Physical match performance and creatine kinase levels in elite football players

Many studies have shown that creatine kinase (CK) concentration increases following an elite-level football competition. However, the relationship between match performance and CK levels at 72 hours after is still unclear. The aim of this study was to determine physical data blood post-match in elite players. included 11 male players (age=26.36±3.29 years, height=181.60±6.1 cm, weight=75.41±5.96 kg). Capillary samples were collected from participants approximately examined by reflectance photometry. Physical 2 consecutive matches a Turkish Super League team (while competing UEFA Europa League) computerized video tracking system. There no significant correlation players’ level their total distance (p=0.6012), high-intensity (20-24 km/h) running (p=0.8837), or sprinting (p=0.235). also not correlated with percentage covered (r=-0.62, p=0.052). moderate strong negative correlations observed (r=-0.67, p=0.032) (r=-0.70, p=0.022). current suggests benefit evaluating distances game concentrations while planning recovery interventions.