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25 May The Biggest Mistake in Football Physical Analysis? Studying Metrics in Isolation

Posted at 13:04h in Research

For years, football science has tried to answer a seemingly simple question: Does physical performance help teams win football matches? The answers have usually been frustrating. Some studies showed that successful teams covered more high-speed running distance. Others showed no relationship at all. Some even found that losing...

22 May How to Detect When a Team Starts Losing Its Defensive Balance

Posted at 19:26h in Research

https://youtube.com/shorts/YlZ8vkAUo5c?feature=share Most tactical problems do not start with the final mistake. They start seconds earlier. A defensive line becomes too stretched.A midfielder arrives late to cover.A full-back jumps to press without compensation behind him.Distances between teammates become too large around the ball. And suddenly, the team loses control of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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