Soccer science: are we misreading Players' real exertion?

NCT ID NCT07321496

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study looks at whether the way we measure the hardest parts of a soccer game (the most demanding periods) is accurate. Right now, scientists use the same fixed numbers for all players, but that might not show each player's true effort. Researchers will compare those fixed numbers with numbers adjusted for each player's own ability, using GPS data from 50 top-level soccer players.

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Locations

  • Universidade da Maia

    Maia, Portugal

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