Analysis of training and match loads in male soccer players

Title: Analysis of training and match loads in male soccer players Objectives: The main aim of this bachelor's thesis is to compare the workload of football players in different positions over the course of two training microcycles. The secondary aim is to compare training and match loads. Methods: The empirical part of the thesis has a quantitative character and is conducted in the form of field research. Data were collected using the method of indirect observation through GPS monitoring trackers worn by selected players during training sessions and competitive matches. The collected data were subsequently processed using statistical methods, presented in the form of tables and graphs, and used to estimate injury risk based on the acute-to-chronic workload ratio (ACWR). Results: The results reveal a significant difference in workload between different playing positions, specifically between defensive and attacking players. The comparison of match and training loads showed that during training sessions, players cover only a fraction of the distance they do in matches, with sprint activity being even more substantially reduced. The analysis indicated that none of the players are currently at risk of injury. Keywords: football, athletic performance, movement intensity