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The aim was to characterise the multivariate neuromuscular profile derived from the countermovement jump (CMJ) and isometric mid-thigh pull (IMTP), and to examine neuromuscular components according to tactical positions in professional female football players. Methods: Twenty-three professional female football players were assessed using the CMJ and IMTP. Force-time, impulse, rate of force development, jump performance, landing, and inter-limb imbalance variables were extracted. Principal component analysis (PCA) was applied to the standardised variables, and individual component scores were compared according to tactical positions using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: The first five principal components explained 79.19% of the total variance. PC1 represented the propulsive force and the rate of force development; PC2 reflected total force and mechanical impulse; PC3 represented early explosiveness; PC4 grouped indicators of inter-limb imbalance; and PC5 integrated jump performance and landing control. No statistically significant differences were observed between tactical positions. Conclusions: The combination of CMJ, IMTP, and PCA enabled multiple muscle-force variables to be synthesised into interpretable neuromuscular dimensions. The findings provide preliminary and exploratory evidence to support the individual monitoring of female football players. 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