July 26 – The CIES Football Observatory has endorsed a recent European Club Association (ECA) study revealing that only a small percentage of footballers endure extensive minutes each season, throwing a more detailed light on the physical demands placed on top-tier players in the face of a growing international calendar.
The report, which scrutinised data from 40 leagues between 2012 and 2024, underscores the urgency for clubs and governing bodies to address player workloads and match scheduling.
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