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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...

Plain-English summary with practical takeaways for first-team staff When you face a strong opponent, your team tends to cover more distance with the ball—including more high-speed running with possession (>21 km·h⁻¹). Against weaker opponents, in LaLiga (First Division) teams typically rack up more distance without the...