Body composition of young soccer players

Purpose: The main aim of this study was to examine and analyse the body composition young soccer players across different age groups. Methods: A cross-sectional carried out among 126 divided into categories: U15 – 53 (age=14.68±0.47); U17 51 (age=16.47±0.50); U19 22 (age=18.05±0.38). subjects’ height measured using an anthropometer, while their TANITA BC-420MA digital scale. Results: On average, in group had significantly lower height, weight, mass index fat free than players, but a higher percentage (p < 0.05). In addition percent mass, which tends decrease with age, results also demonstrate significant non-linear increases lean concurrent players’ ages. Conclusion: These indicate that younger have absolute values morphological characteristics compared senior players.