Analytics in Football - Official Thread

[Philby]

So, if Kenny picks Mahon Kev in goal and big Dunc Ferguson of Brighton up front, we'll win Euro 2024.

Pretty much. As long as he plays at least 9+ guys in between them.

 

[Philby]

This is a great piece of work, which they update on the fly.

The Best Football Teams in the World: Opta Power Rankings

Who are the best teams in world football? A question that’s often asked, but one that isn’t always easy to answer – not for any longer.

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How it's constructed. It's based on the results of 2.5m games since 1990

Introducing Power Rankings: Your Club Ranked | The Analyst

Introducing Power Rankings, the new way to tell which club is actually “by far the greatest team the world has ever seen”.

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Some notable rankings

Shamrock Rovers - 299th place (highest placed Irish side)
Cork City - 1,979th place
Dulka Prague - 2,250th place
Cobh Ramblers - 6,732nd place