The aim of this systematic review is to examine the effects of post-activation potentiation (PAP) protocols on acute performance outcomes such as sprinting, jumping, and agility in elite soccer players. The study was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines; experimental studies published between 2010 and 2025 were searched in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and, google scholar databases. Inclusion criteria covered only studies reporting PAP protocols applied to elite soccer players and acute performance measurements. The review findings indicate that PAP protocols, when applied with appropriate loading intensity and sufficient recovery intervals, produce short-term but significant improvements, particularly in short-distance sprinting, vertical jump, and change-of-direction performance. However, the magnitude of the effect varies depending on the type of exercise used, the athletes' training background, and the time intervals between application and testing. In conclusion, PAP protocols have strong potential to enhance acute performance in elite soccer players; however, more controlled research across different age groups, positions, and seasons is needed to determine the most effective application parameters.