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PPDA SHOULDN’T BE USED TO MEASURE THE PRESSING INTENSITY
Okay, maybe that title is too strong. I’m not sure. But I know that using a single data metric to value an off-ball action is incredibly vague and complex. Especially when we look at data, it’s so difficult to quantify pressing activities. So, in this article, I will tell you why I think PPDA isn’t…
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VICTORIA PELOVA – SCOUT REPORT 2022
It’s happening. Victoria Pelova, arguably the Eredivisie Vrouwen’s best player, is getting her move to the WSL in England. It’s reported that the young attacking player will sign for North London side Arsenal and will become needed in the attacking ranks. But what kind of player is Pelova really? The general public might not know…
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REAL MADRID SUCCESSFUL CORNERS – SET PIECE ANALYSIS
Attacking corner routine #1: Real Madrid vs Cadiz In the video above we see Real Madrid in their game against Cadiz. They have a corner from the left and it’s taken by a right-footed player, meaning the ball will swing in towards the goal, rather than swing out away the goalkeeper. Cadiz employs a two-player…
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SET PIECE ANALYSIS: EXPECTED GOALS ON TARGET (XGOT) IN EREDIVISIE 21/22
Whilst we are already a few rounds into the Eredivisie 22/23 season, it’s still very interesting to have a look at the 21/22 season. I’m particularly fond of set piece, attacking corners in particular, and how teams try to generate chances from them. In this analysis I will try to do exactly so. In this…
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CASE STUDY GOALS ADDED (G+): SOPHIA SMITH IN THE NWSL
The world of women’s football has been growing a lot in the last decade, but we can see another innovative progression after the Euro 2022 in England. We are now at a crossroads in women’s football where investment is growing all across the board, which also means that the margins are becoming smaller and details…
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XAVI SIMONS – SCOUT REPORT 22/23
We have played 10 games in the Dutch Eredivisie in the 2022/2023 season. Perhaps it’s too early to talk about crucial performances and measuring quality depending on this season alone, but we can look closer to some players and how their first impression is in this season. One of the players I was anxious and…