Dr. López del Campo, Author at Football Innovation Hub

12 Dic How Offensive Quality Defines Success in Professional Football: Key Insights for Directors of Football

Posted at 12:17h in Research

In professional football, building a squad with offensive talent is not just a strategy; it’s a necessity. A recent study conducted by the Football Intelligence & Sports Performance Area of LALIGA reveals that the most successful teams are characterized by players who consistently create danger...

10 Dic How the Best Teams in LALIGA Dominated Thanks to Their Efficiency in Goalkeeper Restarts

Posted at 13:08h in Research

Goalkeeper restarts, an apparently routine action, have proven to be a decisive factor in the performance of teams in LALIGA EA Sports during the 2023/24 season. This study reveals that the most efficient teams in this area, such as Girona FC, FC Barcelona, and Real...

05 Dic Beyond Media Narratives: The Scientific Truth About Effective Time and Possession in Football

Posted at 12:00h in Research

For years, football discussions in the media have emphasized the importance of effective time and possession as the keys to success. But do these narratives hold up under scientific scrutiny? Our rigorous data analysis of the 2023/24 LALIGA EA Sports season challenges popular assumptions and...

04 Dic Scanning Offensive Associations in Football: An Advanced Model for Analyzing Playing Styles and Defensive Behavior

Posted at 12:33h in Research

The ability to identify and measure a team's consistency and identifiability during its offensive phase is essential to understanding and improving its playing style. A new model, based on the research published in Scientific Reports (DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-76835-3), redefines these concepts with greater precision and football-specific...

02 Dic How the Integrated Convex Hull Revolutionizes Tactical Strategy in Football

Posted at 13:30h in Research

The dynamics of modern football demand tools and concepts that help coaches better understand the game and make more informed strategic decisions. In this context, the Integrated Convex Hull, developed by the Football Intelligence & Sports Performance Area at LALIGA, redefines how we analyze space...

28 Nov The Tactical Challenge After a Lateral Free Kick: How to Avoid Chaos and Exploit the Offside Line

Posted at 12:41h in Research

https://videopress.com/v/4bOLAtuO?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In professional football, success is not just about defending well but also about how you react afterward. Lateral free kicks, despite having a limited direct impact on the overall scoreline, hide a critical moment that can change the course of the match: the organizational chaos...

Author: Dr. López del Campo