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BEYOND TACKLES & INTERCEPTIONS

REDEFINING DEFENSIVE PERFORMANCE

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TEAMS ARE DEFENDING HIGHER

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High Blocks

Low Blocks

TEAMS ARE DEFENDING HIGHER

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GAME INTELLIGENCE

HOW DO WE MEASURE DEFENSIVE IMPACT

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PROFILING BEYOND BALL CONTACT EVENTS

PRESSING - INDIVIDUAL PRESSURE - RECOVERY PRESS - COUNTER PRESS

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PROFILING BEYOND BALL CONTACT EVENTS

CENTRAL DEFENDER

FULL BACK

CENTRAL MIDFIELD

WIDE ATTACKER

107

139

329

236

16

15

33

17

DEFENSIVE ENGAGEMENTS

DEFENSIVE BALL CONTACTS

(tackles, interceptions & ball recoveries)

94

CENTER FORWARD

4

PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN v FC BAYERN MUNICH

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GAME INTELLIGENCE

PLAYER PROFILING

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FRONT FOOTED IN A HIGH LINE

ON-BALL �ENGAGEMENT

Forward trajectory
Start from within the defensive line

PLAYER �IN POSSESSION

Received to feet with back to goal

TEAM CONTEXT

Received to feet with back to goal

EZRI KONSA

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BACK FOOTED IN A HIGH LINE

ON-BALL �ENGAGEMENT

Backward trajectory
Start from within the defensive line

PLAYER �IN POSSESSION

Progressing in behind via run or ball carry

TEAM CONTEXT

Defensive line above 27m

ABDUKODIR KHUSANOV

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ISOLATED IN THE DEFENSIVE THIRD

ON-BALL �ENGAGEMENT

Goal side at start

PLAYER �IN POSSESSION

Trajectory with forward intent

TEAM CONTEXT

Defending in a low block or quick break phase
No support at start

MARC GUÉHI

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FRONT FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE

BACK FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE�

ISOLATED IN THE DEFENSIVE THIRD

3rd

31st

39th

77th

87th

85th

OPTION A

OPTION B

GUESS WHO?

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FRONT FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE

BACK FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE�

ISOLATED IN THE DEFENSIVE THIRD

3rd

39th

77th

85th

31st

87th

GUESS WHO?

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FRONT FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE

BACK FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE�

ISOLATED IN THE DEFENSIVE THIRD

OPTION A

OPTION B

17th

5th

56th

69th

95th

70th

GUESS WHO?

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FRONT FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE

BACK FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE�

ISOLATED IN THE DEFENSIVE THIRD

17th

5th

56th

69th

95th

70th

GUESS WHO?

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FRONT FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE

BACK FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE�

ISOLATED IN THE DEFENSIVE THIRD

OPTION A

OPTION B

97th

89th

74th

55th

39th

63rd

GUESS WHO?

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FRONT FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE

BACK FOOTED FROM A HIGH LINE�

ISOLATED IN THE DEFENSIVE THIRD

97th

89th

74th

55th

39th

63rd

GUESS WHO?

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GAME INTELLIGENCE

ENGAGEMENT OUTCOMES

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CONTROLLING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS

VIRGIL VAN DIJK

ON-BALL �ENGAGEMENT

High line & back footed
Reduces danger without ball contact

PLAYER �IN POSSESSION

Possession in dangerous position

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CRISTIAN ROMERO

TIMING CHALLENGES & GETTING TIGHT

ON-BALL �ENGAGEMENT

High line & front footed
Active engagement on first touch

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HOW DO DEFENDERS DEAL WITH DANGER

ENG PREMIER LEAGUE - 2025/2026

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HOW DO DEFENDERS DEAL WITH DANGER

ENG PREMIER LEAGUE - 2025/2026

ACTIVELY CHALLENGE IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS

CONTROL & LIMIT DANGEROUS SITUATIONS

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HOW DO DEFENDERS DEAL WITH DANGER

ENG PREMIER LEAGUE - 2025/2026

Actively

Challenge

Control & Limit

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HOW DO DEFENDERS DEAL WITH DANGER

ENG PREMIER LEAGUE - 2025/2026

Actively

Challenge

Control & Limit

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GAME INTELLIGENCE

MARKET DEMANDS

FRA LIGUE 1 - 2023/2024, 2024/2025 & 2025/2026

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CENTRAL DEFENDER PROFILING

FRA LIGUE 1 - 2023/2024, 2024/2025 & 2025/2026

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CENTRAL DEFENDER PROFILING

FRA LIGUE 1 - 2023/2024, 2024/2025 & 2025/2026

BALL PLAYING

CENTRAL DEFENDERS

PHYSICAL & AGGRESSIVE CENTRAL DEFENDERS

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PLAYER SALES ABOVE €20M

FRA LIGUE 1 - 2023/2024, 2024/2025 & 2025/2026

PLAYERS SOLD FOR €20M+

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