Analyzing the Evolution of Physical Performance Metrics in the Belgian First Division Football League: a six-season perspective ...

The study conducted on the evolution of physical performance parameters in the Belgian First Division Football League over a span of six seasons aimed to investigate the progression and intensity of the game. It looked into various metrics, such as the total distance covered in different speed zones, high-speed running, sprint, accelerations, decelerations and effective playtime across both regular and playoff games. A particular focus was on understanding whether playoff games exhibited a higher intensity than regular season games by analyzing player movements and exertions. Furthermore, the... Mehr ...