
How data and AI is shaping football
The Athletic FC Podcast
Revolutionizing Performance Metrics in Football
This chapter explores the evolving metrics for assessing player performance in football, moving from traditional running distances to advanced measurements like movement quality. It emphasizes the strategic importance of throw-ins and introduces methodologies for optimizing this often-overlooked aspect of the game. Additionally, the discussion covers the complexity of evaluating player contributions, incorporating statistical insights while advocating for a focus on quality of actions over sheer quantity.
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