“What is xG (or Expected Goals)?” “What in the world do you mean by Kevin De Bruyne had an xA… Read more Introduction to Football Analytics – Top 6 Analytics Metrics You Should Know
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Euro 2020: The Numbers Behind Why Trent Alexander Arnold Should be Starting for England at Right-Back
Welcome to the greatest soap opera of 2021! The winner gets a starting spot in one of the most coveted… Read more Euro 2020: The Numbers Behind Why Trent Alexander Arnold Should be Starting for England at Right-Back
Analyzing Luke Shaw’s 2020/21 Season – A Transcendent Left-Back has Arrived
I’ll admit it – I was quite sceptical of Luke Shaw’s recovery after he broke his leg against PSV Eindhoven… Read more Analyzing Luke Shaw’s 2020/21 Season – A Transcendent Left-Back has Arrived
How Good is Mason Greenwood? Here’s what the Underlying Numbers Tell Us
Welcome to the xGreenwood World The Premier League’s “Project Restart” is going swimmingly well for Manchester United’s teenage sensation Mason… Read more How Good is Mason Greenwood? Here’s what the Underlying Numbers Tell Us
Measuring the ‘High Press’ in Football: Which Team has the Best High Press in Europe?
Introduction It’s easy to measure the attacking output of a team or an individual player in any sport. We have… Read more Measuring the ‘High Press’ in Football: Which Team has the Best High Press in Europe?
You Alright, Harry? A Look at the Numbers Behind Harry Kane’s Apparent Decline
Introduction Let’s get this out of the way – I’m a huge Harry Kane fan. I love his unassuming demeanour… Read more You Alright, Harry? A Look at the Numbers Behind Harry Kane’s Apparent Decline
Football Analytics 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the Expected Goals (xG) Metric
New to analytics and data science? Interested in finding out how these metrics work in football? Heard of the term… Read more Football Analytics 101: A Beginner’s Guide to the Expected Goals (xG) Metric
