Are European Soccer Players Worth More If They Are Born Early in the Year? Relative Age Effect on Player Market Value

Volume: 17, Issue: 9, Pages: 3301 - 3301
Published: May 9, 2020
Abstract
The relative age effect (RAE) consists of the lower presence of members of an age group born in the months furthest from the age cut-off date established. In youth soccer, it is known that because of this effect the birth dates of more players in a team are closer to the cutoff of 1 January. These older players, due to their physical and psychological advantages, are more likely to be identified as talent. This study aimed to examine whether RAE...
Paper Details
Title
Are European Soccer Players Worth More If They Are Born Early in the Year? Relative Age Effect on Player Market Value
Published Date
May 9, 2020
Volume
17
Issue
9
Pages
3301 - 3301
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