We put a top 20, Division 1 college player (Esai Easley, Grand Canyon University) and Average Joe (David Moore, writer for The18) through the same tests used by top clubs and leagues around the world to evaluate the fitness of their players. Along the way, we found out what it takes to perform at the level of players in the top flight.
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The18's Pro Soccer Fitness Test
Just how fit do you need to be to make it as a professional soccer player? We decided to put a college athlete and average Joe to the test to find out.
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