How do cognitive abilities relate to game intelligence in football? In this scoping review, researchers from institutions including the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) examine research on executive functions and decision-making in football players.
The review explores working memory, cognitive flexibility, and inhibitory control, and discusses how neuropsychological testing may complement football-specific assessments. The authors also highlight limitations in the evidence and the need for more studies linking test results to actual match performance.
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