Fabio Nakamura

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Fabio Nakamura is a Professor at Universidade da Maia and a leading researcher in sports performance, with a focus on football. He is also an Associate Editor for renowned journals such as Science and Medicine in Football and Journal of Sports Science and Medicine.

Professional Career

With over a decade of experience in football performance research, Fabio has published more than 70 articles on topics such as movement analysis and recovery methods. He has collaborated with professional teams, including Sporting Clube de Braga, and national teams such as Brazil. Fabio's work centers on optimizing performance and preventing injuries, using advanced techniques like heart rate variability to monitor player recovery and adaptation. His contributions make him a key figure in the application of science to football.