Marc LambertsDifferences in shooting styles across Regionalliga — Germany’s 4th tier“Data does tell facts and therefore always is the truth” — how often I’ve heard this, I can’t even count the number. I think this is such…6d ago6d ago
Marc LambertsThe idea behind the threat: Creating Pass Progression Score (PPS)What has always fascinated me is the way we look at football players and the value we give those players. There is a pecking order of…Jun 91Jun 91
Marc LambertsStina Blackstenius — Scout report 2023/2024Do you ever look at a player and think: I don’t exactly know what to make of you? That’s what I have with Stina Blackstenius and her…May 26May 26
Marc LambertsProactive vs Reactive defence score: Measuring in what way defenders like to engage in defensive…I was thinking the other day that developing metrics is completely based on bias because the creator of said metric has particular…May 202May 202
Marc LambertsGoalkeeper Sweeper Pass Score: Measuring how a sweeping action can contribute to progressionIt’s been a few months now since I’ve started looking at data at a different way. Instead of focusing on the metrics that are generated…May 4May 4
Marc LambertsUsing Standard Deviation and Mean Absolute Deviation to rate Goalkeeper’s shot-stoppingFor the last few years I’ve been dabbling with data in football, especially with data visuals that show performance or intention. For the…Mar 22Mar 22
Marc LambertsGamestate xG Score: Expected goals adjusted by game stateExpected goals. You might think oh no here we go again, but I think it might be the one metric that has become part of normal…Feb 25Feb 25
Marc LambertsFree kick Threat Score: Measuring the threat a player generates from indirect free kicksFor me, 2024 is going to be more about creating and applying existing data metrics across football. The first genre of metrics is the…Feb 5Feb 5
Marc LambertsLauren James — Scout report 2023/2024Chelsea is home to an exceptionally talented player who has surprisingly remained under the radar in terms of media attention. This player…Feb 4Feb 4
Marc LambertsCorner Threat Score: Measuring the threat a player generates from taking inswinging and outswinging…In football, there are many things to look at from a tactical or coaching perspective and a data perspective. One of the things I love…Jan 62Jan 62