Dr. López del Campo, Author at Football Innovation Hub

21 Feb The Key Role of Defensive Ground Duels in Winning Matches: A Data-Driven Approach for Professional Coaches

Posted at 12:47h in Research

Discover how defensive ground duels impact match results in LALIGA. This data-driven analysis reveals a statistically significant link between winning games and success in defensive duels. Learn how coaching staffs use these insights with Mediacoach Vision to optimize training, adjust tactics, and enhance team performance....

18 Feb The Big Lie About Possession: It’s Not Just Time, It’s How You Use It

Posted at 13:37h in Research

Possession in football isn’t just about time with the ball, but how it’s managed. This article reveals the differences in playing styles—patient circulators, vertical and direct teams, balanced intermediates, and dominant controllers—based on possession metrics from LaLiga EA Sports teams. By examining efficiency, offensive output,...

14 Feb How Spatial Dominance Influences Team Performance in LALIGA EA Sports

Posted at 11:23h in Research

https://videopress.com/v/3M3l1wKD?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Space as a Key Factor in Competitive Performance In modern football, game analysis has evolved to understand how teams occupy space. At LALIGA’s Football Intelligence & Performance Area, we conducted a study based on data from the 2023/24 LALIGA EA Sports season, revealing a direct correlation...

11 Feb Are You Really Measuring Your Players’ Physical Performance Correctly? The Mistake of Evaluating Acceleration Without Context

Posted at 13:07h in Research

In football, player acceleration is often analyzed based on general values, without considering their position or the match context. But what happens if a player hasn’t had the opportunity to perform in the phases of play where their acceleration is most crucial? In these cases,...

10 Feb The Modern Football Dilemma: How to Protect Player Performance and Health Without Losing Competitiveness?

Posted at 12:58h in Research

In today’s football, coaches face a growing challenge: maintaining peak performance while safeguarding player health. The evolution of professional football has led to increased physical demands, requiring teams to optimize workload management and injury prevention strategies. The key question is: How can we manage player workloads...

06 Feb Speed, Bro? Better Accelerate: What Really Matters in Modern Football

Posted at 12:02h in Research

In professional football, speed has always been synonymous with physical dominance. A fast player is often seen as a lethal weapon. However, the data tells us something different: acceleration is the real superpower in the modern game. While top speed is important in specific situations...

Author: Dr. López del Campo