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Most impactful players of the season
The 464th CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post presents the outfield footballers whose performances have had the greatest impact during the 2023/24…
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Migration report: the rise continues
The 96th Monthly Report of the CIES Football Observatory’ presents the migration trends observed over the last five years in 135 men’s leagues around…
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Defensive work by forwards: new indicator
The 463rd CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post ranks attacking players in 30 leagues around the world according to the amount ...
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Territorial anchorage index: Athletic Club at the top
Issue 462 of the CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post analyses the territorial anchorage of almost 1,000 teams in 58 leagues around the world ...
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Most seasoned U20 players: world’s top 100
The 461st CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post presents the 100 players in the world who have not yet celebrated their 20th birthday ...
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Fast runs index: England shows the way
Issue number 460 of the CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post ranks 30 leagues around the world according to a 'fast runs' index ...
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Best players per game area: new report
The CIES Football Observatory’s April report presents the exclusive approach developed on the basis of Wyscout data to identify the best performing…
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Rising stars: Yamal crushes the competition
Issue number 459 of the CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post presents the world’s top 100 players who have not yet turned 23 ...
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Youth employment: world rankings
The 458th CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post highlights the teams in 61 leagues around the world having fielded U21 footballers* ...
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