Decoding the elite soccer player's psychological profile.

ABSTRACT: Soccer is arguably the most widely followed sport worldwide, and many dream of becoming soccer players. However, only a few manage to achieve this dream, which has cast a significant spotlight on elite soccer players who possess exceptional skills to rise above the rest. Originally, such attention was focused on their great physical abilities. However, recently, a new perspective has emerged, suggesting that being an elite soccer player requires a deep understanding of the game, rapid information processing, and decision-making. This growing attention has led to several studies suggesting higher executive functions in soccer players compared to the general population. Unfortunately, these studies often had small and nonelite samples, focusing mainly on executive functions alone without emp

SUBMITTER: Bonetti L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11760505 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature