Anthropometric and Somatotype Characteristics of Young Soccer Players: Differences Among Categories, Subcategories, and Playing Position

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Fabrizio PerroniCarlo Baldari

Abstract

Considering that anthropometric parameters are important factors in the performance of the soccer players, the aim of this study was to explore the differences in anthropometric and somatotype characteristics of Italian young soccer players. Weight, height, body mass index, and somatotype of 112 young soccer players, grouped in Giovanissimi "A" (14 years), "B" (13 years), and "C" (12 years) as well as Allievi "B" (15 years) and "A" (16 years) and "Juniores" (older than 17 years), were evaluated. Statistical analysis tests were computed at p ≤ 0.05, and an analysis of variance for each somatotype was calculated to analyze the main effects and interactions of the factors: categories, subcategories, and playing position. Bonferroni's post hoc analysis was used to identify differences among mean values. Considering all subjects, we have found significant differences in categories, subcategories, and playing position between anthropometric values and a somatotype value of 2.8-3.8-2.9. Significant differences have found among goalkeepers and the others playing position in endomorphy (p ≤ 0.001) and with defenders and midfielders in ectomorphy (p < 0.01) components, whereas no differences in mesomorphy. Analyzing the interaction betwe...Continue Reading

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Jul 21, 2017·Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research·Víctor Cárdenas-FernándezAlfonso Castillo-Rodríguez
Jan 31, 2017·Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research·Fabrizio PerroniCarlo Baldari
Nov 14, 2019·Nutrición hospitalaria·Pablo Antonio López CáceresRafael Moreno Rojas
May 1, 2021·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health·Stefania ToselliLuciana Zaccagni

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