Abstract :

This study aims to evaluate the physical fitness and motor ability of Brazzaville’s U19 footballers according to playing position. Method: A cross- sectional study was conducted with a total of 33 U19 football players aged 18.75 ± 0.95 years. Data collection consisted of anthropometric measurements, physical fitness (YYIR1 distance and VO₂max) and motor ability (agility, explosive power and upper limbs strength) and the playing positions. Agility, explosive power and upper limbs strength (Barrow moter ability test) whereas YYIR1 distance and VO₂max (YO-YO intermittent recovery level 1) were measured on three separate days. The data were analyzed using SPSS software 25.0. Results: Explosive powers as well as upper limb strength were significantly higher in goalkeepers than in midfielders, attackers and defenders (p < 0.001; p < 0.001). The distance covered by midfielders and VO₂max were significantly higher than that of defenders, attackers and goalkeepers (p < 0.001; p <0.001). Conclusion: Physical fitness was high among midfielders while motor ability was high among goalkeepers. The different playing positions on the field are characterized by specific activities and physical requirements.

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Keywords :

Football players, Motor ability, Playing position Physical fitness, U19.

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