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