ReviewSports (Basel, Switzerland)2017
Nutrition and Supplementation in Soccer.
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43 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Creatine supplementation in soccer players: a systematic review.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2026Pooled it
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- Macronutrient Intake in Soccer Players-A Meta-Analysis.Nutrients · 2019Pooled it
- Effects of carbohydrate mouth rinse on psychophysiological responses, kinematic variables and technical actions during small-sided soccer games.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2026Trial
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- Casein Supplementation Timing and Exercise Performance in Soccer Players: Pre-Sleep vs. Post-Exercise Intake-A Randomized Controlled Trial.Nutrients · 2025Trial
- Effects of 30 days of ketogenic diet on body composition, muscle strength, muscle area, metabolism, and performance in semi-professional soccer players.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2021Trial
- Effects of 14-weeks betaine supplementation on pro-inflammatory cytokines and hematology status in professional youth soccer players during a competition season: a double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition · 2021Trial
- Is low-carbohydrate diet score associated with body composition and functional capacity in semi-professional adult soccer players?BMC research notes · 2025Article
- The Effect of Carbohydrate Ingestion on Performance and Indices of Fatigue in Adolescent Soccer Players During a Simulated Game.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Dietary Supplement Use in Competitive Spanish Football Players and Differences According to Sex.Nutrients · 2025Article
- The Effect of Dietary Supplementation on Physical Performance in Adolescent Male Soccer Players Infected with SARS-CoV-2.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Assessing Nutritional Knowledge and Physical Health Among Football Players: A Pilot Study from Three Sports Clubs in Western Romania.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Individual responses to purple grape juice consumption on endurance, explosive power, and fatigue in young male elite soccer players.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- Pre-season and in-season body composition assessment by bioimpedance in professional football athletes: implications for sports nutrition, physical performance, and hormonal health.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- The impact of time-restricted feeding on energy and macronutrient intake among elite Jordanian football players: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
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- The association between diet quality indices and oxidative stress biomarkers in male footballers and healthy active controls.BMC research notes · 2024Article
- Changes in Body Composition and Nutritional Periodization during the Training Macrocycle in Football-A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2024Review
- The Effects of Acute Deep Seawater Supplementation on Muscle Function after Triathlon.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
Contemporary elite soccer features increased physical demands during match-play, as well as a larger number of matches per season. Now more than ever, aspects related to performance optimization are highly regarded by both players and soccer coaches. Here, nutrition takes a special role as most elite teams try to provide an adequate diet to guarantee maximum performance while ensuring a faster recovery from matches and training exertions. It is currently known that manipulation and periodization of macronutrients, as well as sound hydration practices, have the potential to interfere with training adaptation and recovery. A careful monitoring of micronutrient status is also relevant to prevent undue fatigue and immune impairment secondary to a deficiency status. Furthermore, the sensible use of evidence-based dietary supplements may also play a role in soccer performance optimization. In this sense, several nutritional recommendations have been issued. This detailed and comprehensive review addresses the most relevant and up-to-date nutritional recommendations for elite soccer players, covering from macro and micronutrients to hydration and selected supplements in different contexts (daily requirements, pre, peri and post training/match and competition).
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