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Introducing the Top 10 players by PFF FC Max Speed and Average Distance Covered worldwide and across Europe's Top 5 Leagues in 2024.👏🥇 We have crunched the numbers through PFF FC data to reveal the standout performers during the past 12 months.📊 Learn more on how TransferRoom's partnership with PFF FC supports clubs, agents and players in the transfer market: https://hubs.ly/Q030HQJZ0 #DataInsights #PFF #SportBiz

I would like to extend my gratitude to Olivier Cavailles for inviting me to speak at the DU Video Montpellier as a guest lecturer for the third consecutive year. It’s an honor to contribute to the development of the next generation of analysts in France, helping prepare them for the unique demands of elite sporting environments. During the session, two key challenges emerged as central themes: 1️⃣ Turning Data into Actionable Insights While data plays a significant role in nearly all top-tier football clubs worldwide, the degree of its impact can vary widely. To illustrate this point, the students were tasked with an exercise using data. While many produced detailed and thoughtful work, much of it leaned towards descriptive analysis rather than delivering insights that could drive decision-making. This isn’t to say the work lacked quality—on the contrary, their analysis reflected a great deal of effort and skill. However, it’s crucial to remember that in a football club, most tasks ultimately serve one of two goals: helping the team win more games or generating more revenue. Whether it’s recruiting better players, identifying opposition weaknesses, or optimizing team performance, analysts should always ask themselves: ❓ “How will my work positively influence the team?” By framing their work through this lens, analysts can ensure their insights are not only robust but also impactful in the decision-making process. 2️⃣ Communicating Data in Sport Effective communication is essential in every facet of life, but its importance is amplified in sport. Whether it’s a coach briefing players on a game plan or an analyst advising a sporting director on recruitment decisions, the clarity and precision of the message can be the difference between success and failure. For example, when asked to present to a Sporting Director, some students submitted 30+ page reports. While these documents were undoubtedly thorough, most Sporting Directors I know wouldn’t read past the second page — and rightly so. Time is an incredibly scarce resource in football. ❓ To ensure effective communication, I always encourage analysts to focus on three key questions: • Who is my audience? • How am I delivering the message? (e.g., a written report versus an in-person presentation) • What is the key takeaway I want them to remember? Before the lecture, I had the privilege of visiting three exceptional Ligue 1 clubs in the south of France. When I asked them about the biggest challenges they face in using data effectively, the same two themes consistently surfaced: converting data into actionable insights and ensuring its clear communication. PFF FC UFR Staps Montpellier #football #SportsAnalytics #Data

Using PFF FC Player Grades, we look at five standout performers in the Premier League this season. Our Ball Carry grade combines dribbling, carrying, and tackle resistance, with Bruno Guimaraes being a notable performer in this facet. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eECfe8-A

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨  You can now find PFF FC on Sportex Market! 🎉 Empower your club's sporting operations with data you can trust. Head over to their profile at www.sportexmarket.com #SportsData #PFFFC #SportexMarket

My team at the Fire is hiring! We are looking for an experienced software engineer to join our group building internal tools to get analytics front and center for our stakeholders https://lnkd.in/gZHz4XNC

✅ The rise of Ryan Gravenberch ✅ Managing Salah's work rate ✅ Alexis Mac Allister's impact without G/A’s We take a look into the changes Arne Slot has made in his first season as Liverpool manager 📈 https://lnkd.in/djdu6_m4

MLS 2024: Who and where are all the hard yards run? 🏃♂️💨 Rory Breslin examines the physical metrics of the 2024 MLS season to determine which teams and players covered the "hard yards" often associated with success. https://lnkd.in/eMiDEgNr

Spider charts are a quick and intuitive way to compare players at a glance. They're now live for 40 club competitions on PFF FC. Who do you want to compare? https://lnkd.in/g42FtpZb

Spider charts are a staple in sports analytics and have been used by PFF for NFL Draft evaluations since 2015 We are introducing our own Physical Metrics Spider charts, which benchmark players across Europe's 'Big Five' leagues ⬇️🕸️ https://lnkd.in/gkMYBias

This weekend, I visited football clubs in Belgium with PFF FC, discussing how our broadcast tracking data can enhance their recruitment processes. Data is already a cornerstone of modern football, especially in recruitment, where insights can mean the difference between spotting a future star or missing out. At PFF FC, we’re helping clubs take their data-driven decision-making to the next level. If you’re looking to stay ahead in this competitive space, let’s set up a call—I’d love to share more! (alexandre.taylor@pff.com) P.S. The Christmas markets in Belgium were the perfect way to end each day—highly recommend visiting if you get the chance! 🎄 ✨ #football #data #SportsAnalytics