Sources

We use many different sources for our data gathering, here is an inexhaustive list:

understat.com

We use understat mainly for xG, xA and xPTS models. They provide accurate xData for the five biggest European football leagues.

squawka.com

We use squawka for their excellent player-comparison interface. They provide accurate data in relation to many different aspects of play.

whoscored.com

We use whoscored for their match stats and heatmaps. They provide accurate data in relation to basic stats and individual player match input.

twelve.football

We use twelve.football for their individual player analysis algorithm in assessing match actions.

infogol.net

We use Infogol for their accurate xG numbers and in depth match-stats.

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