Athletic PerformanceFIFA11+RCTNCT07887815
Effects of FIFA 11+ Warm-Up Program on Motor Performance in Young Soccer Players
A study testing FIFA 11+ Program and Traditional Warm-Up in people with Athletic Performance and Physical Fitness, run by Istanbul Gelisim University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an 8-week FIFA 11+ warm-up program on selected motor performance parameters in young male soccer players aged 17-18 years. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 17 to 18 years, men onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness
- What is being tested?
- FIFA 11+ Program and Traditional Warm-Up
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 20 May 2025to 30 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 17 to 18 years
- Men only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male soccer players aged 17-18 years.
- Active participation in regular soccer training at least 3 times per week.
- Minimum of 2 years of competitive soccer experience.
- Provision of signed informed consent.
Who cannot join
- History of lower extremity musculoskeletal injury or surgery in the preceding 6 months.
- Any current acute injury or medical condition preventing full participation in soccer training.
- Prior regular exposure to the FIFA 11+ program within the last 6 months.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Istanbul Gelisim University, Faculty of Sports Sciences
Istanbul, Avcılar, 34310
About this study
Official title: The Effect of the FIFA 11+ Warm-Up Program Applied to Young Soccer Players on Selected Motor Parameters: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an 8-week FIFA 11+ warm-up program on selected motor performance parameters in young male soccer players aged 17-18 years. Participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (FIFA 11+ program) or the control group (traditional warm-up program). Key motor performance outcomes including sprint performance (10m and 20m), vertical jump (countermovement jump), flexibility (sit-and-reach), static balance (flamingo balance), agility (505 agility), and upper-body explosive power (backward medicine ball throw) were evaluated before and after the 8-week intervention.
Read the detailed description
Injury prevention and performance enhancement strategies are fundamental components of athletic development in youth soccer. The FIFA 11+ program is a complete warm-up routine designed to improve neuromuscular control and reduce injury risks. However, its specific impacts across a comprehensive battery of physical and motor performance metrics in competitive youth players require thorough evaluation.
In this parallel-group randomized controlled trial, eligible male soccer players aged 17-18 years were randomly allocated into two groups:
- Experimental Group: Implemented the FIFA 11+ warm-up protocol 3 times per week for 8 weeks prior to their routine soccer training.
- Control Group: Executed a standard, traditional warm-up program with equal duration and frequency over the same 8-week period.
Standardized pre- and post-intervention evaluations were conducted to measure key performance indicators:
- Sprint Speed: 10-meter and 20-meter linear sprint tests.
- Lower-Body Power: Countermovement Jump (CMJ) metrics including jump height, flight time, and peak force.
- Flexibility: Sit-and-reach flexibility test.
- Static Balance: Flamingo balance test.
- Agility \& Change of Direction: 505 agility test.
- Upper-Body Explosive Power: Backward medicine ball throw test.
All assessment procedures were conducted using standardized methods and validated equipment under supervisor oversight to ensure consistency and reliability.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness
- Being tested
- FIFA 11+ Program, Traditional Warm-Up
- Keywords
- FIFA 11+, Soccer, Warm-up Protocol, Motor Performance, Youth Athletes
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
FIFA 11+ ProgramBehavioural
Also called The 11+, FIFA 11+ Warm-Up
The FIFA 11+ is a structured neuromuscular warm-up program consisting of three main parts:
- Running exercises at low speed combined with active dynamic stretching and partner contact.
- Six sets of exercises focusing on core and leg strength, balance, plyometrics, and agility.
- Advanced running exercises with high-speed plant and cut movements. The protocol was performed 3 times per week for 8 weeks prior to regular soccer training sessions, replacing the team's standard warm-up routine.
Traditional Warm-UpBehavioural
Also called Standard Warm-Up
The traditional warm-up program consists of standard low-to-moderate intensity linear jogging, static stretching targeting major muscle groups (hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, and adductors), and basic ball-handling drills without structured neuromuscular control or injury prevention components. The protocol was performed 3 times per week for 8 weeks prior to regular soccer training, matching the experimental group in duration and frequency.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group (FIFA 11+) | Experimental | Participants performed the FIFA 11+ warm-up program 3 times per week for 8 weeks prior to routine training. Receives: Behavioral: FIFA 11+ Program |
| Control Group (Traditional Warm-Up) | Active comparator | Participants performed a traditional warm-up program 3 times per week for 8 weeks prior to routine training. Receives: Behavioral: Traditional Warm-Up |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Sprint Performance (20-Meter Sprint Test)
Measured in seconds using electronic timing gates. Lower time indicates superior sprint performance.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Secondary outcomes (5)
Change in Body Weight and Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body weight (kg) and height (cm) were measured to calculate BMI (kg/m²) before and after the 8-week period.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Change in Vertical Jump Height (Countermovement Jump)
Measured in centimeters (cm) using a jump mat system.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Change in Agility (505 Agility Test)
Measured in seconds using photocell timing gates.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Change in Flexibility (Sit-and-Reach Test)
Measured in centimeters (cm) using a sit-and-reach box.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Change in Static Balance (Flamingo Balance Test)
Measured by recording the number of attempts/falls in 60 seconds on a balance beam.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Oct 2026
- Study start20 May 2025
- Primary completion25 Jul 2025
- Study completion30 Aug 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Athletic PerformanceStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial comparing FIFA 11+ intervention with traditional warm-up control group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ömer AKSOY, Istanbul Gelisim University
- Investigators
- omer AKSOY, Assist. Prof. Dr., Principal investigator, Istanbul Gelisim University, Faculty of Sports Sciences
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07887815
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-06
- Acronym
- FIFA11+RCT
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 21 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data that underlie the results reported in this article will be available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request after publication.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 21 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of the FIFA 11+ Warm-Up Program Applied to Young Soccer Players on Selected Motor Parameters: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07887815
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FIFA11+RCT / 2025-06
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Physical Fitness
- Keywords
- FIFA 11+, Soccer, Warm-up Protocol, Motor Performance, Youth Athletes
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 25 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 21 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of an 8-week FIFA 11+ warm-up program on selected motor performance parameters in young male soccer players aged 17-18 years. Participants were randomly assigned to either the experimental group (FIFA 11+ program) or the control group (traditional warm-up program). Key motor performance outcomes including sprint performance (10m and 20m), vertical jump (countermovement jump), flexibility (sit-and-reach), static balance (flamingo balance), agility (505 agility), and upper-body explosive power (backward medicine ball throw) were evaluated before and after the 8-week intervention.
Detailed description
Injury prevention and performance enhancement strategies are fundamental components of athletic development in youth soccer. The FIFA 11+ program is a complete warm-up routine designed to improve neuromuscular control and reduce injury risks. However, its specific impacts across a comprehensive battery of physical and motor performance metrics in competitive youth players require thorough evaluation.
In this parallel-group randomized controlled trial, eligible male soccer players aged 17-18 years were randomly allocated into two groups:
- Experimental Group: Implemented the FIFA 11+ warm-up protocol 3 times per week for 8 weeks prior to their routine soccer training.
- Control Group: Executed a standard, traditional warm-up program with equal duration and frequency over the same 8-week period.
Standardized pre- and post-intervention evaluations were conducted to measure key performance indicators:
- Sprint Speed: 10-meter and 20-meter linear sprint tests.
- Lower-Body Power: Countermovement Jump (CMJ) metrics including jump height, flight time, and peak force.
- Flexibility: Sit-and-reach flexibility test.
- Static Balance: Flamingo balance test.
- Agility \& Change of Direction: 505 agility test.
- Upper-Body Explosive Power: Backward medicine ball throw test.
All assessment procedures were conducted using standardized methods and validated equipment under supervisor oversight to ensure consistency and reliability.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Two-arm parallel randomized controlled trial comparing FIFA 11+ intervention with traditional warm-up control group
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Group (FIFA 11+) | Experimental | Behavioral: FIFA 11+ ProgramParticipants performed the FIFA 11+ warm-up program 3 times per week for 8 weeks prior to routine training. |
| Control Group (Traditional Warm-Up) | Active comparator | Behavioral: Traditional Warm-UpParticipants performed a traditional warm-up program 3 times per week for 8 weeks prior to routine training. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 17 to 18 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Male soccer players aged 17-18 years.
- Active participation in regular soccer training at least 3 times per week.
- Minimum of 2 years of competitive soccer experience.
- Provision of signed informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- History of lower extremity musculoskeletal injury or surgery in the preceding 6 months.
- Any current acute injury or medical condition preventing full participation in soccer training.
- Prior regular exposure to the FIFA 11+ program within the last 6 months.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA 11+ ProgramAlso: The 11+, FIFA 11+ Warm-UpThe FIFA 11+ is a structured neuromuscular warm-up program consisting of three main parts: 1. Running exercises at low speed combined with active dynamic stretching and partner contact. 2. Six sets of exercises focusing on core and leg strength, balance, plyometrics, and agility. 3. Advanced running exercises with high-speed plant and cut movements. The protocol was performed 3 times per week for 8 weeks prior to regular soccer training sessions, replacing the team's standard warm-up routine. | Behavioural | Experimental Group (FIFA 11+) |
| Traditional Warm-UpAlso: Standard Warm-UpThe traditional warm-up program consists of standard low-to-moderate intensity linear jogging, static stretching targeting major muscle groups (hamstrings, quadriceps, calves, and adductors), and basic ball-handling drills without structured neuromuscular control or injury prevention components. The protocol was performed 3 times per week for 8 weeks prior to regular soccer training, matching the experimental group in duration and frequency. | Behavioural | Control Group (Traditional Warm-Up) |
Primary outcome
Change in Sprint Performance (20-Meter Sprint Test)
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Measured in seconds using electronic timing gates. Lower time indicates superior sprint performance.
5 secondary outcomes
Change in Body Weight and Body Mass Index (BMI)
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Change in Vertical Jump Height (Countermovement Jump)
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Change in Agility (505 Agility Test)
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Change in Flexibility (Sit-and-Reach Test)
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Change in Static Balance (Flamingo Balance Test)
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 21 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data that underlie the results reported in this article will be available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request after publication.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
omer AKSOY, Assist. Prof. Dr. principal investigator
Istanbul Gelisim University, Faculty of Sports Sciences
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing FIFA 11+ Program and Traditional Warm-Up in people with Athletic Performance and Physical Fitness, run by Istanbul Gelisim University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Sprint Performance (20-Meter Sprint Test) (time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Oct 2026.