player performance metrics Tag

09 May Do the fastest players play more… or do those who play more just happen to be faster?

Posted at 13:01h in Research

Do faster players get more playing time in professional football? In LALIGA, data from the 2023/24 season shows a clear link between top speed and minutes played—especially in wide and midfield positions. This analysis offers practical insights for coaches on performance planning, load management, and...

05 May Offside is not a line—it’s a weapon. It’s up to you to turn it into an advantage or a trap

Posted at 12:23h in Research

Are your forwards creating real danger—or just filling space? Discover how a new model developed by LALIGA and Universidad Rey Juan Carlos measures control of the most decisive area on the pitch: the space behind the offside line. The concept of Offside Control reveals how teams...