Aggression in sports can influence athletic performance in both positive and negative ways. This study examines the factors affecting aggressive behavior tendencies among football players of Selangor Football Club (FC). The Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ) was used to assess four dimensions of aggression: physical aggression (Aggression Factor I), verbal aggression (Aggression Factor II), anger (Aggression Factor III), and hostility (Aggression Factor IV). The sample consisted of 67 players, and the study analyzed how variables such as educational background, years of experience, and team affiliation relate to aggression tendencies. The results showed that neither educational background nor years of experience significantly impacted aggression, as the p-values for all four aggression factors—physical aggression (p = 0.600), verbal aggression (p = 0.953), anger (p = 0.995), and hostility (p = 0.864)—were all greater than 0.05, indicating no significant differences. Additionally, no significant differences were found among players from different teams (p > 0.05). However, a significant difference was observed between national and international players, with international players exhibiting higher levels of physical aggression (p = 0.002), verbal aggression (p = 0.001), and hostility (p = 0.05). These findings suggest that international players of Selangor FC demonstrate higher tendencies for physical, verbal, and hostile aggression than their national counterparts. The study contributes to understanding aggression in football, particularly in the context of player participation levels.
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