Article detail · 2026
Evolution of physical and technical performance in the Turkish Super League
Journal
International Journal of Sports Science & CoachingISSN 1747-9541
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- Year
- 2026
- Type
- article
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- YÖKSİS venue International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
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Abstract
English (OpenAlex)
This study compared physical and technical performance parameters of matches across three consecutive seasons (2020–2023) in the Turkish Super League (TSL). A total of 936 official matches were analyzed. Four physical and fourteen technical performance parameters were evaluated using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) applied to season-averaged match data. Performance parameters demonstrated overall improvements across the three seasons; total distance covered (TD) ∼6% corresponding to a large effect size (ES) (p < .001, η 2 = 0.20), high-intensity running (HSR) ∼10% reflecting a medium ES (p < .001, η 2 = 0.12), sprint ∼20.3%; however, this change was associated with a small-to-medium ES (p < .001, η 2 = 0.10), maximal speed (MSS) ∼1.2% corresponded to a small ES (p < .001, η 2 = 0.06). Offensive performance showed gains in expected goals (xG) ∼13%, box entries ∼7.2%, passes ∼3%, completed passes ∼2.6%, key passes ∼20% and completed key passes ∼17.5% (all p < 0.05). Defensive actions also improved, with interceptions ∼5% and duels ∼4%, though the magnitude of change corresponded to a small effect size (η 2 ≈ 0.01). These findings suggest progressive enhanced physical and technical performance, indicating an overall increase in match intensity across seasons in the TSL.
Topics
- Sports Performance and Training
- Sports Analytics and Performance
- Sports injuries and prevention
Primary topic Sports Performance and Training