristics among Female Universities Soccer Players in Ghana

The role of anthropometry, physical, psychological and personality for elite athletes in competitive sports

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