Background Athletic performance is a multigenic trait, which had drawn a lot of research attention. Aim To investigate the correlation between sports-related polygenic profiles, postural stability, power and muscle strength performances among the elite football players. Methods 23 elite football players (age = 18.09 ± 0.42) were genotyped and the total genotype scores (TGS) for the 10 genetic variants that were associated with endurance and/or power (ACE rs1799752, ACTN3 rs1815739, PPARA rs4253778, PPARGC1A rs8192678, ADRB2 rs1042714, IL6 rs1800795, AGT rs699, NOS3 rs2070744, MTHFR rs1801131 and PPARG rs1801282) were calculated. The associations between TGS and the performance parameters were analysed using Pearson`s correlation analysis. Results Higher power TGS were correlated with improved muscle strength, power performances and postural stability. Significant positive correlations were observed between power TGS, hamstring eccentric peak torques, Hecc:Qcon ratio and horizontal jump distance (r = 0.53, p < 0.01; r = 0.48, p < 0.05; and r = 0.42, p < 0.05, respectively); whereas, significant negative correlations were detected within the anteroposterior postural stability and overall stability scores (r = - 0.57, P < 0.01 and r = - 0.43, p < 0.05, respectively). Higher endurance TGS were correlated with poorer postural stability, in which significant positive correlation was discovered between the endurance TGS and anteroposterior stability score (r = 0.42, p < 0.05). Conclusions Higher power TGS is beneficial for postural stability, power and strength performances. Therefore, by personalizing training based on the genetic factors may optimize player`s performance.
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