This paper critically reviews existing literature relating to performance analysis (PA) in
football, arguing that an alternative approach is warranted. The paper considers the …

Recent literature on the biology and medicine of soccer (primarily since 1990) has been
accumulated by a combination of computer searching of relevant databases and review of …

Three soccer World Cups were analysed with the aim of identifying the match statistics
which best discriminated between winning, drawing and losing teams. The analysis was …

The aim of this study was to define and categorise different styles of play in elite soccer and
associated performance indicators by using factor analysis. Furthermore, the observed …

Page 1 Notational Analysis X of Sport Systems for better coaching and performance in sport
Second edition Edited by Mike Hughes and Ian M. Franks Routledge Taylor & Francis Group …

Using a notational system which records on-the-ball events taking place throughout a soccer
match, the game can be broken down into a series of team possessions. To assess the …

Identifying and measuring soccer playing styles is a very important step toward a more
effective performance analysis. Exploring the different game styles that a team can adopt to …

The aim of the current study was to identify the styles of play of Greek Superleague soccer
teams according to match location and team's ranking using performance indicators related …

Identifying playing styles in football is highly valuable for achieving effective performance
analysis. While there is extensive research on team styles, studies on individual player …

In soccer, it seems relevant to understand the relationship between the ball recovering and
the subsequent success or failure of attacking play. However, few studies have considered …