A Multivariate and cluster analysis of diverse playing styles across European Football Leagues

• Published in: Journal of Physical Education and Sport Vol. 23; no. 7; pp. 1631 - 1641
• Main Authors: Plakias, Spyridon, Moustakidis, Serafeim, Mitrotasios, Michalis, Kokkotis, Christos, Tsatalas, Themistoklis, Papalexi, Marina, Giakas, Giannis, Tsaopoulos, Dimitrios
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pitesti Universitatea din Pitesti 01.07.2023
• Subjects: Algorithms; Athletic recruitment; Business metrics; Cluster analysis; Cultural Influences; Effect Size; Football; Multivariate analysis; Physical Fitness; Resistance (Psychology); Soccer; Statistical Analysis; Statistical Significance; Team Sports; Teams; Variables; Variance analysis; England; Italy; United Kingdom > UK; Germany; Spain

Performance analysis is a valuable tool for team coaches and has been the subject of extensive study in international research. A significant portion of the scientific literature in the field of football has been devoted to studying playing styles in recent years. The identification of playing style...