Anthropometrical and Physical Performance Profile of Ethiopian National League Soccer Players

The purposes of this study were to describe the anthropometrical and physical characteristics of Ethiopian national league male football players, find the differences in the anthropometric profile and physical performance between the players at different football positions. To achieve this purpose the following anthropometrical and physical variables were used, height, weight, BMI, vertical jump, Illinois agility test, Sit and reach test, fifty meter dash speed test. The result showed that there was statistically significant difference in the anthropometrical ( Ht and Wt) and physical variables (sit and reach test, 50m dash run speed, vertical jump, and Illinois agility test) among the players in different playing positions. Present findings also showed that BMI of the groups were in the normal range and was no significant difference among playing positions. However, present study finding indicate in consistent with the most of the results so far done. Hence, the profile of the players could be possibly the result of many factors such as the genetics, diet, selection criteria in the talent identification and development, and training quality.