FIFPRO Flash Report: Player Workload & Recovery During the Emergency Calendar

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The Flash Report draws from the FIFPRO PWM data findings to provide scientific mid-season analysis on player workload and match schedule.

This edition focuses on the specific impact of the global pandemic and the disrupted football calendar (during the emergency period, since May 2020) on player workload and recovery.

The Report includes an overview of the competition calendar during this period and a multi-level analysis focused on players across different competitions. The analysis is based on appearances and workload of 85 selected female players from the FIFPRO PWM platform.

Download the report here.

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