Journal of sports sciences
The influence of biological maturity status on the German talent pathway in youth elite soccer: Insights into selection biases, differences in playing positions and team performance within national selection tournaments.
Daniel Leyhr, Dennis Murr, Markus Hirte, Oliver Höner
Published: 202510.1080/02640414.2025.2601336
Abstract
Differences in biological maturity status (BMS) during puberty may advantage biologically older players within selection processes. This study examined maturity-related differences across multi-stage selection procedures, playing positions, and the r…
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