Comparison of Jump Performance and Lower-Limb Strength by Playing Position in Soccer Players

This study aims to determine the differences in jumping ability and lower extremity strength based on the playing positions of soccer players. A total of 27 healthy male soccer players from Denizlispor Soccer Club participated in the study (age: 20±3,74 years, height: 181,22±11,12 cm, weight: 67,78±13,97 kg). The players were classified into four different positions: goalkeepers (n=4), defenders (n=9), midfielders (n=12), and forwards (n=2). The lower extremity strength of the participants was assessed using the 6-Repetition Maximum (6RM) Leg Press and 6RM Squat tests, while their jumping performance was measured through the Squat Jump (SJ), Countermovement Jump (CMJ), and Horizontal Jump (HJ) tests. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey post-hoc tests were applied for data analysis. The results indicated that forwards and midfielders exhibited significantly higher lower-body strength and jumping performance compared to goalkeepers and defenders (p