Introduction to Soccer Analytics
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Nov 25, 2025
Introduction to Soccer Analytics
Soccer analytics has revolutionized how clubs approach recruitment, tactics, and player development. This foundational chapter explores the history of soccer analytics, the xG revolution, key data providers, and career opportunities in the field. Learn about the transformation of elite clubs like Liverpool, Brentford, and Midtjylland through data-driven approaches.
Topics Covered
- History of soccer analytics and statistics
- The expected goals (xG) revolution
- Key data providers (Opta, StatsBomb, Wyscout, InStat)
- The analytics departments transformation
- Notable success stories (Liverpool, Brentford, Midtjylland)
- Career paths in soccer analytics
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