Relative age effect and second-tiers: No second chance for later-born players
The main objective of this research was to determine the existence of relative age effect
(RAE) in five European soccer leagues and their second-tier competitions. Even though …
(RAE) in five European soccer leagues and their second-tier competitions. Even though …
Relative age effect in elite soccer: More early-born players, but no better valued, and no paragon clubs or countries
JR Doyle, PA Bottomley - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
The paper analyses two datasets of elite soccer players (top 1000 professionals and UEFA
Under-19 Youth League). In both, we find a Relative Age Effect (RAE) for frequency, but not …
Under-19 Youth League). In both, we find a Relative Age Effect (RAE) for frequency, but not …
The relative age effect in European elite soccer: A practical guide to Poisson regression modelling
JR Doyle, PA Bottomley - PloS one, 2019 - journals.plos.org
Many disciplines of scholarship are interested in the Relative Age Effect (RAE), whereby age-
banding confers advantages on older members of the cohort over younger ones. Most …
banding confers advantages on older members of the cohort over younger ones. Most …