INDIVIDUAL SELECTION OF THE POSITION OF A YOUNG FOOTBALL PLAYER BASED ON A SYSTEMIC ASSESSMENT OF MORPHOMETRY, PSYCHOTYPE AND FUNCTIONAL -METABOLIC INDICATORS

This article presents a differentiated approach to determining the optimal playing position for young football players based on a systematic assessment of morphometric, psychophysiological and functional-metabolic parameters. The study included comprehensive testing of 55 teenage football players, which analyzed anthropometric data, motor and cognitive functions, psychotypes, motivational profiles and game statistics. It is shown that the use of a comprehensive assessment can significantly improve performance (by 60%), reduce stress levels and increase satisfaction with the chosen position. Statistically significant relationships betweenphysiological, psychological and playing characteristics were revealed, which confirms the feasibility of a personalized approach to choosing a position in youth football. The data obtained can serve as a basis for the introduction of scientifically based methods of positional selection in sports schools and academies.