Author(s)

ZhiHao Zhu

Affiliation(s)

Kings' School Al Barsha, Dubai 38199, United Arab Emirates.

Corresponding Author

ZhiHao Zhu

ABSTRACT

This paper provides a self-analysis of my performance as a full-back in football, focusing on two key strengths and two weaknesses in fitness and skill components. The strengths identified are agility and heading, while the weaknesses are speed and tackling. Each component is defined, contextualized within the role of a full-back, and illustrated with real-match examples. The analysis demonstrates how these attributes influence individual and team performance, highlighting areas for future improvement and current advantages.

KEYWORDS

Football performance; Full-back analysis; Fitness components; Skill components; Self-analysis

CITE THIS PAPER

ZhiHao Zhu. A structural analysis of personal football performance: strengths and weaknesses in fitness and skill components. World Journal of Sport Research. 2025, 3(1): 58-61. DOI: https://doi.org/10.61784/wjsr3015.

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