Tactical behaviour of soccer players from different playing positions throughout a season

Authors

  • Pedro Emilio Drumond Moreira Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
  • Raphael Brito e Sousa Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
  • Juan Carlos Pérez Morales Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
  • Pablo Juan Greco Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
  • M. Perla Moreno Arroyo Universidad de Extremadura
  • Gibson Moreira Praça Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i39.75970

Keywords:

Soccer, tactical behavior, sports performance

Abstract

Abstract. This study aimed at comparing tactical behavior and performance of soccer players from different playing positions throughout a season. The sample was composed of defenders (n=six), midfielders (n=15) and forwards (n=nine) (mean age 14.1, standard deviation=0.6). The players were evaluated using the FUT-SAT field test, which allows the evaluation of offensive and defensive incidence of tactical principles, as well as the percentage of positive tactical actions. Data were compared by a two-way ANOVA considering the factor “playing position” (defender, midfielder, and forward) throughout the season. Forwards carried out more actions on the offensive principle of space and width than defenders and midfielders throughout the season (p = .04). In addition, an improvement in tactical performance was verified (p = .001), as well as some variations regarding the incidence of offensive unity and defensive coverage actions throughout the season in all positions (p = .001).

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Published

2021-01-01

How to Cite

Moreira, P. E. D., Sousa, R. B. e, Morales, J. C. P., Greco, P. J., Arroyo, M. P. M., & Praça, G. M. (2021). Tactical behaviour of soccer players from different playing positions throughout a season. Retos, 39, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v0i39.75970

Issue

Vol. 39 (2021)

Section

Original Research Article

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