Performance analysis in team sports using new technologies
Abstract
The advent of new technologies in performance analysis has significantly transformed the study of team sports, particularly football. This doctoral dissertation explores the integration of modern methods such as notational analysis, athlete positioning data, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced statistical techniques to analyze playing styles and their impact on performance. By examining 2999 matches from various European leagues, the research identifies and quantifies distinct playing styles across all phases and sub-phases of the game. Factor analysis, machine learning algorithms, and Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) are employed to analyze performance indicators and tactical situations. Chapter 1 provides a comprehensive literature review on soccer playing styles, highlighting the importance and methodologies for identifying and classifying these styles. Chapter 2 uses factor analysis to group 88 performance indicators into 19 factors, offering a detailed framework for u ...
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