Selected 15-year-old boy and girl football players’ continuation with football and competitive level in young adulthood: the impact of individual and contextual factors

This study investigates players who have been selected to a district team in the Swedish Football Association U15 talent programme. Using register data on all 15-year-old boy and girl (3943 boys 4056 girls born between 1986 1996) from Sweden’s 24 football districts, we analysed relationships club affiliation at age 15, player population of district, date birth, continuation with competitive level as young adults. The results show that higher percentage than continued playing into adulthood is related size. Belonging an elite 15 reduces likelihood 21, but it has no effect 21. In addition, larger districts played were more likely play sum, shows size affect whether continue they