Table 1.
Players’ characteristics.
| Males (n = 25) | Females (n = 27) | |
|---|---|---|
| U17, n | 11 | 13 |
| U16, n | 14 | 14 |
| Age | 16.2 (0.7) | 16.3 (0.7) |
| Body height | 175.7 (9.4) | 166.2 (5.8) |
| Body mass | 66.9 (5.4) | 59.6 (8.7) |
| Soccer training exposure (years) | 10.8 (1.7) | 10.4 (1.8) |
| Playing time / game | 65 (18) | 68 (20) |
| PLAYING POSITION | ||
| GK, n | 2 | 2 |
| CB, n | 4 | 4 |
| FB, n | 5 | 4 |
| CM, n | 5 | 8 |
| W, n | 6 | 6 |
| S, n | 3 | 3 |
| Lower extremity injury within last 12 months | ||
| Yes, n | 10 | 13 |
| No, n | 14 | 11 |
| Injury report missing, n | 1 | 3 |