ANTHROPOMETRIC PROFILE AT U-15 TO PROFESSIONAL ON BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM SOCCER PLAYERS

ABSTRACT Introduction: Although competitiveness rises progressively increases according to age groups, players must stand out in their playing position at all ages win a spot on National Teams. The differences among match physical and technical demands could also influence which anthropometrical aspects would be most importantly considered for Team selection. Objectives: This study aimed describe compare the anthropometric profile of soccer from U15 professional categories Brazilian Soccer Team. Methods: sample consisted 673 U15, U17, U20, U23 PRO. Measurements height, body mass, sum seven skinfolds Football Confederation database between 2013 2021 were used players’ profile. Players grouped categories, position, those who selected or not selected. Results: As expected, results indicate that mass with stabilizes category onwards. Body increase within (U15.1 vs. U15.2), while height U17 (U17.1 U17.2). Defenders fullbacks stabilize stature prior midfielders, strikers, goalkeepers later, midfielders strikers U23. Goalkeepers defenders greatest compared other positions categories. non-selected different had similar profiles. Conclusion: From results, there is diversity difference maturation positions. can by coaches, trainers sport scientists as normative data about men's teams, establishing benchmark. Level Evidence III; Retrospective Comparative Study.