Introduction: Physical performance is a very complex subject in football. Football is characterized by high intensity intermittent capacity, changes in directions - acceleration-deceleration combination - and the quick recovery between actions during a 90-minute match. The ability of core performance and quality of functional movement are crucial roles in professional football performance. The body composition is also a key factor in the physical make-up of football players (Sutton, 2009). The aims of the study were to (1) analyse the players ability in relation to high intensity exercise capacity, (2) to examine the quality of functional movement patterns, and (3) to assess multicomplex body composition. Methods: The athletes (N=25) were tested by Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery Test Level 1 (YYIR1), that evaluates the players football specific intermittent capacity (Bangsbo, 2008). Additionally we used Functional Movement ScreenTM (FMS) system, that determined the joints mobility and stability function, core performance, quality of functional movements, and identified athletes functional asymmetries in movement patterns that are considered to be the most significant risk factors for non-contact injury (Kiesel, 2007). The global and segmental body composition was assessed by using the multi-frequency bioimpedance analyser (Inbody 720). Results: We have found differences between the players (mean ± SD age=24,32 ± 5,8yrs, height=183,8 ± 6,02 cm, weight=81,01 ± 7,82 kg) YYIR1 performances (p‹0,05) and segmental body composition (p‹0,05) by players football specific positions. Correlations were determined between FMS and body composition parameters using Pearson product correlation coefficients (p‹0.05). The average ± SD score regarding FMS was 15,16 ± 1,8 points. Discussion: There are many standards contributing to high level of football capabilities. It is fundamental to establish the key factors of physical performance and certain aspects of the injury potential, in order to determine the individuals players performance during the game.
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