Dr. López del Campo, Author at Football Innovation Hub

29 Jul Evolution of Ball Recoveries in LaLiga and Its Relationship with Increased High-Intensity Physical Performance

Posted at 13:17h in Research

Over the past fifteen seasons of LALIGA, we have observed a growing trend in the average number of ball recoveries per match. This analysis, based on internal data and the longitudinal study by Pons et al. (2021), suggests that this increase may be correlated with...

26 Jul The Unfailing Predictor of the LaLiga EA Sports Championship: 7-Game Winning Streaks

Posted at 13:32h in Research

In a recent analysis of LaLiga EA Sports, also known as the Primera División of LaLiga, an unfailing indicator for predicting the champion team has been identified: 7-game winning streaks. Despite the availability of complex data such as goals for (GF), goals against (GA), goal...

25 Jul The Power of Data Analysis in Player Selection: A Hypothetical Case with Toni Kroos

Posted at 11:52h in Research

In professional football, precision in player selection is crucial, especially when it comes to replacing key figures like Toni Kroos of Real Madrid. LaLiga, through its Mediacoach tool, provides equitable access to advanced data that facilitates this decision-making process. In this post, we explore a...

24 Jul Analysis of Substitute Efficiency in LaLiga EA Sports 2023/24 Season: A Goal-per-Minute Approach

Posted at 10:49h in Research

This study examines the goal-scoring efficiency of substitute players in LaLiga EA Sports teams during the 2023/24 season. The goal-per-minute metric is used to assess the effectiveness of substitutes, comparing it with that of starting players. The implications of substitution timing, the number of changes...

23 Jul The Balance Between Youth and Experience: The Key to Success in LaLiga EA Sports

Posted at 11:39h in Research

In the competitive world of football, finding the perfect balance in team formation can be the difference between winning and losing. Recently, we conducted an exhaustive analysis of the teams in LaLiga EA Sports during the 2023/24 season, focusing on the age distribution of players...

22 Jul The Relationship Between the Defensive Line and Goals Conceded: Insights from the 2023/24 LaLiga EA Sports Season

Posted at 12:55h in Research

In our detailed analysis of the 2023/24 LaLiga EA Sports season, we explored how the position of a team's defensive line when the opponent has possession affects the number of goals conceded. This analysis provides valuable and practical conclusions that coaches can use to optimize...

Author: Dr. López del Campo