Supplementswell supported · human dataDiscovery of the day
A systematic review of 41 studies in soccer players found the evidence that creatine improves soccer performance is inconsistent and of very low certainty: some trials showed better repeated sprints, anaerobic power and strength, but endurance, change of direction and recovery showed no consistent benefit, while body mass often increased after loading.
- Study design
- Systematic review
- Journal
- J Int Soc Sports Nutr
- Evidence
- well supported
What it shows: The uncertainty is the finding: a sweep of 41 controlled studies in soccer players produced results too mixed and too low in quality to pool, so creatine's match-day value is genuinely unsettled. Several authors also disclose ties to creatine manufacturers, worth knowing even in a review reporting mixed results.Systematic review · J Int Soc Sports Nutr
Creatine supplementation in soccer players: a systematic review. J Int Soc Sports Nutr 2026Read the study →