Building Role Profiles in Football Using Data
Football is a game of roles, not just positions. Two players might both be labeled as “fullbacks,” yet one acts […]
Football is a game of roles, not just positions. Two players might both be labeled as “fullbacks,” yet one acts […]
Width is one of the most important dimensions of attacking play. It dictates how space is created, how defenders are
Modern football is increasingly about controlling space rather than simply controlling possession. Compact defensive blocks restrict central access, and teams
The offside line is one of the most powerful collective tools available to a defensive unit. Used effectively, it compresses
When we talk about football intelligence, the conversation almost always starts with what players do on the ball — dribbling,
In modern football, the ability to build up play from the back has become one of the most important ways
In modern football, scouting is no longer limited to identifying players with eye-catching skills or impressive physical traits. With the
Noa Lang arrives at Napoli to revolutionize the forward line. The Dutch attacker signs for the Italian club for €28
Modern football is a constant arms race between pressing structures and build-up mechanisms. As pressing systems become more sophisticated —
Giovanni Leoni arrives at Liverpool as a center-back for the future. The Italian defender joins the Premier League champions to
In modern football, the margin between victory and defeat is often determined not only by player performance but by how
For decades, coaches warned players to “never dribble through the middle, you’ll lose it and get punished on the break.