Assessment of Energy Expenditure of a Professional Goalkeeper From the English Premier League Using the Doubly Labeled Water Method

Average daily energy expenditure (EE) for a professional goalkeeper is 2894 kcal.

• Physical loading is greater on match days than training days, with total distance covered being 4574 meters compared to 1959 meters.
• Average daily energy intake appears to reflect a self-selected 'low-CHO' diet at 3160 kcal.
• Carbohydrate intake was 2.6 g/kg body mass, while protein and fat intakes were 2.4 g/kg and 1.9 g/kg, respectively.
• The goalkeeper's average daily EE was approximately 600 kcal lower than that of outfield players from the same team.
• Nutritional requirements for goalkeepers may need to be adjusted based on daily and weekly loading patterns.

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