Türkiye’de Kadın Futbolcuların Lig Düzeylerine Göre MSS, MAS ve ASR Performans Göstergelerinin Karşılaştırılması

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the maximum sprint speed (MSS), maximal aerobic speed (MAS), and anaerobic speed reserve (ASR) of female football players competing in Türkiye’s Super League (Division 1) and Second League (Division 3), highlighting differences in physical performance across competition levels.Methods: A total of 28 female players (mean age 24.5±6.47) participated (Super League: 14, Second League: 14). MSS was measured via a 40-meter sprint test, MAS was assessed with the 30-15 IFT, and ASR was calculated as the difference between MSS and MAS. Data were analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test due to non-normal distribution (p < 0.05).Results: Super League players demonstrated significantly higher values in MSS (30.31 ± 1.94 km/h), MAS (16.05 ± 0.6 km/h), and ASR (14.25 ± 1.93 km/h) compared to Second League players (MSS: 22.56 ± 0.92; MAS: 13.6 ± 0.9; ASR: 8.97 ± 1.35) (p < 0.001 for all). The effect sizes were also substantial (r = -1.00).Conclusion: Higher league levels in women’s football are associated with greater anaerobic and aerobic performance capacities. These findings emphasize the physical demands and training needs of elite-level female footballers.Keywords: Female Football, Female Soccer, MSS, MAS, ASR.