"Taller, Stronger"?

48 teams, 1,248 players. How aggressively does each country's football system select for height relative to its own male population?

Selection Intensity Ranking (σ)

France: +0.74σ, ranked 42nd out of 48. Hover for details.

Population Height vs Squad Height

Distance from the 45° line = selection intensity.

Historical Trend: 7 Major Nations (1998-2026)

Position Height Change 1998→2026 (cm)

Sources: FIFA Squad List 2026 / NCD-RisC eLife 2016 / Transfermarkt / Full analysis (Chinese)