football data analytics Tag

07 May How Can We Detect Elite Passers?

Posted at 13:18h in Research

https://youtube.com/shorts/T-oD7WAjA64?feature=share Introducing the Elite Passing Differential Index (EPDI) In modern football, identifying elite passers has become increasingly complex. For years, pass completion percentage has been one of the most commonly used metrics to evaluate players’ passing performance. It is simple, intuitive, and easy to communicate. A player completes...

03 Oct What truly separates the Champion from the Runner-up in LaLiga? It’s not what you think.

Posted at 11:55h in Research

What truly separates the Champion from the Runner-up? Picture yourself on the training ground. You are preparing your team for the decisive weeks of the season. The scouting reports confirm what you already know: your rival has attacking firepower, the kind of players who fill highlight...

28 Jul “Do Teams Really Run More Without the Ball? It Depends on How Long They Have It”

Posted at 13:51h in Research

Does a team always run more without the ball? This data-driven analysis of over 8,000 LALIGA match records shows that physical effort during in-possession phases can exceed out-of-possession demands—especially when ball possession drops below 36%. Discover how possession percentage reshapes match running performance and what...

20 Oct Differences in playing style and technical performance according to the team ranking in the Spanish football LaLiga. A thirteen seasons study

Posted at 11:50h in Paper

Why do top teams consistently finish at the top of the table season after season? Beyond talent and budget, this study shows that long-term success in LaLiga is strongly linked to how teams play, not just what they play. Using data from 13 consecutive LaLiga seasons...

08 Nov An Extensive Comparative Analysis of Successful and Unsuccessful Football Teams in LaLiga

Posted at 13:38h in Paper

What separates winning teams from those that struggle in LaLiga? This 8-season study dives deep into the key performance indicators that define elite success. The standout factor? Shooting accuracy — more than possession, passes or ball control. Top teams are not just better technically, they’re...