ESPECIALIZAÇÃO PRECOCE NO FUTEBOL

Abstract

Study on early specialization focused on analyzing the impacts of early specialization in soccer, identifying how this practice interferes in the physical, motor, emotional and social development of young people. The search for immediate performance and early professionalization raise questions about the benefits and risks of this formative process in the sports base. Objective: To analyze the factors associated with early specialization in soccer, seeking to understand how this phenomenon influences the development of young athletes, in addition to discussing the risks and outcomes involved in this process. Method: The study was carried out through indirect research, with a bibliographic design, with the objective of finding studies in the literature that dealt with early specialization in soccer. To carry out this study, scientific articles were used, searched in the databases of the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and CAPES Journal Portal. Results: 29 studies were evaluated by title, of which 5 were examined by abstract, 5 were read in full and the 5 selected for analysis. The literature found indicates that early specialization is related to high levels of stress, increased injuries, abandonment of sports practice, impaired motor development and psychological impact. Conclusions: It is urgent to rethink the models of sports training in football, valuing a more humanized, ethical and pedagogical approach, which respects the development time and promotes participation in football in a pleasant and safe way. Key words: Football; early specialization.