Science and Soccer

"Science and Soccer - A key combination" present the very latest scientific research in soccer. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book is the most comprehensive collection of current research into football, presenting important new work in key areas such: (1) Performance analysis; (2) Nutrition; (3) Match analysis; (4) small sided games; (5) Biomechanics; (6) Women's football; (7) Testing; (8) Monitoring; (9) Futsal; (10) Psychology and sociology; (11) Talent identification and development; (12) injuries. The papers contained within this book were first presented at the World Congress on Science and Soccer, held in June 2022 in Coimbra, Portugal. The meeting was held under the auspices of the International Steering Group on Science and Football, a representative member of the World Commission of Science and Sports.