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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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From 20th to 1st: FC Barcelona Breaks LaLiga’s Defensive Pattern

From 20th to 1st. What makes FC Barcelona's defensive approach so unusual? While 18 of LaLiga's 20 teams contest most defensive duels closer to their own goal, Barcelona break the pattern: 54.5% occur in midfield. Why such a striking difference? We explore the numbers, compare Barcelona with Real Madrid, and examine what they reveal about defensive positioning and behaviour.

Who recovers the ball best in LaLiga? It depends on what you divide by

The 8 Games That Separate First From Second in LaLiga

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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

Inside the Block: Five Players, but How Many Options?

Football is not 4-4-2 vs 4-2-3-1 at kick-off

The shorter the shift, the higher the intensity

Running More Does Not Mean the Same Thing for Every Team

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