Anthropometry, Physiological Characteristics and Motor Performances of Young Male Soccer Players in Cameroon According to Their Age Category and Playing Position

Heumou Foundje Fabrice; Temfemo Abdou; Bika Lele Elysée Claude; Ngom Both Paul; Guessogo Wiliam Richard; Mekoulou Ndongo Jerson; Mandengue Samuel Honoré; Bongue Bienvenu; Beyiha Gérard; Assomo Ndemba Peguy Brice

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Anthropometry, Physiological Characteristics and Motor Performances of Young Male Soccer Players in Cameroon According to Their Age Category and Playing Position

Heumou Foundje Fabrice, Temfemo Abdou, Bika Lele Elysée Claude, Ngom Both Paul, Guessogo Wiliam Richard, Mekoulou Ndongo Jerson, Mandengue Samuel Honoré, Bongue Bienvenu, Beyiha Gérard, Assomo Ndemba Peguy Brice

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Introduction: This study aimed at examining the anthropometry, physiological parameters and performances of young footballers recruited and formed in Cameroon without data base and physical fitness assessments. Methods: 128 young soccer players from two training structures subdivided into 3 categories (46 U13, 41 U15 and 41 U17) and 6 playing positions participated in this study. Their height, body mass, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and resting heart rate were determined prior to the linear sprints test (10m and 20m), vertical jump, and Léger’s shuttle run test over 20m. Data analysis and comparisons between categories and playing positions have been carried out using Statview 0.5. Differences were considered significant for p < 0.05. Results: The mean values of anthropometric parameters and blood pressure significantly increased with age category whereas resting heart rate decreased. Central defenders and goalkeepers were respectively tallest and heaviest. In general, performances increased significantly from U13 to U15 and tend to stagnate between U15 and U17 with no significant difference between playing positions. Conclusion: This study provided preliminary references in the identification and follow up of young cameroonian talents belonging to their age categories and playing positions. Developing aerobic endurance is the main emergency particularly for U17 players.

Published in	International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education (Volume 8, Issue 4)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijsspe.20230804.12
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Soccer, Young Male, Assessment, Anthropometry, Physiological Characteristics, Performance, Playing Position, Cameroon

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Heumou Foundje Fabrice

Department of Biology of Animal Organisms, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Temfemo Abdou

Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sport Unit, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Bika Lele Elysée Claude

Department of Biology of Animal Organisms, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Ngom Both Paul

Department of Biology of Animal Organisms, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Guessogo Wiliam Richard

Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sport Unit, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Mekoulou Ndongo Jerson

Department of Biology of Animal Organisms, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Mandengue Samuel Honoré

Department of Biology of Animal Organisms, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Bongue Bienvenu

Department of Public Heath, Mines Saint-Etienne, INSERM, U1059 Sainbiose, 42023, Jean Monnet University, Saint-Étienne, France
Beyiha Gérard

Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon
Assomo Ndemba Peguy Brice

Physiology and Medicine of Physical Activities and Sport Unit, University of Douala, Douala, Cameroon

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AU  - Heumou Foundje Fabrice
AU  - Temfemo Abdou
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AU  - Ngom Both Paul
AU  - Guessogo Wiliam Richard
AU  - Mekoulou Ndongo Jerson
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