Table 1 Youth football players' body composition and maturation characteristics by playing position. Median ± Standard deviation
Playing position | Age (years) | Height (cm) | Body mass (kg) | PHV (years) | Maturity offset (years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Defenders (n = 6) | 15.6 ± 0.2 | 172.9 ± 8.4 | 60.8 ± 4.5 | 1.4 ± 0.4 | 14.2 ± 0.5 |
Wingers (n = 3) | 15.6 ± 0.5 | 163 ± 4.1 | 54.7 ± 4.1 | 0.5 ± 0.5 | 14.5 ± 0 |
Forwards (n = 2) | 15.4 ± 0 | 170.8 ± 15.9 | 55.5 ± 10.6 | 0.7 ± 1.3 | 14.7 ± 1.3 |
Central midfielders (n = 6) | 15.6 ± 0.2 | 172.1 ± 6.5 | 59.9 ± 6.1 | 0.5 ± 0.5 | 14.2 ± 0.5 |