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28 Ago What Does One More Minute of Football Really Cost?

Posted at 10:26h in Research

Five extra minutes of effective playing time can add almost 3 km of collective running. But that physical cost is far from identical across LALIGA teams—and high-speed running tells a very different story. This analysis explores how Effective Playing Time shapes match demands, why possession...

09 Dic When Your Players Go to the World Cup… Do You Lose or Win? The Data Finally Answers

Posted at 12:50h in Research

A question every club faces sooner or later A World Cup approaches.Your players leave with their national teams.Inside the club, two opposing feelings coexist: Pride — because international visibility can elevate a player's market value.Concern — because domestic performance still depends on the same player when they...

24 Abr High-Intensity Acceleration and Initial Speed Profiles as Predictors of Team Success in Professional Football: What We Know and How to Use It

Posted at 12:33h in Research

Acceleration is not just about running fast—it's about how quickly a player can reach match-changing speeds. Our latest study in LaLiga shows that top teams not only accelerate more often but do so with superior efficiency depending on the playing position. This article explores how...