TFA Interview: Club Brugge’s Jan Van Haaren On Data Analysis, Innovation, & Building A Football Insights Department
With the evolution of the modern game, there seems to be a permanent place for data and numbers in football. ...
Gillian Kasirye is a tactics and data writer who previously worked at The Athletic doing player analysis. Gillian has a strong background in coaching, having worked at QPR and AFC Wimbledon, as well as at the FANWL national level. She has a BSc in Economics and currently pursuing an MSc in Development Economics. Gillian is currently a UEFA B Licence candidate.
With the evolution of the modern game, there seems to be a permanent place for data and numbers in football. ...
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