Category: Player Stats & Analysis

  • Decoding Arda Güler: xvalue’s Advanced Player Report

    Decoding Arda Güler: xvalue’s Advanced Player Report

    The final group stage matches of EURO 2024 are to be disputed in these days. Among these, Group E sees all teams tied with 3 points, Italy want to secure 2nd place in their group as does Turkey who lost to Portugal after winning against Georgia on the first matchday. Turkish fans have many reasons…

  • xvalue’s Advanced Player Report: EURO 2024 Insight & Analysis

    xvalue’s Advanced Player Report: EURO 2024 Insight & Analysis

    With the 2023/2024 club season now behind us, eyes are now set upon EURO 2024, which will see Italy try to defend their title won at Wembley in 2021. We also provide hints on which young talent might establish themselves as stars of the tournament. Discover innovative data visualisations and tools such as our advanced…

  • AIDA – Player Performance Analysis Updates

    AIDA – Player Performance Analysis Updates

    Today, we’re pleased to introduce our latest updates toxvalue | AIDA, which are set to further refine the accuracy and depth of player performance analysis and comparison. Welcome to the Future of Soccer Analytics Welcome to the future of soccer analytics with AIDA, the AI Data Analyst that’s set to transform the way we perceive…

  • Data-driven scouting for Liverpool: replacing Fabinho

    Data-driven scouting for Liverpool: replacing Fabinho

    This summer, Liverpool are undergoing a full-fledged revolution in their midfield. The simultaneous departures of Fabinho, Henderson, Milner, Keita and Oxlade-Chamberlain mean that the Reds are seeking to rejuvenate the squad, adding fresh legs able to keep up with Klopp’s demanding play style. The arrivals of Szoboszlai and Mac Allister for a combined fee in…

  • [ITA] – Coppie goal e cuori infranti

    [ITA] – Coppie goal e cuori infranti

    Per un attaccante, trovare la giusta alchimia con il proprio compagno di reparto è una parte fondamentale del gioco. Solitamente fa la differenza tra un attacco affidabile, prolifico e uno sterile. A volte, le sinergie create dalle partnership sono talmente rilevanti che romperle è estremamente doloroso, sia per i tifosi che per gli allenatori. Pensate…

  • Relationship goals and painful breakups

    Relationship goals and painful breakups

    For a forward, finding the right chemistry with a strike partner is a fundamental part of the game. It often makes the difference between a solid, reliable attack and a stagnant one. Sometimes, the synergies created by the partnerships are such that breaking them is really painful, for fans as well as for the coaches.…

  • Looking for hidden gems?

    Looking for hidden gems?

    The football market is still characterised by high levels of inefficiency, offering plenty of opportunities for arbitrage (trading the same asset in different markets to take advantage of differences in price). In this context, data analytics can offer market actors a significant competitive edge. Using our proprietary performance indicators, plus player salaries, to build an…

  • EURO 2020's penalty takers

    EURO 2020's penalty takers

    In a tournament like the European Championship, the difference between victory and defeat is often determined by penalties. Since 1976, more than one-fourth of the knock-out matches have indeed been decided by penalty shoot-outs (27.7%). Skilled finishers who are able to handle high pressure can clearly become a decisive factor in such a competition. Obviously,…

  • [ITA] – Wonderkids: 2021 Outlook

    [ITA] – Wonderkids: 2021 Outlook

    Niente cattura l’immaginazione di un tifoso di calcio quanto l’esplosione di giovani talenti, giocatori circondati da grandi speranze e aspettative ma anche da una significativa incertezza. Prevedere il percorso della carriera di un giovane calciatore è un esercizio estremamente complesso, tenendo conto delle tante variabili che possono far deragliare improvvisamente anche la più ovvia delle…

  • [ITA] – Wonderkids: Benoît Badiashile

    [ITA] – Wonderkids: Benoît Badiashile

    Benoit Badiashile ha solo 19 anni, ma può già vantare più di 50 presenze in Ligue 1, tra i primi 5 campionati europei. Alto, mancino e con ottime capacità di passaggio, non c’è da stupirsi che sia uno dei difensori centrali più seguiti d’Europa. A nostro avviso, un miglioramento nella fase difensiva e qualche chilo…