Molecular, Physical, and Technical Performance Response After a Competitive Match in Male Professional Soccer Players
Background: Male professional soccer players frequently compete in multiple matches weekly, and each match significantly impacts their homeostasis, health, and performance. This study evaluates players response at 48 h post-match by combining biological and GPS data. Investigating biochemical and pe...
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| author | Alessandra Modesti Rosamaria Militello Alice Tanturli Alice Santi Massimo Gulisano Cristian Petri Luca Pengue Alessio Pellegrino Pietro Amedeo Modesti Simone Luti |
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| description | Background: Male professional soccer players frequently compete in multiple matches weekly, and each match significantly impacts their homeostasis, health, and performance. This study evaluates players response at 48 h post-match by combining biological and GPS data. Investigating biochemical and performance metrics offers insights into the physical demands of high-intensity exercise, essential for optimizing performance, recovery, and overall athlete health. Methods: The study involved an Italian “Serie A” team, and we assessed players’ effort during a single match using GPS data and compared it to “Serie A” averages. Additionally, we evaluated oxidative stress and metabolism 48 h after the match. Results: At 48 h post-match, there were no signs of oxidative stress and changes in salivary IgA levels, but total antioxidant potential was significantly low. Moreover, increased plasma metabolites linked to energy production were also observed. Conclusions: The results indicate that 48 h after a match in “Serie A”, well-trained athletes showed no oxidative stress, to the detriment of the antioxidant potential, along with increased metabolites crucial for energy production. Combining GPS and metabolic analysis enhances player performance, informs tactical decisions, and supports team success, fostering data-driven approaches in soccer. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c8c6586f27d64fabae492e34dcd51ba92025-01-24T13:19:23ZengMDPI AGAntioxidants2076-39212025-01-011417310.3390/antiox14010073Molecular, Physical, and Technical Performance Response After a Competitive Match in Male Professional Soccer PlayersAlessandra Modesti0Rosamaria Militello1Alice Tanturli2Alice Santi3Massimo Gulisano4Cristian Petri5Luca Pengue6Alessio Pellegrino7Pietro Amedeo Modesti8Simone Luti9Department of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, ItalyDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, ItalyDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, ItalyDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, ItalyDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, ItalyA.C.F. Fiorentina S.r.l., 50137 Florence, ItalyA.C.F. Fiorentina S.r.l., 50137 Florence, ItalyDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, ItalyDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, ItalyDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, ItalyBackground: Male professional soccer players frequently compete in multiple matches weekly, and each match significantly impacts their homeostasis, health, and performance. This study evaluates players response at 48 h post-match by combining biological and GPS data. Investigating biochemical and performance metrics offers insights into the physical demands of high-intensity exercise, essential for optimizing performance, recovery, and overall athlete health. Methods: The study involved an Italian “Serie A” team, and we assessed players’ effort during a single match using GPS data and compared it to “Serie A” averages. Additionally, we evaluated oxidative stress and metabolism 48 h after the match. Results: At 48 h post-match, there were no signs of oxidative stress and changes in salivary IgA levels, but total antioxidant potential was significantly low. Moreover, increased plasma metabolites linked to energy production were also observed. Conclusions: The results indicate that 48 h after a match in “Serie A”, well-trained athletes showed no oxidative stress, to the detriment of the antioxidant potential, along with increased metabolites crucial for energy production. Combining GPS and metabolic analysis enhances player performance, informs tactical decisions, and supports team success, fostering data-driven approaches in soccer.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/1/73oxidative stressantioxidant potentialIgAmetabolomicsrecoveryGPS technology |
| spellingShingle | Alessandra Modesti Rosamaria Militello Alice Tanturli Alice Santi Massimo Gulisano Cristian Petri Luca Pengue Alessio Pellegrino Pietro Amedeo Modesti Simone Luti Molecular, Physical, and Technical Performance Response After a Competitive Match in Male Professional Soccer Players Antioxidants oxidative stress antioxidant potential IgA metabolomics recovery GPS technology |
| title | Molecular, Physical, and Technical Performance Response After a Competitive Match in Male Professional Soccer Players |
| title_full | Molecular, Physical, and Technical Performance Response After a Competitive Match in Male Professional Soccer Players |
| title_fullStr | Molecular, Physical, and Technical Performance Response After a Competitive Match in Male Professional Soccer Players |
| title_full_unstemmed | Molecular, Physical, and Technical Performance Response After a Competitive Match in Male Professional Soccer Players |
| title_short | Molecular, Physical, and Technical Performance Response After a Competitive Match in Male Professional Soccer Players |
| title_sort | molecular physical and technical performance response after a competitive match in male professional soccer players |
| topic | oxidative stress antioxidant potential IgA metabolomics recovery GPS technology |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/1/73 |
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