Is the relative age effect just a European problem? A comprehensive analysis of birth date distribution and its impact on player selection at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

This study examines the presence and implications of the Relative Age Effect (RAE) in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, focusing on the distribution of players' birth dates across continents and professional levels. Utilizing a sample of 735 players, a Poisson regression was conducted on th...

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Main Authors: Benito Pérez-González, Jairo León-Quismondo, José Bonal, Iyán Iván-Baragaño, Álvaro Fernández-Luna, Pablo Burillo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318116
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