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How much is Raphinha worth?

How much is Raphinha worth?
The gossip is flying over Yorkshire, and the good word is that Leeds United want at least €55m for Raphinha, their 25-year-old wide man and Brazil international. He racked up seven non-pen...
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How we spot smarterscout young prospects

How we spot smarterscout young prospects
By Dan Altman, creator of smarterscout Identifying the most promising young players is a critical part of a club's long-term recruitment strategy. Whether a club wants to increase it...
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Private membership – there can be only one!

Private membership – there can be only one!
For the past couple of years, smarterscout has kept a secret. In addition to the three membership tiers available online, there is a fourth tier – the Private tier – with more data, more metrics, more...
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Should clubs focus on shot quality using expected goals?

Should clubs focus on shot quality using expected goals?
By Dan Altman, creator of smarterscout Lately I've seen a lot of scuttlebutt, both serious and sarcastic, suggesting clubs have neglected long shots because of an obsession with expe...
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Introducing xGAR: expected goals above replacement

Introducing xGAR: expected goals above replacement
By Dan Altman, creator of smarterscout Though it's not always obvious, many of the metrics we use today in football analytics have been borrowed from other sports. Basketball analyst...
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