2026

Evolution of physical and technical performance in the Turkish Super League

International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching
A Çetindemir, E Tokul, H Cihan, O Mulazimoglu, E Işıkdemir, Ç Turan, F Nakamura, R Pimenta

The Most Demanding Match Periods in Youth Male Soccer: Analysis by Age Groups and Playing Position

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
R Pimenta, J Pires, J Afonso, J Mesquita, F Nakamura

Acceleration and Deceleration Profiles: Comparison Between the 5-0-5 Test and Seasonal Peak Player Performance

Sports
R Pimenta, H Antunes, F Nakamura

2025

The speed dynamics of different sprint and acceleration exercises applied during football training

Scientific Reports
R Pimenta, F Maia, H Silva, F Nakamura

Do Non-Circular Chainrings Enhance Cycling Performance? A Systematic Review of Randomized Crossover Trials

Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
F Maia, H Sousa, O Garcia-Garcia, R Pimenta, P Santiago, P Vigário, G Torres, F Nakamura

Profiling of physical qualities of highly trained portuguese youth soccer players

Applied Sciences
M Silva, H Antunes, A Sousa, F Nakamura, A Sampaio, R Pimenta

2024

Hamstrings mechanical properties profiling in football players of different competitive levels and positions after a repeated sprint protocol

Frontiers in Physiology
R Pimenta, H Antunes, P Bruno, A Veloso

2023

Effects of Repeated Sprints on Hamstring Active Shear Modulus Pattern and Neuromuscular Parameters in Football Players with and without Hamstring Strain Injury History—A Retrospective Study

Applied Sciences
R Pimenta, T Lopes, P Bruno, A Veloso