The Transfer That Warmed My Heart

Grealish to Everton: a reminder that football isn’t always about numbers, sometimes it’s about emotion. Introduction

The transfer window has shut, leaving behind its usual mix of sagas, surprises, and last-minute drama.

I’ve always loved summers before major tournaments like the World Cup or Euros, those moments when players make bold choices, chasing minutes on the pitch rather than money in the bank.

Amid all the noise this year, one move stood out. Not for its shock factor, but for its heart. Jack Grealish to Everton.

Inverted Thread: Ranking the Premier League’s Most Threatening Inverted Full‑backs

A new metric that measures not just who inverts—but who makes it count.

🧵 Let’s dive in ⬇️ #PremierLeague #FootballAnalytics #InvertedFBs #StatsBomb Introduction

We’ve all heard the term inverted full-back, right?

It refers to full-backs who drift into central areas rather than hugging the touchline helping to create overloads in midfield, progress the ball, or pull defenders out of shape.

But to me, the true genius of this role is how it adds stability reducing vulnerability when teams get hit on the counter.

HustleRate: Measuring the Relentless Press of Premier League Forwards

A custom metric that captures which attackers apply the most defensive pressure through effort, commitment, and disruption high up the pitch.

Who’s leading the line… without the ball?
Let’s dive in 👇 Introduction

Pressing is one of my favorite aspects of football. I’ve never been a fan of passive forwards who do the bare minimum out of possession, especially when the opposition is building from the back (aka Rashford).

🚨 New Thread! 🚨

How to Build a Data Department in Football: A Blueprint for Success in the 5th Division 📊⚽

A data-driven approach to recruitment, performance analysis, and long-term success in the National League.

Let's dive in! 🧵👇 📢 Introduction: Setting the Scene

Imagine this: You’re the new Head of Data & Performance at a National League club. The goal? Promotion to League Two. The challenge? Limited resources & outdated scouting.

Your mission:
📊 Find undervalued talent
⚽ Maximize team performance
📈 Use data to outthink wealthier clubs

But how do you turn raw data into real success? Inspired by elite clubs & Ian Graham’s insights, here’s the blueprint. 🚀📊
🧵👇 #FootballAnalytics #DataDriven

🚨 Cesc Fàbregas & Como: A Tactical Evolution Worth Watching 🚨

Como’s rise under Fàbregas has been one of the most intriguing stories in Serie A this season.

Let’s dive in! 🧵⬇️ Como’s rise under Cesc Fàbregas is one of the most fascinating tactical stories in Serie A. Despite sitting 13th in the table, their performances suggest they should be higher—closer to 10th—had it not been for poor goalkeeping and defensive lapses.

But when you analyze their performances, the blueprint of an exciting, tactically astute side is clear. They’ve already pulled off some incredible results:

✅ Beat Roma
✅ Drew with Lazio at the Olimpico
✅ Beat Atalanta away
✅ Made life difficult for Inter and Milan
✅ Most recently, defeated Napoli

🎯 Brentford FC: The Data-Driven Revolution Redefining Modern Football 🎯

How a "Moneyball" approach is transforming recruitment, performance, and success in the Premier League.

Let’s dive into the story of one of football’s most innovative clubs. ⚽📊

🧵: The Brentford FC Revolution 👇 📌 Introduction

Brentford FC isn’t just a football club—it’s a revolution in how the game is played, analyzed, and managed.

From recruitment strategies to performance analysis, fitness tracking, and their Justice Table approach, Brentford is reshaping football through data-driven innovation.

Here’s how this West London club is proving what’s possible when data meets vision. ⚽📊👇

🚨 New Thread 🚨

How to Apply Football Analytics at Any Level: From Amateur Clubs to Pro Teams

Practical insights, tools, and tips for diving into football data—no matter your experience or resources.

Let’s explore how analytics can transform the beautiful game for anyone. ⚽📊

🧵👇 Football analytics isn't just for the likes of Man City or Liverpool.

Whether you're coaching an amateur team, following your favorite club, or exploring personal projects, data can be a game-changer at every level.

Here’s how anyone can dive into football analytics to uncover meaningful insights. ⚽📊👇

How do you rank strikers objectively?

Football intellects know that goals in the modern game are not enough to judge a striker's game.

Below a data-oriented approach on how to rank and compare strikers : Me personally, I prefer the all-rounder strikers that don't have to be that clinical and score 40 goals per
season but bring a lot more to their team.

This project is special to me as it was my first deep dive into football data analysis beyond post-match visuals.
Applying data science methods to rank strikers was a creative and insightful experience.