Soccer Players (IMAGE) Society for Experimental Biology Caption Footballers' success on the pitch, measured as ability to perform "complex tasks" such as tackling or passing, was not associated with their athletic ability. Credit www.soccerscience.net Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.