Soccer players awarded one or more red cards exhibit lower 2D:4D ratios

In this study, we analyze the relationship between second‐to‐fourth digit (2D:4D) ratios—a proxy for prenatal androgen levels—and foul play and sporting performance in a sample of junior soccer players from a professional Uruguayan soccer club. Our results show that the most aggressive players (i.e., those awarded one or more red cards) have a more masculine finger pattern (lower 2D:4D ratio), while no relationship could be found between sporting performance and 2D:4D ratios. The results are discussed in the context of previous findings. Aggr. Behav. 9999:1–10, 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Source: Aggressive Behavior - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Research Article Source Type: research