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applied football science, tactical intelligence & performance innovation

Insights and tools for modern football, from tactics and performance to injury prevention and data-driven decisions

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Bachelor´s degree
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LALIGA top-club experience
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years in the football world
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Running More Does Not Mean the Same Thing for Every Team

What does “running more” actually mean in football? Across five LALIGA EA SPORTS seasons, the answer changes by team, season and metric. Total distance and high-intensity running often tell different stories, while league averages hide major differences. A match-by-match approach reveals why outrunning the opponent is far from a universal requirement for winning.

Beyond Geometric Voronoi: Estimating Individual Spatial Potential from Tracking Data

Hamstring Return to Play: Can a Player Look Recovered While Still Being Underexposed to Sprinting?

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About Me

Professor, football researcher, performance analyst, and coach.

I’m Roberto López del Campo.

I’ve spent the last 20 years working at the crossroads of football and science — leading research projects, developing tools for clubs, and exploring how data and tactical understanding can improve decision-making on and off the pitch.

Along the way, I’ve collaborated with institutions such as LALIGA, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, and the Royal Spanish Football Federation, while also teaching and publishing at universities and in international journals.

As a UEFA Pro Licence coach, I combine high-level tactical expertise with scientific rigor, building bridges between applied research and elite football environments.

I currently coordinate the Research Area within LALIGA’s Football Intelligence & Performance Department, where we bridge the gap between applied science and real-world football performance.

My mission is simple: to turn complex data into useful knowledge — knowledge that helps coaches, analysts, and professionals work smarter, not harder.

Professional Experience

Applied Research, Tactical Thinking & Innovation in Football

“Let’s rethink football through applied research, tactical structure and performance intelligence.”

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For anyone working to understand and improve football through knowledge, data, and applied science

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Applied Research Collaboration

For clubs, performance departments, analysts, and organizations interested in developing applied research and innovative solutions for modern football.

I’m open to collaborative projects that connect scientific methodology with the real demands of elite football performance and decision-making.

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INSIGHTS

The DNA of a LALIGA Champion: What 15 Seasons Reveal Beyond Possession

Same League, Different Game: How LALIGA Learned to Keep the Ball Connected

Are Substitution Patterns a Coaching Style — or a Reaction to the Scoreline?

Fouling as a defensive style: who interrupts most, and where?

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