Category: Data Analysis

Analysis

Finding the best under-25 centre-forwards in the USL 2019/20 season – data analysis

European football and American football has been brought back into action with the likes of Premier Leauge, Champions League, and Europa League…

August 14, 2020

Data Analysis

Finding the best goalkeepers in the Premier League – data analysis

Be it Manchester City’s Ederson, Liverpool’s Allison or Manchester United’s David de Gea, it must be said that the English Premier League…

August 13, 2020

Data Analysis

Finding the best goalkeepers outside Europe’s top five leagues part 2 – data analysis

Goalkeepers are becoming more and more important to teams around the world. Not only are they paramount in stopping goals, but also…

August 9, 2020

Data Analysis

Finding a new defensive midfielder for Spurs – data analysis

Upon taking over Tottenham Hotspur in November last year, José Mourinho made positive strides with his new club. The team finished sixth…

August 7, 2020

Belgian First Division A

Belgian First Division A 2020/21 preview – data analysis

The EPL, La Liga and Bundesliga were all completed in the 2019/20 season. However, the Belgian First Division A was one of…

August 7, 2020

Data Analysis

The best finishers of the 2019/20 Premier League – data analysis

Last weekend we finally got to witness the final game-week of the 2019/20 Premier League season – 70 days later than originally…

July 31, 2020

Analysis

Scouting AS Monaco’s academy – data analysis

AS Monaco have been valuing young players more and more in the last years, proof of that is the number of minutes…

July 27, 2020

Data Analysis

Finding the best young creative wingers in Ligue 1 – data analysis

Over time, the intensity in football matches has greatly increased, with the result that today’s players have less and less time and…

July 24, 2020

Belgian First Division A

Corner kicks in the Belgian First Division A 2019/20 – data analysis

Corner kicks are a vital part of football. Whilst the corner kick is sometimes misconceived due to an overinflated perception of success,…

July 22, 2020

Analysis

NordicBet Liga players ready for the next step (part 2) – data analysis

The 2019/20 season in the NordicBet Liga is almost over. After the 30th round, Vejle increased their lead to nine points which…

July 14, 2020

Data Analysis

NordicBet Liga players ready for the next step (part 1) – data analysis

The second-highest football league in Denmark saw plenty of action in 2019/20. After many high-scoring events in the first 29 rounds, the…

July 11, 2020

Bundesliga

Academy players in the Bundesliga 2019/20 – data analysis

The Bundesliga has successfully ended its season two weeks ago. While the players enjoy their well-deserved vacation, managers and coaches are trying…

July 11, 2020

Bundesliga

Finding the best strikers in the Bundesliga – data analysis

The data analysis series where we look at the most interesting players that play in the Bundesliga is coming to a close.…

July 10, 2020

Data Analysis

Finding the best centre-forwards from lower possession teams in LaLiga – data analysis

Famous strikers like Luis Suárez, Karim Benzema, Antoine Griezmann, etc. always tend to take away the spotlight for the best centre-forwards in…

July 9, 2020

Analysis

Scouting Lyon’s academy – data analysis

Olympique Lyon are a top club in France and in Europe, they were crowned champions of Ligue 1 seven times in the…

July 8, 2020

Data Analysis

Finding the best creative central midfielders in League Two – data analysis

Football in League Two may be a world away from the glitz and glamour of elite clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea, but it’s still a level that…

July 4, 2020

Analysis

Building a team with Ligue 1 players that could challenge PSG – data analysis

PSG have been the dominant side in Ligue 1 in the past decade winning 7 out of 10 league titles, and, apart…

July 3, 2020

Data Analysis

Evaluating the wing options at Roma – data analysis

Current manager, Paulo Fonseca, has been in-charge at Serie A club Roma from start of the 2019-2020 season. A key character of…

July 1, 2020

Data Analysis

EFL League Two: Finding a replacement for Jerry Yates – data analysis

In this article, I will be using both data and tactical analysis to identify a replacement for Jerry Yates at EFL side…

June 27, 2020

Data Analysis

Major League Soccer 2019: Best Under 25 attacking midfielders – data analysis

With the MLS nearing its comeback, this space of time presents itself with the opportunity to have a look at some of…

June 26, 2020