This systematic review aims to identify, summarize, and synthesize the available evidence on energy expenditure in adult professional and elite soccer players. The review will include original quantitative studies reporting measured or estimated energy expenditure across different soccer-related contexts, including training, official match play, and total daily energy expenditure. This review seeks to provide a comprehensive synthesis to inform nutritional planning, recovery strategies, training prescription, and performance management in professional soccer.
Hissa et al. (2026) studied this question.