The purpose of this study was comparison of anthropometric, body composition, and physiological characteristics of Iranian national team and Premier-League futsal players. A number of 16 Futsal players of Iran National Team (INT) (25.93± 3.88 age) and a number of 16 players present in Iranian premier-league (IPL) (26.12 ± 4.01 age) of Futsal were tested. As anthropometric characteristics, thigh circumference and length, calf circumference and length, and sitting height and as body composition characteristics, height, weight, body fat percentage, lean body mass, and BMI were measured. Physiological profiles were composed of aerobic and anaerobic power, speed (10 & 20m run), agility, and flexibility. For lean body mass, BMI, agility, and 10m speed, there is significant difference between INT and IPL groups (respectively, p= 0.031, p= 0.017, p= 0.009, p= 0.005). In summary, these results showed that some of body composition and physiological characteristics were higher in INT players than ILP players. These results can help coaches in players choosing.
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