A Testing Battery for the Assessment of Fitness in Soccer Players

Strength and conditioning professionals working with soccer teams must be able to administer a time-efficient, valid, and reliable fitness test, with high content validity. Based on these criteria and the research herein, the following battery is advised: anthropometry, squat jump, counter movement jump, reactive strength, 1 repetition maximum (1Rm) power clean, 1Rm squat, pro-agility, linear speed, and Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test. The results can guide the strength and conditioning professionals and technical coaches in program design, leading to more effective and efficient goal achievement.