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Oct 2023
37m 29s

Ronaldo, Diego Costa, Benzema: When does...

THE ATHLETIC
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Ali Maxwell is alongside The Athletic’s Liam Thame, Mark Carey and Michael Cox to explore the varying ‘peak’ performance of strikers, and whether it’s changing over time.


From Robbie Fowler who ‘peaked’ aged 20, to Fabio Quagliarella who saved his best ’til 35, the panel dissect why players hit their prime at different ages, but ask if the way we classify ‘peak’ needs updating.


Plus, can ones ‘peak’ be predicted, and how is sports science altering the landscape.


Produced by Jay Beale.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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