Table 1

Physical characteristics of the elite youth soccer players

CharacteristicsSeason 2006–2007 (n=37)Season 2007–2008 (n=40)
Age (years)16.5±1.216.5±1.1
Height (cm)177.0±7.8177.3±6.9
Body weight (kg)66.5±8.767.7±6.5
Body fat (%)8.5±2.18.2±2.0
  • Scores are represented as mean±SD.