๐๐งตBig thread of EFL Championship data and visuals!
Up first, which teams have generated the most "threat" per 90, and from which areas of the pitch? (1/12)
Up first, which teams have generated the most "threat" per 90, and from which areas of the pitch? (1/12)
Which players have generated the most "threat" per 90 for their respective teams - broken down into threat creation through passes and carries. (2/12)
A closer look at the top threat creators through successful carries.
As expected, in general players have more success carrying the ball from the less-congested wide spaces.
K. Davis, J. Sargent, T. Pukki frequently drop deeper and carry the ball forward for their teams (3/12)
As expected, in general players have more success carrying the ball from the less-congested wide spaces.
K. Davis, J. Sargent, T. Pukki frequently drop deeper and carry the ball forward for their teams (3/12)
And a closer look at the top threat creators through successful passes. (4/12)
Digging a little deeper into player passing, the top progressive passers.
Majority of these are full backs and deep-lying midfielders, who more often have space in-front of them to progress the ball. (5/12)
Majority of these are full backs and deep-lying midfielders, who more often have space in-front of them to progress the ball. (5/12)
Some other simple metrics that can be used to assess passing ability:
- Successful progressive passes within opposition half
- Successful passes into opposition box.
Both are shown here. (6/12)
- Successful progressive passes within opposition half
- Successful passes into opposition box.
Both are shown here. (6/12)
Which teams are effective at creating chances through in-play crosses, and from which area of the pitch are they doing the most effective? (7/12)
Which teams are winning the ball highest up the pitch? And where specifically are they winning the ball back from the opposition? (8/12)
Front-line pressing structure is a key factor in the ability of a team to win the ball up high.
Here are the top players by the frequency in which they make defensive actions in the opposition third. Normalised per 100 opposition passes as a form of possession adjustment (9/12)
Here are the top players by the frequency in which they make defensive actions in the opposition third. Normalised per 100 opposition passes as a form of possession adjustment (9/12)
A more general look at player defensive contribution. Direct possession wins (tackles + interceptions) and ball recoveries per 100 opposition passes (10/12)
Finally the EFL Championship league table, including an assessment of league position vs. ranking by total squad value!
Luton Town the biggest over-performers by squad value (by 13 positions). Stoke City the biggest under-performers by squad value (by 9 positions) (11/12)
Luton Town the biggest over-performers by squad value (by 13 positions). Stoke City the biggest under-performers by squad value (by 9 positions) (11/12)
That's all! Any comments, thoughts or feedback please drop us a message! (12/12)
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