This data is fascinating. Thanks for compiling it.
I wonder: is Messi really just that brilliant in positioning (I'm inclined to say yes), or is he able to run less yards because his role on the team affords it?
If anyone is still on a Messi/data kick, this article from 538 is phenomenal. Great data and presentation, but also holy shit Messi is a soccer god. (And so is Ronaldo).
![image showing Lionel Messi's efficiency: he runs fewer meters than any other forward in the Champions League [OC]](62f1586f-7530-519e-bacf-6b3470520849.jpg)
Jontolo on April 3rd, 2018 at 06:47 UTC »
This data is fascinating. Thanks for compiling it.
I wonder: is Messi really just that brilliant in positioning (I'm inclined to say yes), or is he able to run less yards because his role on the team affords it?
ModeHopper on April 3rd, 2018 at 09:53 UTC »
Who are those defenders with a goal average of 1 per 90 mins? They're well up there with some of the forwards
lazydictionary on April 3rd, 2018 at 10:32 UTC »
If anyone is still on a Messi/data kick, this article from 538 is phenomenal. Great data and presentation, but also holy shit Messi is a soccer god. (And so is Ronaldo).
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/lionel-messi-is-impossible/