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Physical capacity, not skeletal maturity, distinguishes competitive levels in male Norwegian U14 soccer players

Exercise Physiology
Author
Grendstad et al.
Used Parameters : PBF, FFM

Publication Year : 2019

Country : Norway

Journal : Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports

The main aim of the present study was to compare skeletal maturity level and physical capacities between male Norwegian soccer players playing at elite, sub‐elite and non‐elite level. Secondary, we aimed to investigate the association between skeletal maturity level and physical capacities. One hundred and two U14 soccer players (12.8‐14.5 years old) recruited from four local clubs, and a regional team were tested for bone age and physical capacities. Bone age was estimated with x‐ray of their left hand and used to indicate …
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