Comparative Analysis of the Immunological Status of Soccer Players at Different Levels of Competition
Volume 15, Issue 1 (2025)
Volume 15, Issue 1 (2025)
Comparative Analysis of the Immunological Status of Soccer Players at Different Levels of Competition
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to examine the immune
status of football players at different competition
levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina through the analysis
of key hematological biomarkers. The sample included
59 football players from the first, third, and fifth leagues,
whose immune parameters were analyzed based on
medical records and laboratory findings. The measured
parameters included absolute counts of leukocytes, lymphocytes,
monocytes, neutrophils, eosinophils, and basophils.
The results did not show statistically significant
differences between players from different leagues, although
certain variations in individual biomarkers were
observed. These findings suggest that the competition
level itself is not a key factor in determining the immune
responses of athletes under stable physiological conditions.
It is concluded that further research is needed,
covering different phases of the training cycle, to better
understand the impact of training load and periodization
on the immune status of football players.
Keywords:
immune status, football, leukocytes, hematological biomarkers, competition level
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