Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and heart rate at anaerobic threshold (HR AT) between a soccer specific field test and a treadmill test. Materials and methods: in randomized order design, 9 soccer players underwent a soccer specific field test and a treadmill test. Stationary and mobile ergospirometric devices were used. VO2max, HRAT, maximal heart rate (HRmax) and the maximum ventilation (VEmax) were measured. Results: 8 complete data sets were available for analysis. The VO 2max was not significantly different between the field test (62.8 ± 6.8 ml/kg/min) and the treadmill test (61.6 ± 4.6 ml/kg/ min); p=0.5 and coefficient of variation (COV) 4.9%. No significant difference was found for the HRAT (172.2 ± 12.1 and 172.2 ± 8.8 BPM, respectively) with p=1.0 and COV 3.7%, HRmax (p=0.7, COV 2.9%) and V Emax (p=0.4, COV 7.5%). Conclusion: The soccer specific field test results are not different to those of a treadmill test.
