## 3 Results  
The statistical analyses revealed significant differences in physical performance variables across football player positions (Table 1). High metabolic load distance (HMLD) did not show significant variation between positions (F = 2.409, \(p\) = 0.081). However, significant positional differences were evident for variables assessed using parametric tests in Distance Zone 1 (F = 4.073, \(p\) = 0.009), Distance Zone 2 (F = 8.025, \(p\) = 0.001), Distance Zone 3 (F = 19.331, \(p\) = 0.001), and Distance Zone 4 (F = 10.986, \(p\) = 0.001). For variables assessed using non-parametric tests, significant positional differences were found in Distance Zone 5 (H = 15.60, \(p\) = 0.004) and in Distance Zone 6 (H = 40.53, \(p\) = 0.001). Additionally, significant positional differences were evident in total distance (H = 19.08, \(p\) = 0.001), distance per minute (H = 19.10, \(p\) = 0.001), and HSR and HSR per minute (H = 22.00, \(p\) = 0.001 and H = 23.28, \(p\) = 0.001, respectively). Average speed (H = 39.78, \(p\) = 0.001), maximum speed (H = 26.27, \(p\) = 0.001), and number of sprints (H = 11.90, \(p\) = 0.018) significantly differed among players' position, whereas total accelerations (H = 8.81, \(p\) = 0.066) and total decelerations (H = 5.97, \(p\) = 0.201) did not have statistically significant differences (Table 1). Below (Tables 2-5), the post-hoc analysis results highlighting significant differences between player positions for the various performance metrics are also presented. The results from post-hoc analysis revealed significant pairwise differences, as outlined in Table 2. Significant pairwise differences were observed in total distance and distance per minute between CM and side midfielders (SMs), center defenders (CDs), side defenders (SDs) and forwards (Fs), emphasizing their critical role in covering large distances and maintaining a high work rate (Tables 1 and 2 and Figure 1). Specifically, CM players exhibited statistically significant higher means in total distance (10,979.26 m, 95% CI: 10,519.67-11,438.84) and distance per minute (121.99 m/min, 95  
dynamic role on the field. Similarly, side midfielders (SMs) and side defenders (SDs) demonstrated lower mean values for both total distance and distance per minute. From the statistical analysis, significant differences across positions were observed regarding the distance zones (Tables 1 and 3 and Figure 2). Central midfielders (CMs) outperformed side midfielders (SMs), center defenders (CDs), side defenders (SDs, and forwards (Fs) in moderate-intensity zones (Zones 2-4). Specifically, CM players recorded significantly higher mean values in Distance Zone 2 (3616.92 m, 95% CI: 3363.71-3870.14), Distance Zone 3 (2143.78 m, 95% CI: 2014.43-2273.13) and Distance Zone 4 (1553.20 m, 95% CI: 1444.64-1661.75) compared to SM, CD, SD, and F players. These findings highlight the central midfielders' critical role in maintaining activity in moderate-intensity areas. Conversely, forwards (Fs) and side players (SDs and SMs) demonstrated higher mean values in high-intensity zones (Zones 5 and 6). Forwards recorded the highest values in Distance Zone 5 (mean = 554.61 m, 95% CI: 444.40-664.82) and Distance Zone 6 (mean = 146.47 m, 95% CI: 109.53-183.40). Side defenders (SDs) and side midfielders (SMs) also displayed high values in these zones, reflecting their contribution to both defensive