Research

05 May 1 in every 3 goals in open play in LALIGA comes from a cross into the box

Posted at 17:56h in Research

A data-driven analysis of 8,830 crosses reveals what really determines success: box occupation, density, and individual execution. 1 in every 3 goals in open play in LALIGA EA Sports 2024/25 originates from a cross into the box. However, despite their relevance, most crosses do not even lead...

27 Abr What Does It Really Mean to Be Fast in Football?

Posted at 13:44h in Research

Speed is one of the most valued physical attributes in modern football. It is used to describe players, compare profiles, and often to justify tactical decisions. However, the concept itself is rarely defined with precision. Is a fast player the one who reaches the highest top...

24 Abr The Jump That Makes the Difference: When Pressing Aggression Really Pays Off

Posted at 13:25h in Research

Introduction Pressing is one of the most defining defensive behaviors in modern football. But within pressing, not all actions are equal. The “jump” — a player breaking structure to aggressively press the ball carrier — represents the most decisive and risky defensive action. It raises a fundamental question: Is...

23 Abr Intensity Imbalance in Football: Why Players Should Not Be Judged by the Same Physical Standard

Posted at 11:23h in Research

High-intensity running is one of the most commonly used indicators in football performance analysis. Coaches, fitness coaches and analysts often look at sprinting metrics to understand how demanding a match was, how involved a player was, or whether a team showed enough “intensity”. However, there is...

22 Abr Can We Predict Corner Kicks Before They Happen?

Posted at 11:11h in Research

https://youtu.be/sgsMs0EO7fs From Descriptive Analysis to Predictive Intelligence in Set Pieces What if coaches could know, before a match, which corner situations are most likely to occur — and why? In recent LALIGA seasons, approximately 30% of goals originate from set pieces, with a significant proportion coming from corner...

20 Abr Beyond Shooting: Identifying Two-Way Impact in Attacking Players

Posted at 13:31h in Research

Rethinking how we evaluate offensive players In professional football, attacking players have traditionally been assessed through metrics directly linked to their offensive output, such as goals, assists or total shots. While these indicators remain essential, they provide only a partial view of player performance, particularly in...