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ALMEIDA, Luís  e  TEIXEIRA, Carla M.. Psychological performance profile of Portuguese soccer players. PsychTech [online]. 2018, vol.1, n.2, pp.3-14.  Epub 29-Set-2021. ISSN 2184-1004.  https://doi.org/10.26580/pthj.art5-2018.

The purpose of the present study was to compare soccer players by competitive level, game position, and competitive experience at self-confidence, negativity, attention, imagery, motivation, positivism, and competitive attitude. The sample consisted of 424 soccer players aged 18-36 years were studied. The data was gathered using the Psychological Performance Profile questionnaire was used. The results suggested a non-systematic psychological preparation for competition. Top-level players showed better psychological profiles. Comparisons by the level of the competition showed better scores for Regional competitors at the level of negativity. National level players scored higher on the attention /concentration variable. Comparisons by position showed that goalkeepers present higher levels of negativity. Acting in different positions demands different psychological skills. Comparisons by age and competitive experience show that the greater the competitive experience, the better the psychological profile. Influence the development of psychological skills. It is also possible to infer from the results that players and team managers would greatly benefit from mental training interventions psychological skills, promoting the development of different psychological profiles.

Palavras-chave : psychological skills; performance; football.

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