How Did We Get Here?The Development of Analytics in Football
Completed by Amir Riad
March 25, 2026
18 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Understand how analytics evolved from early pioneers to modern football data systems.
Explore how clubs use data for scouting, tactics, and competitive advantage.
Learn the foundations of event data, tracking data, xG, xT, and modern value models.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Communication
- Category: Learning Styles
- Category: Spatial Data Analysis
- Category: Leadership
- Category: Analytics
- Category: Media and Communications
- Category: Business Analytics
- Category: Predictive Analytics
- Category: Advanced Analytics
- Category: Performance Measurement
- Category: Data Collection
- Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
