Sarah Rudd, former VP of Analytics for StatDNA and Arsenal, discusses her work at Arsenal, challenges of sustaining an analytics department, data v human eyes in scouting, and her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry. She also talks about the top clubs for data science in the Premier League, leveraging tracking data, and the future of data analytics in football.

Sarah Rudd, CEO of src | ftbl, discusses applying Moneyball principles to soccer analytics, challenges in implementing data-driven insights in sports, and strategies for valuing players accurately. The podcast explores the complexities of analytics in soccer, innovations in soccer strategies, and the evolution of substitution tactics in matches.

Ian Graham, a trailblazer in soccer analytics, joins Sarah Rudd, an advanced analytics expert, Jesse Marsch, an innovative coach, and Bill James, a data pioneer from baseball. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of soccer analytics, discussing how clubs like Liverpool leverage data for player recruitment. They highlight the challenges of integrating analytics into decision-making and the importance of collaboration between coaches and data scientists. The conversation delves into the balance of creativity and data-driven strategies, reshaping the future of the sport.