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Both groups completed a 9-week in-season resistance training program consisting of one strength-oriented session (MD-4) and one power-oriented session (MD-2) per week, in addition to regular soccer training. Pre- and post-intervention assessments included eccentric hamstring strength (NordBord), countermovement jump (CMJ), and 10 m and 30 m linear sprint performance. Results: Eccentric hamstring strength increased significantly only in the NHEG (p \u2264 0.05), though this improvement did not transfer to enhancements in jump or sprint performance (p &gt; 0.05). No significant changes were observed in the D + LCSG for any variable (p &gt; 0.05), and no between-group differences were found across all performance outcomes. During the 12-week monitoring period, one hamstring injury was recorded, occurring in the NHEG. Conclusions: These findings suggest that, while the NHE elicited greater exercise-specific eccentric strength gains, neither posterior-chain strategy produced improvements in sprint or jump performance. 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