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This study aimed to compare the performance-related physical fitness attributes of soccer players in different playing positions, focusing on speed, agility, and reaction time. Eighty male soccer players between the ages of 18 and 25 were divided into four positional groups: forwards, midfielders, defenders, and goalkeepers. Standardized fitness tests, including a 50-meter sprint for speed, a shuttle run for agility, and a reaction time ruler test, were used to evaluate performance. One-way ANOVA statistical analysis showed significant differences between positions (p < 0.05). Forwards demonstrated the best sprinting and agility performance, while goalkeepers exhibited superior reaction times. Defenders showed moderate speed and agility but had the slowest reaction times. Midfielders displayed intermediate agility and reaction time compared to other positions. These results highlight how crucial position-specific training regimens are for maximizing player performance and injury avoidance tactics. Future research should explore the effects of specialized training interventions on these attributes.