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Borussia Dortmund 2024/25 Bundesliga Season Analysis

Borussia Dortmund’s 2024/25 season was a campaign of two stories. In this in-depth Bundesliga analysis, we use data to break down how Dortmund transformed their playing style, tactical execution, and player performance across two distinct phases. Backed by PlaymakerAI’s football analytics platform, this report reveals what changed - and why it mattered.

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Team analysis: Manchester City in Premier League 24/25 so far.

Manchester City’s 24/25 Premier League campaign has been a season of contrasts. While their tactical identity remains clear, the team has faced unexpected challenges, leading to some of their most underwhelming results in recent years. Is Rodri’s injury the real reason of the collapse or is it something else?

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How Leicester City Discovered N’Golo Kanté

His relentless energy and ability to dominate the midfield were impossible to ignore. Week after week, Kanté’s performances proved his doubters wrong. Ranieri, who once questioned the signing, later described him as the “battery of the team” and that ”the world is covered by 70% water and the remaining 30% is covered by N’golo Kanté”.

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Can Data Replace the Human Eye in Football Scouting?

The role of data analytics in scouting has become impossible to ignore. With every season, teams are turning to advanced data to make smarter decisions, whether it’s finding a hidden gem in a lesser-known league or optimizing their squad for long-term success. Some even argue that it’s only a matter of time before data completely replaces traditional scouting methods.

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Playmaker Rank

The player is awarded a rating for each game based on how good the player's performance was compared to other players in the same position, with data from a magnitude of historical games.

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