How many times have goals been scored in the last 10 minutes of the game?

Do you remember when in the game Manchester United beat Bayern Munich to secure the Champions League title in 1999?

There is no doubt that skill and strategy play a huge part in playing great soccer, my there is also no doubt that fitness in soccer will make you a better player.

There are many types of fitness, but which one is best for soccer?

  1. Speed?
  2. Stamina?
  3. Agility?
  4. Strength?

Speed

Speed is needed to out sprint a defender and get to the ball first.  Just watch how quick Wayne Rooney or Michael Owen is off the mark.

Stamina

Have you ever seen players fail to chase attackers near the end of the game, or give up on scoring opportunities because they are too tired?

Agility

How do players weave in and out of defenders easily , or jump over a defender at an awkward angle to avoid being tackled or fouled?

Strength

Just watch how players like Alan Shearer, or Mark Viduka shield the ball from defenders and use their tremedous strength to keep the ball

Well, you guessed it, a soccer player needs all of these fitness qualities

What sort of things should I do improve on these?


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