In our previous throw-in analysis, we started a throw-in series by discussing their unique nature compared with other set pieces. We also discussed the different purposes and measurements of throw-in success, ending with the various strategies and kinds of defending throw-ins. Since we do not wish to rush delving into superficial analyses,...
What Is ELO Rating? The 2024/25 UEFA Europa League campaign of 36 clubs presents an intriguing competitive landscape when analyzed based on their current ELO ratings. ELO rating in football is a method for calculating the relative skill levels of teams based on their performance. In this data analysis, ELO...
Who Is Darío Osorio? Darío Osorio is experimenting with a new role at Midtjylland. The 20-year-old has refined his technique, becoming a top offensive player in possession due to his ball-striking, varied range of passes, and ability to progress from different heights and channels. Thomas Thomasberg, FC Midtjylland’s coach, has...
FC Midtjylland's reputation for talent scouting is further solidified by their signing of Darío Osorio from Universidad de Chile last summer. The now 20-year-old has quickly risen to prominence during the 2023/24 season, showcasing the club's ability to identify and nurture top U20 talent from around the globe. The visualisation...
FC Midtjylland are on the mend after a lackluster league campaign in the previous season, which saw them finish in 7th place and forced them to participate in the relegation group of the Danish Superliga. This season under Thomas Thomasberg tactics, they have come first following the initial 22-match league campaign. They...
We’re just a week away from the start of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast. This is one of those international tournaments I’ve been drawn to since a young age. In hindsight, I recall being far more excited than I should’ve been when I heard the...
Thomas Grønnemark entered the spotlight as Liverpool announced they had hired a throw-in coach. A largely overlooked phase of the game, Grønnemark revolutionised re-entries from throw-ins. His throw-in tactics are centred on the three pillars of long, fast and clever. Throw-ins are still underutilised in the game, but several teams...
Gustav Isaksen has got his big move, going from FC Midtjylland in Denmark to Serie A giants Lazio for €12m - we identified the 21-year-old winger as being Tier 2 ready this window, so it will be interesting to see whether he makes the step up to Lazio's team immediately...
FC Midtjylland, one of Denmark's most successful football clubs in recent years, has been somewhat forced into a mega rebuild this summer following a severely disappointing 2022/23 campaign, where they finished eighth in the regular season – a placing that saw them participate in the league's relegation phase. For context,...
