Category: Data Analysis

Analysis

Fight to the Finish: A statistical breakdown of the 2023/24 Bundesliga relegation battle – data analysis

As the Bundesliga season nears its conclusion, the relegation battle has reached a fever pitch, with several clubs on the edge of…

May 4, 2024

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Women’s Championship four players to watch 2023/24 – data analysis

Last weekend, the Women’s Championship reached its climax, with Crystal Palace finishing the season as champions and gaining promotion to the WSL.…

May 1, 2024

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From Prominence to Peril: Vitesse’s Chelsea affiliation and the point deduction debacle – recruitment analysis

Vitesse, a prominent name in Dutch football, has faced a recent downturn after being relegated from the Eredivisie for the first time…

April 26, 2024

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Undeniable To Undesirable: Liverpool’s woeful record in big games explored – data analysis

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp shocked the footballing world earlier this year when he revealed his intention to leave the club at the…

April 24, 2024

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Norway’s Rising Stars: Eliteserien’s top-five undervalued teenage talents – tactical analysis

In recent years, Norway has emerged as a hotbed for footballing talent, producing several notable stars who have made a significant impact…

April 5, 2024

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Globetrotting for Talent: Exploring the diversity in EFL clubs’ recruitment – data analysis

Talent ID and recruitment in football have evolved immensely in recent years and continue to do so at a rapid rate. We’ve…

March 26, 2024

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Missed Opportunities: Data insights on five English players ignored in international call-ups – data analysis

Being called up to the England senior team for the first time is a day to remember for any player and can…

March 19, 2024

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Coordinating Success: Decoding Lille’s integrated approach to football management – data analysis

Having just booked their place in the UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-finals, where they’ll face a tough test versus in-form EPL side…

March 16, 2024

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Recruitment Resonance: Marco Di Vaio’s strategy melds vision, value and victory at Bologna – data analysis

In Italian football, FC Bologna has undergone a remarkable transformation under the astute guidance of Sporting Director Marco Di Vaio. Transitioning from…

March 8, 2024

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Bröndby’s Lesson in Player Recruitment: The power of patience in crafting a winning team – data analysis

Bröndby IF have surprised many in the Danish Superliga this season and currently sit second with 40 points from 19 matches, two…

March 7, 2024

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The 2. Bundesliga Data-Driven Deep Dive: Insights into Germany’s second-tier stars – data analysis

At the professional level of football today, the way that clubs recruit players has changed dramatically in the last 5-10 years. We…

March 5, 2024

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Charting Champions: Unveiling the data all-stars of UWCL group stages 2023/24 – data analysis

The 2023-24 UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage has now come to an end, with several groups coming down to the wire.…

February 7, 2024

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Botola Pro League 2023/24: Morocco’s top attacking prowess explored through numbers – data analysis

The 2023/24 Moroccan Botola Pro League is currently at the halfway point, and the competition is proving to be thoroughly entertaining. Reigning…

February 5, 2024

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Discover NCAA D1 men’s soccer’s most successful style of play – data analysis

In our February magazine article entitled, “College Soccer: NCAA D1 game model clustering and KPIs derived by machine learning,” we investigated the…

February 5, 2024

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Premier League 2023/24: Unravelling the drama of an intense title race through numbers – data analysis

“I swear you’ll never see anything like this ever again”. The words of Martin Tyler as he watched in disbelief as Sergio…

February 1, 2024

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Bosman ruling impact: Five top-drawer U23 talents with expiring contracts in 2024 – scout report

As we embark on a new year, the football world unveils exciting prospects for clubs seeking to reinforce their squads. One particularly…

January 5, 2024

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Identifying the best young midfielders in the Women’s Championship 2023/24 – data analysis

The Women’s Championship has helped bring through players such as England Internationals Beth Mead, Ebony Salmon and Millie Bright over the years. …

December 28, 2023

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Using xGold to identify Real Madrid’s David Alaba replacement – data analysis

When Real Madrid raised the Champions League trophy back in 2021/22, Éder Militão, David Alaba and the infamous white chair were at…

December 26, 2023

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Bundesliga 2023/24: Using data to identify mid-season surprises, strugglers and end-of-season projections – data analysis

In the aftermath of the first 16 matchdays of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season, a comprehensive analysis unveils intriguing patterns and trends. As…

December 22, 2023

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EFL League Two 2023/24: When goals are scored and what this says about teams – data analysis

“The first 90 minutes are the most important”. Those were the words of the late Sir Bobby Robson, but if only football…

December 7, 2023