This will cost about the same as the Catapult PLAYR but you will not be getting a superior product as you get with the Catapult. 4. POLAR M Watch VANTAGE GPS The FieldWiz uses several satellite services to find the most accurate and correct GPS readings. With the ability to have 350 hours of recordings on the device and over 6 hours of battery it does have the capability to provide accurate results on a consistent basis.

One significant bit of attention to detail that I really appreciate about this vest this that the GPS pod will automatically turn on once you place it in the vest. This means that you don’t need to worry about forgetting to turn it on and missing out on your stats. The GPS pod does this for you and will stay on for the entire session. If you are not sold by wearing a vest whilst playing soccer and would prefer a watch style then look no further than Garmin. The Spartan is a great high-end wristwatch from Suunto. It is one of the lightest on the market which makes it a better option for a soccer player than the Garmin Fenix 5, despite the Garmin being an excellent watch, the Suunto’s lighter option helps the soccer player feel more comfortable on the pitch as they maneuver around. Doubling up is a common use case and will offer the most comprehensive picture of overall performance, but keep in mind some of the data will be redundant. Provides a GPS field map displaying movements and activity zones during activity time, helping to monitor positioning and tactical decisions.

This can be really useful in reflecting how a player is performing in training and playing in a match. The model might be a few years old now but for a soccer player, it is still perfect due to its design. With the watch built for multiple sports, it is important that it is durable but not too heavy. The watch is a smart design and feels weightless which is great for soccer players as they do not want to be weighed down with a clumpy watch.

The Fitbit app will also be able to give you information on how you can recover and improve with more than 20 goal-based exercises that are personally designed towards improving your overall work and suited to your needs.You can select the sport you are doing and it will be detailed about how you are performing during that time period.

With this, teams can better decide if a player requires a progressive overload, maintenance, or underload in future sessions.

1. Catapult PLAYR GPS Tracker

The Band 4 Pro supports single-time SpO2 level measuring, helping you detect the level of oxygen in the blood whenever and wherever you need it. There will be no issues with the battery as the Catapult can last for over 8 hours then just easily be recharged.

This is a significant modern development. For years, players and coaches have had only their subjective observations and opinions to go on when deciding how a player is doing or how hard they are pushing themselves. This feature could be vital in how you are able to perform on the pitch for example how long you can last at full capacity. For example by having someone record you on the sideline and attach that video to the event of then it happened. This can create a strong visual of what happened when.

10. Garmin Venu

Having all this information at your fingertips is a great place to start. Identifying what is happening out on the soccer field and assessing how the player can improve and reach a higher level than they are already at. The STATSports APEX Athlete series comes with the GPS performance Pod, Apex Vest and Athlete Series App Access. Key Features: This can be a beneficial way of monitoring how a player is doing and potentially advising them on how they can improve or be more effective while the game is still underway. Heart Rate Monitoring