Characterization of Body Composition by Playing Position of a Soccer Team

Abstract

Body composition is of vital importance for complex sports such as football, to be able to identify sporting talent, avoid injuries and establish training objectives, improving the athlete's performance. In this way, the following research aims to evaluate the body composition of 25 male soccer players, according to the playing position they occupy in the match. The study was of a transversal descriptive type, bioimpedance equipment was used to evaluate each player, presenting the results as parameters that can be taken for this type of sports in this same training area and environment. Few differences were obtained between the players by playing position, although the goalkeepers had the largest sizes and highest fat percentages, in relation to other positions, in addition to having more muscle mass. The Means presented a negative correlation of -0.5655 between fat percentage and muscle mass. The defenders presented a correlation of 0.5725 between the percentage of fat versus muscle mass, which indicates a direct relationship. As conclusions, midfielders present a positive correlation in muscle mass and hydration, this due to their muscle mass.