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15 Abr It’s Not January: What LaLiga Data Reveals About the Relative Age Effect

Posted at 12:12h in Research

Introduction For years, one idea has dominated football: Players born in January are more likely to become professionals. It’s simple. It’s intuitive.And analytically, it’s misleading. Using data from all players in LALIGA EA SPORTS 2024/25, we revisited the Relative Age Effect (RAE). The conclusion is clear: The issue is not January.It’s...

13 Jun How to Train with Science: 4 Real-World Cases Applied in LALIGA

Posted at 12:22h in Research

In elite football, data science must serve tactical intelligence—not replace it. In this article, we explore how LALIGA’s Football Intelligence Department applies advanced data models to prepare for matches like ElClásico. From exposing blind spots behind fullbacks to exploiting pressure-free zones between the lines, each...

23 Jul The Balance Between Youth and Experience: The Key to Success in LaLiga EA Sports

Posted at 11:39h in Research

In the competitive world of football, finding the perfect balance in team formation can be the difference between winning and losing. Recently, we conducted an exhaustive analysis of the teams in LaLiga EA Sports during the 2023/24 season, focusing on the age distribution of players...

08 Ago Changes in Physical and Technical Match Performance Variables in Football Players Promoted from the Spanish Second Division to the First Division

Posted at 13:32h in Paper

Summary for coaches and performance staff This study followed 97 professional players from 12 teams that earned promotion from LaLiga SmartBank to LaLiga EA Sports between 2015 and 2020. Using Mediacoach® tracking and match data, it analyzed how individual performance changes when the same players move...