Abstract

The present study aims to analyse the leadership on soccer, according the stakeholders approach. The methodology was a systematic review on soccer leadership, published between 1995 and 2020. The Web of Science and Scopus databases were used, resulting in a sample of 80 articles. Several indicators were analysed in order to identify the authors who have most studied this topic, the most cited articles, the journals where they were published, and the thematic clusters developed around the topic. Through a content analysis, four research clusters were distinguished: Behaviour, Performance, Style, and Formation. The clusters with the highest number of publications were Behaviour and Performance. The results suggest that the theme of leadership in soccer should be more developed in the Formation cluster, particularly among coaches. The study can be useful for all stakeholders involved in the context of soccer, when using leadership as a strategic tool to improve organizational performance.