This research introduces a new metric that objectively measures the rational occupation of space by players on the field. The metric is based on the centroid, which is the midpoint of the positioning of the 10 outfield players (excluding the goalkeeper), and the projection of...
Football is characterized by a series of intermittent efforts of unpredictable duration and variable recovery times. Throughout a match, players experience pauses in activity followed by explosive actions that demand maximum physical performance. These high-intensity moments, such as maximal sprints, often coincide with key situations...
In professional soccer, coaches are constantly searching for ways to optimize their teams' performance. A recent study, published by researchers from LaLiga, analyzed the physical performance of teams in LaLiga SmartBank (Spanish Second Division) over three consecutive seasons (2015-2018). The findings provide key insights that...
In professional football, understanding and optimizing players' physical performance is essential for team success. One of the most advanced concepts in this field is the Worst Case Scenarios (WCS). Below, we explain what WCS are, their importance, and how they can be practically applied using...
This study analyzes the positional adjustments of LALIGA EA SPORTS teams during the 2023/24 season, focusing on the changes in field positions when teams are winning or losing. The analysis is based on detailed metrics including positional width, filtered centroid, and positional depth in both...
This study reveals why football teams often complete more passes in the first half but score more goals in the second. Discover how this pass–goal paradox impacts match tactics, performance planning, and in-game decision-making, using real LALIGA data from 2018/19....