Ben Griffis
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Analyst at Kolding IF 🇩🇰 | ex. Loudoun United 🇺🇸 | Views my own
And from the same game, 4 minutes later. Mentality is crucial in football, because when something goes wrong you risk others going wrong
I talked about KFUM players trusting teammates. This can happen when as the GK you don't trust your teammate to win the ball
I talked about KFUM players trusting teammates. This can happen when as the GK you don't trust your teammate to win the ball
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
And from the same game, 4 minutes later. Mentality is crucial in football, because when something goes wrong you risk others going wrong
I talked about KFUM players trusting teammates. This can happen when as the GK you don't trust your teammate to win the ball
I talked about KFUM players trusting teammates. This can happen when as the GK you don't trust your teammate to win the ball
Of course, over the course of a season there are bound to be issues. Even against the worst Eliteserien team 2 weeks ago
This clip shows the problems that can happen when a defender is a straggler, or another over-commits, and also the risks of big gaps for opponents to run into
This clip shows the problems that can happen when a defender is a straggler, or another over-commits, and also the risks of big gaps for opponents to run into
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Of course, over the course of a season there are bound to be issues. Even against the worst Eliteserien team 2 weeks ago
This clip shows the problems that can happen when a defender is a straggler, or another over-commits, and also the risks of big gaps for opponents to run into
This clip shows the problems that can happen when a defender is a straggler, or another over-commits, and also the risks of big gaps for opponents to run into
This final clip highlights their drive to cut out balls played in behind. As we've seen, KFUM show high risk tolerance & willingness to leave gaps in their back line if it allows them to cut out the most likely danger... but a moment of individual brilliance could unlock them!
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This final clip highlights their drive to cut out balls played in behind. As we've seen, KFUM show high risk tolerance & willingness to leave gaps in their back line if it allows them to cut out the most likely danger... but a moment of individual brilliance could unlock them!
These next 2 clips show KFUM's ability to cut out passes in behind that do come. They deter them, ofc, but also focus on making sure their positioning is solid enough to pounce when these passes are played
This clip also shows KFUM's ability to keep their line high & disciplined
This clip also shows KFUM's ability to keep their line high & disciplined
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
These next 2 clips show KFUM's ability to cut out passes in behind that do come. They deter them, ofc, but also focus on making sure their positioning is solid enough to pounce when these passes are played
This clip also shows KFUM's ability to keep their line high & disciplined
This clip also shows KFUM's ability to keep their line high & disciplined
This clip against Brann illustrates the back line's ability to communicate & recognize when to switch. This isn't a novel concept in the slightest bit, of course, but highlights how KFUM are able to use their individuals to create a strong whole. Highlight of a switched-on OOP
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This clip against Brann illustrates the back line's ability to communicate & recognize when to switch. This isn't a novel concept in the slightest bit, of course, but highlights how KFUM are able to use their individuals to create a strong whole. Highlight of a switched-on OOP
As I said above, KFUM seem to trust their teammates to do their jobs. They also trust their teammates (and themselves) to commit to their actions. Here we see #42 pressing from midfield. He commits. He's beaten. But he trusts #8 behind him to do his job & push the receiver wide
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
As I said above, KFUM seem to trust their teammates to do their jobs. They also trust their teammates (and themselves) to commit to their actions. Here we see #42 pressing from midfield. He commits. He's beaten. But he trusts #8 behind him to do his job & push the receiver wide
This shows their line at the top of the box, compactness, & limited run-following; but also something more risky. KFUM are willing to leave gaps in back line to put out fires. This requires teamwork, communication, and work rate from the others around where the ball ends up
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This shows their line at the top of the box, compactness, & limited run-following; but also something more risky. KFUM are willing to leave gaps in back line to put out fires. This requires teamwork, communication, and work rate from the others around where the ball ends up
This clip vs Brann showcases their tendency to keep defensive line near the edge of the box. They don't want to drop back too early, or get sucked into 1 defender following a runner in behind & disjoining back line
The midfield & forward lines like to be quite compact as well
The midfield & forward lines like to be quite compact as well
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This clip vs Brann showcases their tendency to keep defensive line near the edge of the box. They don't want to drop back too early, or get sucked into 1 defender following a runner in behind & disjoining back line
The midfield & forward lines like to be quite compact as well
The midfield & forward lines like to be quite compact as well
This naturally translates to their very low non-penalty goals allowed, ranking 4th with just over 1 per game
Sandefjord are a fun one too, they've conceded a league-topping 11 penalties... only concede about 1 goal per game excluding them, about 0.4 per game
Sandefjord are a fun one too, they've conceded a league-topping 11 penalties... only concede about 1 goal per game excluding them, about 0.4 per game
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This naturally translates to their very low non-penalty goals allowed, ranking 4th with just over 1 per game
Sandefjord are a fun one too, they've conceded a league-topping 11 penalties... only concede about 1 goal per game excluding them, about 0.4 per game
Sandefjord are a fun one too, they've conceded a league-topping 11 penalties... only concede about 1 goal per game excluding them, about 0.4 per game
It's all quite impressive. Despite having average possession unlike Bodø/Glimt or Brann (>60%) or Viking (league leaders, almost 60% field tilt)... KFUM are almost an outlier for how few high opportunity shots they allow per game
Just 1.7, while Bodø & Viking are 2nd with 2.3
Just 1.7, while Bodø & Viking are 2nd with 2.3
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
It's all quite impressive. Despite having average possession unlike Bodø/Glimt or Brann (>60%) or Viking (league leaders, almost 60% field tilt)... KFUM are almost an outlier for how few high opportunity shots they allow per game
Just 1.7, while Bodø & Viking are 2nd with 2.3
Just 1.7, while Bodø & Viking are 2nd with 2.3
These graphs illustrate that final point perfectly
57.7% of opponent possessions reach KFUM's third, ranking 11th
But just 50.2% of possessions that reach third third go on to enter KFUM's box, the best in the league
Tradeoffs are key for them. They have a plan & execute well
57.7% of opponent possessions reach KFUM's third, ranking 11th
But just 50.2% of possessions that reach third third go on to enter KFUM's box, the best in the league
Tradeoffs are key for them. They have a plan & execute well
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
These graphs illustrate that final point perfectly
57.7% of opponent possessions reach KFUM's third, ranking 11th
But just 50.2% of possessions that reach third third go on to enter KFUM's box, the best in the league
Tradeoffs are key for them. They have a plan & execute well
57.7% of opponent possessions reach KFUM's third, ranking 11th
But just 50.2% of possessions that reach third third go on to enter KFUM's box, the best in the league
Tradeoffs are key for them. They have a plan & execute well
Deter:
- limit opp. ability to enter box after entering final third
- limit opp. xT & box touches
Defend:
- limit shots allowed after opp. enters the box
- limit high opportunity shots (>0.15 xG)
While KFUM allow opponents to enter the final third, they limit progress afterward
- limit opp. ability to enter box after entering final third
- limit opp. xT & box touches
Defend:
- limit shots allowed after opp. enters the box
- limit high opportunity shots (>0.15 xG)
While KFUM allow opponents to enter the final third, they limit progress afterward
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Deter:
- limit opp. ability to enter box after entering final third
- limit opp. xT & box touches
Defend:
- limit shots allowed after opp. enters the box
- limit high opportunity shots (>0.15 xG)
While KFUM allow opponents to enter the final third, they limit progress afterward
- limit opp. ability to enter box after entering final third
- limit opp. xT & box touches
Defend:
- limit shots allowed after opp. enters the box
- limit high opportunity shots (>0.15 xG)
While KFUM allow opponents to enter the final third, they limit progress afterward
However, as we saw in the first image, KFUM rank #1 in "opposition chance creation"
This is the ability to both DETER and DEFEND AGAINST opponent attacks
This is the ability to both DETER and DEFEND AGAINST opponent attacks
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
However, as we saw in the first image, KFUM rank #1 in "opposition chance creation"
This is the ability to both DETER and DEFEND AGAINST opponent attacks
This is the ability to both DETER and DEFEND AGAINST opponent attacks
That shows in their style of play too
Very average defensive style, mix of high pressing and low blocks. And it can vary in a single OOP phase too. Might sit low, then press on a trigger, then get beaten and sit back to defend their box once more
Very average defensive style, mix of high pressing and low blocks. And it can vary in a single OOP phase too. Might sit low, then press on a trigger, then get beaten and sit back to defend their box once more
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
That shows in their style of play too
Very average defensive style, mix of high pressing and low blocks. And it can vary in a single OOP phase too. Might sit low, then press on a trigger, then get beaten and sit back to defend their box once more
Very average defensive style, mix of high pressing and low blocks. And it can vary in a single OOP phase too. Might sit low, then press on a trigger, then get beaten and sit back to defend their box once more
Same with field tilt... KFUM are very average here too. 50.4% possession and 50.3% field tilt. They are actually a fun case study as well, since they defend about half the game, and also aren't suffocating opponents in the final third or being suffocated themselves
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Same with field tilt... KFUM are very average here too. 50.4% possession and 50.3% field tilt. They are actually a fun case study as well, since they defend about half the game, and also aren't suffocating opponents in the final third or being suffocated themselves
To set the stage, it's important to know that KFUM have just over 50% possession. They aren't just dropping into a low block, but they aren't only defending for short stretches either
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
To set the stage, it's important to know that KFUM have just over 50% possession. They aren't just dropping into a low block, but they aren't only defending for short stretches either
KFUM Oslo 🇳🇴 has been one of the most effective Eliteserien teams out of possession this season
Mid table. 50% possession & field tilt. Not great at scoring... but solid at keeping opponents at bay; they rank 5th for goals against
📊 & 📺 thread
Data via Twelve Football 🙏
Mid table. 50% possession & field tilt. Not great at scoring... but solid at keeping opponents at bay; they rank 5th for goals against
📊 & 📺 thread
Data via Twelve Football 🙏
November 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
KFUM Oslo 🇳🇴 has been one of the most effective Eliteserien teams out of possession this season
Mid table. 50% possession & field tilt. Not great at scoring... but solid at keeping opponents at bay; they rank 5th for goals against
📊 & 📺 thread
Data via Twelve Football 🙏
Mid table. 50% possession & field tilt. Not great at scoring... but solid at keeping opponents at bay; they rank 5th for goals against
📊 & 📺 thread
Data via Twelve Football 🙏
I read every state's laws in 2019, so it's very possible more states have changed their laws/removed 3-tier laws. When I collected this data, no states that had repealed the 3-tier system had then re-enacted it, I'd assume that's still the case
October 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I read every state's laws in 2019, so it's very possible more states have changed their laws/removed 3-tier laws. When I collected this data, no states that had repealed the 3-tier system had then re-enacted it, I'd assume that's still the case
Yeah 100%. In grad school I was working on research around when states do away with the 3-tier law, and it improved production & increased the number of new breweries. Which is obvious, but crazy that states continue to limit their own economy
(unpublished & unfinished, but key results in image)
(unpublished & unfinished, but key results in image)
October 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Yeah 100%. In grad school I was working on research around when states do away with the 3-tier law, and it improved production & increased the number of new breweries. Which is obvious, but crazy that states continue to limit their own economy
(unpublished & unfinished, but key results in image)
(unpublished & unfinished, but key results in image)
This is why I think Import beer continues to increase despite craft beer sales and consumption falling
Virtually all the imports are "regular" beers, not hopped to the max, not sweetened, not including random experimental foods added in the brewing process
Virtually all the imports are "regular" beers, not hopped to the max, not sweetened, not including random experimental foods added in the brewing process
October 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This is why I think Import beer continues to increase despite craft beer sales and consumption falling
Virtually all the imports are "regular" beers, not hopped to the max, not sweetened, not including random experimental foods added in the brewing process
Virtually all the imports are "regular" beers, not hopped to the max, not sweetened, not including random experimental foods added in the brewing process
As a huge fan and proponent of craft beer, I feel like a few things are going on:
1) obv, less beer consumption to begin with
2) Too many microbreweries went extreme with the additives and/or over-hopping
3) At some point, experiments replaced quality
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...
1) obv, less beer consumption to begin with
2) Too many microbreweries went extreme with the additives and/or over-hopping
3) At some point, experiments replaced quality
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...
October 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
As a huge fan and proponent of craft beer, I feel like a few things are going on:
1) obv, less beer consumption to begin with
2) Too many microbreweries went extreme with the additives and/or over-hopping
3) At some point, experiments replaced quality
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...
1) obv, less beer consumption to begin with
2) Too many microbreweries went extreme with the additives and/or over-hopping
3) At some point, experiments replaced quality
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...
Then, weight your metrics! I personally like mine to all add up to 1, but it's not necessary. It's all the same calculation as the role ranks built into the app - normalized weighted z-scores in each metric. So the top player is always 100, the others based off their score
September 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Then, weight your metrics! I personally like mine to all add up to 1, but it's not necessary. It's all the same calculation as the role ranks built into the app - normalized weighted z-scores in each metric. So the top player is always 100, the others based off their score
Finally, you can also create your own roles with metric ratings!
Choose what position(s) to include, then the metrics
Choose what position(s) to include, then the metrics
September 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Finally, you can also create your own roles with metric ratings!
Choose what position(s) to include, then the metrics
Choose what position(s) to include, then the metrics
There's some new features in the player search filters, again choosing between league/region/continent and then choosing seasons/tiers as needed. I tend to just use the League function but it could help to just say "Europe" and all 1st tier leagues for ease
September 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
There's some new features in the player search filters, again choosing between league/region/continent and then choosing seasons/tiers as needed. I tend to just use the League function but it could help to just say "Europe" and all 1st tier leagues for ease
There's no guarantee it'll be perfect, by the way. I will still be tweaking with the methods to try to make it better. But it could help you find some interesting players for now
September 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
There's no guarantee it'll be perfect, by the way. I will still be tweaking with the methods to try to make it better. But it could help you find some interesting players for now