Integrative Perspectives on Functional Morphology, Performance and Injury Prevention in Soccer
A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Kinesiology and Biomechanics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 127
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Soccer; Sports performance analysis; Research methodology; Biostatistics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to provide a thematic collection for cutting-edge research in the field of soccer, with a focus on the intersection of functional morphology, kinesiology, and applied sports science. Soccer is a multifactorial sport that demands high levels of physical, technical, tactical, and psychological performance, and understanding the various factors underpinning these aspects is essential for enhancing performance and minimizing injury risk.
We welcome original research, review articles, and real-world case studies examining topics such as the functional morphology and anthropometric characteristics of soccer players; the biomechanics of soccer-specific skills (e.g., sprinting, change in direction, jumping, and kicking); injury prevention and rehabilitation strategies in soccer; performance profiling and match demands across different playing positions; applications of wearable technology, GPS, and optical tracking; physiological and neuromuscular adaptations to training and competition; sports nutrition and recovery strategies tailored for soccer athletes; and youth development, biological maturation, and talent identification in soccer.
This Special Issue aims to bridge theory and practice by encouraging submissions from a range of disciplines, including biomechanics, physiology, nutrition, sports medicine, performance analysis and coaching. Contributions that offer novel insights or methodologies that bring science closer to practitioners, coaches, and clinicians working in soccer are especially encouraged.
Dr. Spyridon Plakias
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- football
- kinesiology
- sports biomechanics
- sports medicine
- training load monitoring
- neuromuscular adaptation
- recovery strategies
- sports nutrition
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