Lire le football à travers les données depuis 2017.
Quand la football analytics n'était encore qu'une niche, nous la publiions déjà. Ici, nos data scientists partagent des métriques originales comme la Gegenpressing Intensity et l'AERO, des analyses d'avant-saison, des rapports de scouting et les études de validation derrière XSEED : l'histoire de la football intelligence, racontée au moment où elle s'écrivait.
Nouveaux bancs, nouvelles idées : Liverpool de Iraola face à City de Maresca
Liverpool reçoit Manchester City à Anfield dimanche 11 octobre, premier match de Premier League après la trêve internationale.
Comment le jeu courant évolue en Premier League dans un contexte dominé par les phases arrêtées
En Premier League, les xG dans le jeu courant sont au plus bas depuis 2017/18. Comment ce jeu évolue face aux phases arrêtées dominantes en 2025/26.
La révolution des phases arrêtées en Premier League
En Premier League 2025/26, les xG sur phases arrêtées culminent sur neuf saisons dans les cinq grands championnats ; ceux dans le jeu chutent.
Built Like Giroud: 5 AI-reccomended Strikers Who Fit Milan’s Mold
As the summer transfer window intensifies, AC Milan’s new Sporting Director, Igli Tare, shed light on the club’s priorities in a recent interview. The Rossoneri are actively searching for a new centre-forward: someone with different attributes than Santiago Gimenez and more in line with Olivier Giroud’s profile. Tare explained: “We are evaluating profiles both in […]
Premier League Beckons: Leeds, Burnley, and the Epic Playoff Showdown!
Introduction The Championship season has now concluded, and while we await the verdict of the playoff final between Sunderland and Sheffield United, we will delve into an in-depth analysis of the newly promoted Premier League teams. Our focus will also extend to the two sides contesting the playoff final for the last available Premier League […]
Title Race in Portugal – Benfica and Sporting Tied at the Top
Introduction We’ve reached the final stretch of the Portuguese league season, and here’s the situation at the top of the table: Benfica and Sporting Lisbon are tied on 78 points, with both sides also registering 74.8 expected points.It’s an unusual but very real scenario that will likely be resolved this weekend, on Saturday, May 10, […]
Premier League Power Race: Who Will Conquer Europe?
Introduction As the Premier League season nears its decisive stage, the battle for European qualification is intensifying. With five teams closely contesting spots from third to sixth place, the race for Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League berths is wide open. Here’s an in-depth look at Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, Chelsea, and […]
Champions League Quarter-Finals Preview: Tactical Trends, Data Insights & Key Absences
Introduction The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals are upon us, and the matchups couldn’t be more compelling. From elite European giants to tactical innovators, this stage features not just footballing excellence, but also the nuances that data can unveil. In this preview, we break down all four ties through a combination of advanced metrics, radar charts, […]
MLS 2025: Data-Driven Insights from the First 5 Rounds
Introduction The 2025 MLS season is underway, and after five rounds, we can begin identifying emerging trends across teams. This in-depth analysis dissects both offensive and defensive performances using key advanced metrics. Through a series of scatter plots, we explore how different teams approach the game-whether it’s through high pressing, ball possession, or efficiency in […]
Top 10 Advanced Football Metrics: Unveiling Europe’s Best Performers
Football analytics has revolutionised how we evaluate player performances beyond traditional stats like goals and assists. Advanced metrics provide a deeper understanding of a player’s influence on the game, measuring key aspects such as goal probability, playmaking efficiency, defensive contributions, and aerial dominance. In this analysis, we break down 10 cutting-edge performance indicators from Europe’s […]
Evolution in Numbers: Comparing the 2023/24 and 2024/25 Seasons Across Europe’s Top 5 Leagues
Key Insights Introduction The ever-evolving landscape of European football offers an intriguing opportunity to analyze how teams adapt, evolve, and shift their tactical priorities from one season to the next. With the 2024/25 season heading into its final third, it is time to take a data-driven deep dive into the Premier League, Serie A, La […]
Winter Transfer Shockwaves: Breaking Down the 7 Biggest Moves of the Window
Key Insights: The Winter Market Recap: Bold Moves, Big Expectations The January transfer window never fails to surprise, and this year was no exception. While some clubs opted for strategic depth, others made headline-grabbing moves that could reshape the landscape of European football. From Kvaratskhelia’s sensational switch to PSG to Rashford’s unexpected transfer to Aston […]
