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More than half of Premier League teams have adopted a more direct approach with the ball this season compared to last year, with Man City showing the most dramatic shift so far
September 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
More than half of Premier League teams have adopted a more direct approach with the ball this season compared to last year, with Man City showing the most dramatic shift so far
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New season, new reminder that you can follow a bunch of smart soccer people here
August 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
New season, new reminder that you can follow a bunch of smart soccer people here
My favourite visual of the 2024–25 season is "Serie A pressing efficiency". You can now create the same type of graph yourself with markstats.club
August 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
My favourite visual of the 2024–25 season is "Serie A pressing efficiency". You can now create the same type of graph yourself with markstats.club
Some of you may already have access to markstats.club 2.0. We’ve moved from WordPress to React, and one new feature lets you create scatter plots right in your browser. Check it out if you have access
August 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Some of you may already have access to markstats.club 2.0. We’ve moved from WordPress to React, and one new feature lets you create scatter plots right in your browser. Check it out if you have access
This post is not about Amorim. I should've phrased it better 😅
June 6, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This post is not about Amorim. I should've phrased it better 😅
Man United and Spurs were in similar, if not identical, situations: a generally poor season ended with a sudden knockout success. Yet the managers were judged in completely opposite ways
June 6, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Man United and Spurs were in similar, if not identical, situations: a generally poor season ended with a sudden knockout success. Yet the managers were judged in completely opposite ways
Ange Postecoglou tenure at Spurs: instant impact followed by a gradual decline
June 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ange Postecoglou tenure at Spurs: instant impact followed by a gradual decline
If Inter stays brave tonight, they can leverage their biggest strength: effective buildup and press resistance. As PSG typically presses high m2m, opportunities to create artificial transitions will likely arise. Set pieces might offer another edge
May 31, 2025 at 4:43 PM
If Inter stays brave tonight, they can leverage their biggest strength: effective buildup and press resistance. As PSG typically presses high m2m, opportunities to create artificial transitions will likely arise. Set pieces might offer another edge
Manchester United 2024-25 compared to 2023-24:
They have a less effective high press, but overall open-play defense improved massively from "catastrophic" to "slightly above average". An open-play attack and buildup quality have not remarkably changed
They have a less effective high press, but overall open-play defense improved massively from "catastrophic" to "slightly above average". An open-play attack and buildup quality have not remarkably changed
May 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Manchester United 2024-25 compared to 2023-24:
They have a less effective high press, but overall open-play defense improved massively from "catastrophic" to "slightly above average". An open-play attack and buildup quality have not remarkably changed
They have a less effective high press, but overall open-play defense improved massively from "catastrophic" to "slightly above average". An open-play attack and buildup quality have not remarkably changed
"Glasner's defensive masterclass" looks like this by the way. Basically the worst game of the season
May 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"Glasner's defensive masterclass" looks like this by the way. Basically the worst game of the season
Crystal Palace is one of the most effective defensive PL teams. Their mid-block restricts opponents’ access to the final third and danger zones. However, today’s match was a complete contrast. Palace allowed 16 shots from the penalty box and 24 entries into the danger zone
May 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Crystal Palace is one of the most effective defensive PL teams. Their mid-block restricts opponents’ access to the final third and danger zones. However, today’s match was a complete contrast. Palace allowed 16 shots from the penalty box and 24 entries into the danger zone
Are you prepared for a flood of "Glasner's defensive masterclass" and "Pep's overthinking" hot takes?
May 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Are you prepared for a flood of "Glasner's defensive masterclass" and "Pep's overthinking" hot takes?
A chaotic, open game with frequent transitions is the best *this Real* can hope for against *this Barcelona*
Barcelona 4 : 3 Real Madrid
▪ xG: 3.84 - 2.98
▪ xThreat: 2.16 - 0.74
▪ Possession: 61.7% - 38.3%
▪ Field Tilt: 84.8% - 15.2%
▪ Def Action Height: 53.8 - 37.3
▪ xG: 3.84 - 2.98
▪ xThreat: 2.16 - 0.74
▪ Possession: 61.7% - 38.3%
▪ Field Tilt: 84.8% - 15.2%
▪ Def Action Height: 53.8 - 37.3
May 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A chaotic, open game with frequent transitions is the best *this Real* can hope for against *this Barcelona*
Why won’t Carlo Ancelotti just let his players express themselves? 🙃
May 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Why won’t Carlo Ancelotti just let his players express themselves? 🙃
Chelsea excels at attacking space, creating fast-break opportunities through natural turnovers and artificially (baiting opposition press). Sharper decisions with the ball in the second half against Liverpool could have led to a couple more goals
May 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Chelsea excels at attacking space, creating fast-break opportunities through natural turnovers and artificially (baiting opposition press). Sharper decisions with the ball in the second half against Liverpool could have led to a couple more goals
Carlo Ancelotti: Gives his players flexibility and freedom to “express themselves”
The players: Cross the ball into the penalty box instantly
The players: Cross the ball into the penalty box instantly
April 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Carlo Ancelotti: Gives his players flexibility and freedom to “express themselves”
The players: Cross the ball into the penalty box instantly
The players: Cross the ball into the penalty box instantly
Since Ruben Amorim’s appointment, Manchester United has lost possession in the dangerous buildup areas more often than any other Premier League team except Crystal Palace
April 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Since Ruben Amorim’s appointment, Manchester United has lost possession in the dangerous buildup areas more often than any other Premier League team except Crystal Palace
@whitecapsfc.com are the best team in the league right now, even considering factors like schedule difficulty and home advantage. This season, they feel like a much better-coached team in and out of possession
April 13, 2025 at 6:49 AM
@whitecapsfc.com are the best team in the league right now, even considering factors like schedule difficulty and home advantage. This season, they feel like a much better-coached team in and out of possession
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This is honestly one of the most comprehensive, one-sided beatings I've ever seen in an MLS game.
And the 'Caps are doing it on short rest and without multiple starters, including their best player.
And the 'Caps are doing it on short rest and without multiple starters, including their best player.
April 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
This is honestly one of the most comprehensive, one-sided beatings I've ever seen in an MLS game.
And the 'Caps are doing it on short rest and without multiple starters, including their best player.
And the 'Caps are doing it on short rest and without multiple starters, including their best player.
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Vancouver 5 : 1 Austin
▪ xG: 4.43 - 0.79
▪ xThreat: 1.8 - 0.98
▪ Possession: 52.0% - 48.0%
▪ Field Tilt: 54.8% - 45.2%
▪ Def Action Height: 49.1 - 43.5
▪ xG: 4.43 - 0.79
▪ xThreat: 1.8 - 0.98
▪ Possession: 52.0% - 48.0%
▪ Field Tilt: 54.8% - 45.2%
▪ Def Action Height: 49.1 - 43.5
April 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Vancouver 5 : 1 Austin
▪ xG: 4.43 - 0.79
▪ xThreat: 1.8 - 0.98
▪ Possession: 52.0% - 48.0%
▪ Field Tilt: 54.8% - 45.2%
▪ Def Action Height: 49.1 - 43.5
▪ xG: 4.43 - 0.79
▪ xThreat: 1.8 - 0.98
▪ Possession: 52.0% - 48.0%
▪ Field Tilt: 54.8% - 45.2%
▪ Def Action Height: 49.1 - 43.5
True. Scatter plots would definitely add the extra dimension
April 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
True. Scatter plots would definitely add the extra dimension
Trent is a "high risk—high reward" player. He loses the ball a lot and is historically low on this type of chart, near Bruno and KDB
April 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Trent is a "high risk—high reward" player. He loses the ball a lot and is historically low on this type of chart, near Bruno and KDB
Vitinha is the most effective player at advancing the ball through passing in Europe this season. This metric measures players who move the ball forward and maintain possession, rarely losing the ball
April 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Vitinha is the most effective player at advancing the ball through passing in Europe this season. This metric measures players who move the ball forward and maintain possession, rarely losing the ball