Anthropometric characteristics( weight and height)‎ of young soccer players according to their level of play

Abstract EN

The aim of the study is to analyze some anthropometrics parameters ( weight and height ) among youth Algerian soccer players ranging from U13 to U19 and to compare the players profiles between different competitive divisions ( Elite -Sub elite and Amateur) according to Algerian soccer federation.

Data from 386 subjects were analyzed (214 E – 95 Sub -77 A).

Generally, anthropometric characteristics of different competitive divisions seems similar across all ages, the only exception was registered in U19, where the elite players were heavier than amateur, in general, Anthropometry measure (weight -height) have shown to be not discriminative between successful and less successful youth soccer players and can't be determinant of talent identification.