position-specific training Archives - Football Innovation Hub

08 Jul «Tell me how you accelerate and I’ll tell you who you are»

Posted at 11:51h in Research

What can a single acceleration reveal about a professional footballer’s playing style? In this advanced analysis by LALIGA’s Football Intelligence department, we combine applied sports science with real data from the 2024/25 season to decode the physical-tactical profile of each playing position in LALIGA. Building...

20 Jun Are You Really Comparing What Matters? How Game Phase Bias Can Change Performance Analysis

Posted at 11:25h in Research

Which player performed best in the match? Who covered more ground in attack or defense? These are common questions for professional football coaching staff. However, analyzing raw performance data without accounting for game phases can lead to misleading conclusions. This study, conducted by the Football...

07 May Accelerating from a standstill is not the same as accelerating at full speed. Yet we measure them the same way.

Posted at 12:07h in Research

Still using fixed acceleration thresholds in training? You might be misjudging your players’ real physical demands. This LaLiga study analyzes over 8,000 elite-level actions and reveals why initial speed is the missing piece in understanding high-intensity efforts. Learn how to apply these findings to design...

30 Abr Why Mistakes Matter: A New Way to Analyze Error in Professional Football

Posted at 12:49h in Research

What if we told you that the most influential variable in elite football is also one of the least studied? In this investigation from LALIGA’s Football Intelligence & Performance department, we present a new way to analyze individual error—by phase of play, adjusted for minutes,...

28 Oct Optimizing Speed in Football: Practical Applications for Coaches Based on Competitive Performance

Posted at 13:44h in Research

Speed is one of the most critical physical abilities affecting football player performance. Based on data from players in the 2023/24 LALIGA EA Sports season, this research outlines a profile of average maximum speeds for each position, allowing coaches to tailor training to players’ specific...

28 Ago Optimize Physical Performance in Professional Soccer: Practical Applications of a New Composite Index

Posted at 11:30h in Research

In professional soccer, understanding and measuring players' physical performance is essential for planning effective training sessions and making strategic decisions during matches. A recent study published by LaLiga introduces a new composite index that summarizes players' physical performance, integrating multiple variables into a single, comprehensible...