Analysis of team success based on match technical and running performance in a professional soccer league

Abstract

Abstract Background The aims of this study were to (1) determine the match technical and running performance required by different teams based on their final ranking position in a professional soccer league; and (2) analyze the correlation between teams’ success at the end of the season and variables related to match technical and running performance. Methods These performance data were collected during a total of 612 matches in the German Bundesliga. The final ranking position and the total of points obtained by each team at the end of the season were registered for the analysis of the correlation between team success and performance. Results The main findings were that there was a significant interaction (p 0.7; p ≤ 0.01) with the total of points obtained at the end of the season. Conclusions Strength and conditioning coaches may consider these results to develop adequate training strategies, which may not only optimize performance but also reduce the injury risk.

Keywords

• Football
• Match analysis
• Tracking
• Load
• Physical and technical activity