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ArticleAntioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Molecular, Physical, and Technical Performance Response After a Competitive Match in Male Professional Soccer Players.

Alessandra Modesti, Rosamaria Militello, Alice Tanturli, Alice Santi, Massimo Gulisano, Cristian Petri, Luca Pengue, Alessio Pellegrino, Pietro Amedeo Modesti, Simone Luti

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Alessandra ModestiDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-1290-2285
Rosamaria MilitelloDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3333-1618
Alice TanturliDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Alice SantiDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Massimo GulisanoDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.
Cristian PetriA.C.F. Fiorentina S.r.l., 50137 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9741-0481
Luca PengueA.C.F. Fiorentina S.r.l., 50137 Florence, Italy.
Alessio PellegrinoDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-3768-8630
Pietro Amedeo ModestiDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9511-2173
Simone LutiDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Biomedical Sciences, University of Florence, 50134 Florence, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7050-6590

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Abstract

backgroundMale professional soccer players frequently compete in multiple matches weekly, and each match significantly impacts their homeostasis, health, and performance. This study evaluates players response at 48 h post-match by combining biological and GPS data. Investigating biochemical and performance metrics offers insights into the physical demands of high-intensity exercise, essential for optimizing performance, recovery, and overall athlete health.

methodsThe study involved an Italian "Serie A" team, and we assessed players' effort during a single match using GPS data and compared it to "Serie A" averages. Additionally, we evaluated oxidative stress and metabolism 48 h after the match.

resultsAt 48 h post-match, there were no signs of oxidative stress and changes in salivary IgA levels, but total antioxidant potential was significantly low. Moreover, increased plasma metabolites linked to energy production were also observed.

conclusionsThe results indicate that 48 h after a match in "Serie A", well-trained athletes showed no oxidative stress, to the detriment of the antioxidant potential, along with increased metabolites crucial for energy production. Combining GPS and metabolic analysis enhances player performance, informs tactical decisions, and supports team success, fostering data-driven approaches in soccer.

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antioxidant potentialGPS technologyIgAmetabolomicsoxidative stressplasmarecoverysoccer

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PMCPMC11763290

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