“Everything we’re doing in analytics is not to have the final proof, yes or no, wrong or right. What we’re doing is to raise the chances or limit the risk”.
– Christofer Clemens, Head of Analysis & Scouting, German National Team
“You don’t tell data, you show it. I want to let the data and graphics tell the story for me”.
– Tom Worville, Football Analytics Writer, The Athletic
“In coaching, if you create games, rules and situations you can implicitly force players to learn more efficient shooting situations to score, whilst still making their own decisions”.
– Rene Maric, Assistant Coach, FC Red Bull Salzburg
“There’s a difference between stats and analytics. Stats tell you about events that have happened. Analytics is interpreting those stats to predict future performance”.
– Rory Cambell, Head of Technical Scouting, West Ham United Football Club