The Football Science Institute continues to contribute to the creation and development of scientific knowledge in soccer. FSI LAB aims to investigate and disseminate the science behind football, addressing the needs and concerns of FSI students and partner clubs by providing scientific answers and real resources to be applied on the field. The FSI Lab
Ketone Ester Supplementation Improves Some Aspects of Cognitive Function during a Simulated Soccer Match after Induced Mental Fatigue. Quinones MD(1), Lemon PWR(1). Nutrients. 2022 Oct 19;14(20):4376. doi: 10.3390/nu14204376. In this study 9 recreationally active men performed a 40-min mental fatiguing task and then completed a 45-min simulated soccer half game consuming either ketone monoester supplement
Are sprint accelerations related to groin injuries? A biomechanical analysis of adolescent soccer players. Dupré T(1)(2), Potthast W(1). Sports Biomech. 2022 Oct 19:1-13. doi: 10.1080/14763141.2022.2133740. This study on 22 adolescent male soccer players analysing the first ground contact of a linear sprint acceleration with 3D motion capture and inverse dynamics from force plates found a
Influence of Tactical Behaviour on Running Performance in The Three Most Successful Soccer Teams During the Competitive Season of The Spanish First Division. Asian-Clemente J, Suarez-Arrones L, Requena B, Santalla A. J Hum Kinet. 2022 Apr 26;82:135-144. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2022-0040. This study analyzes the influence of tactical behavior on physical performance of the three best Spanish
FSI is delighted to renew and expand our partnership with the Swedish Football Association to include education, scientific collaborations and internships. We are delighted to extend our cooperation with FSI, a highly respected actor in football and sports science. To fulfil our mission to develop Swedish football we need to work with the best, says
External Workload Compared Between Competitive and Non-Competitive Matches for Professional Male Soccer Players. Asian-Clemente J, Requena B, Owen A, Santalla A. J Hum Kinet. 2022 Sep 8;83:175-184. doi: 10.2478/hukin-2022-0057. This study in 10 elite male soccer players during official (n = 12), friendly (n = 7) and training (n = 6) matches and a 5
The Use of Sand as an alternative surface for Training, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation in English Professional Football and barriers to implementation: A Cross-sectional survey of medical staff. Richardson MC, English B, Chesterton P. Sci Med Footb. 2022 Sep 15. doi: 10.1080/24733938.2022.2125566. This cross-sectional survey of the medical personnel (one per club) of all 92
Football Science Institute has reached an educational cooperation agreement with Cádiz CF. Founded in 1910, Cádiz Club de Fútbol is one of the most recognized clubs in Spain. It was promoted to the top flight for the first time in 1977, and since then has spent a total of 15 seasons in the top league.
Perspectives of the barriers and enablers to nutritional adherence in professional male academy football players. Carter JL, Lee DJ, Ranchordas MK, Cole M. Sci Med Footb. 2022 Sep 9. doi: 10.1080/24733938.2022.2123554. This study used interviews with 13 professional young players, 12 sports nutritionists, and 10 coaches finding 7 key themes relating to the young players’
Melatonin supplementation alleviates cellular damage and physical performance decline induced by an intensive training period in professional soccer players. Farjallah MA, Ghattassi K, Kamoun A, Graja A, Ben Mahmoud L, Driss T, Jamoussi K, Sahnoun Z, Souissi N, Zmijewski P, Hammouda O. PLoS One. 2022 Sep 2;17(9):e0273719. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273719. eCollection 2022. This study on