The Relative Age Effect at Different Age Periods in Soccer: A
Meta-Analysis

J 2023

The Relative Age Effect at Different Age Periods in Soccer: A Meta-Analysis

BOZDĚCH, Michal; Adrián AGRICOLA a Jiří ZHÁNĚL

Základní údaje

Originální název

The Relative Age Effect at Different Age Periods in Soccer: A Meta-Analysis

Autoři

BOZDĚCH, Michal ; Adrián AGRICOLA a Jiří ZHÁNĚL

Vydání

PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS, UNITED STATES, SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, 2023, 0031-5125

Další údaje

Jazyk

angličtina

Typ výsledku

Článek v odborném periodiku

Obor

30306 Sport and fitness sciences

Stát vydavatele

Spojené státy

Utajení

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

Odkazy

URL

Impakt faktor

Impact factor: 1.400

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Ano

Kód RIV

RIV/00216224:14510/23:00132076

Organizační jednotka

Fakulta sportovních studií

Klíčová slova anglicky

annual grouping; football; adolescence; youth development in sport; age disparity impact; performance-driven athlete selection

Štítky

rivok

Změněno: 4. 4. 2024 16:11, Mgr. Pavlína Roučová, DiS.

Anotace

V originále

In the selection of young athletes, earlier-born adolescents often leverage their temporary biological advantage over their later-born peers from the same cohort, giving rise to the phenomenon known as the Relative Age Effect (RAE). In this study, we delved into the complexities of the RAE in soccer by reviewing 563 independent research samples across 90 articles. Our analysis showed that age period and performance level are pivotal factors influencing the magnitude of the RAE. The adolescent age period emerged as a significant RAE determinant, showcasing the highest effect size magnitudes in our findings. Among athletes of different performance levels, adult European soccer players have been extensively studied, and they have exhibited the most pronounced RAE magnitudes. Intriguingly, our findings reveal another compelling trend: the frequency of players born early versus late in the eligible birth year escalated as player performance levels increased, particularly during adolescence. Coaches and players appear to capitalize unconsciously on this maturational advantage, though this strategy wanes post-adolescence. While there are currently no penalties for this team selection practice, our findings stress the need for coaches to comprehend the ramifications of selecting athletes with an age bias We offer insights into RAE complexities, highlight the synergy of age and performance in these transitory advantages, and advance arguments for more fairly selecting and developing youth athletes.

Citovat

BOZDĚCH, Michal; Adrián AGRICOLA a Jiří ZHÁNĚL. The Relative Age Effect at Different Age Periods in Soccer: A Meta-Analysis. PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS. UNITED STATES: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, 2023, roč. 130, č. 6, s. 2632-2662. ISSN 0031-5125. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125231210585.

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BOZDĚCH, Michal; Adrián AGRICOLA a Jiří ZHÁNĚL. The Relative Age Effect at Different Age Periods in Soccer: A Meta-Analysis. \textit{PERCEPTUAL AND MOTOR SKILLS}. UNITED STATES: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC, 2023, roč.~130, č.~6, s.~2632-2662. ISSN~0031-5125. Dostupné z: https://doi.org/10.1177/00315125231210585.

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