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  • The FBM Bayesian Transfer Model

    The FBM Bayesian Transfer Model

    All data is subjective, no matter how hard proponents of objectivity try to make you think differently. Because all data is subjective a player has different stats for different teams. To think that one set of data describes a player for every team is a simplification that many people are happy to make, because they…

  • The FBM Creativity stat

    The FBM Creativity stat

    Creativity is what cannot be measured by statistics. Hence the difficulty is creating a creativity stat. Nevertheless, we have developed a FBM Creativity stat and tested it. The FBM creativity stat has a p<0.0001 (n=47) to be correct according to the judgment of scouts. Even though the number of participants in the test is small,…

  • Three policies from the Football Behavior Management course that you can implement right away

    Three policies from the Football Behavior Management course that you can implement right away

    Football Behavior Management is Organizational Behavior Management (OBM) for football clubs. Here are three smart policies that help strengthen your club immediately: I) Start measuring your scouts, training staff and decision makers Why only use statistics for your players, when statistics works as well – if not better – for scouts, training staff and decision…

  • How to read a FBM chart

    Maybe you have come across a FBM chart like the following on Twitter and you are curious how to read these charts: DM request: Oscar Fraulo (2003) is a fantastic CM, a superstar in the making. You have seen me complain about CMs a lot, but Fraulo sets the standard on CMs. Maxed out finishing…

  • What is FBM replacement value?

    What is FBM replacement value?

    🚨💣 Pep Guardiola says it would cost Man City over €58M to replace Bernardo Silva in the market so they need big offers if they are to sell. @TimesSport pic.twitter.com/xmEVfGggON— Managing Barça (@ManagingBarca) August 4, 2023 With FBM replacement value we calculate what a club is to be expected to pay minimally to replace one…

  • Profile: Messi = brain type #9, the Mediator

    Profile: Messi = brain type #9, the Mediator

    Social Stability In the context of football, “Social Stability” can refer to a player’s ability to maintain consistent and positive interactions with teammates, coaches, and others in the football community. It can also refer to a player’s ability to handle pressure, maintain discipline, and adapt to different social environments. Lionel Messi, the Argentine professional footballer…

  • Profile: Luis Suarez = brain type #8, the Boss

    Profile: Luis Suarez = brain type #8, the Boss

    Exploration In football, a player’s ability to explore can be seen in their creativity, versatility, risk-taking, and ability to exploit new spaces on the pitch. Luis Suarez, a Uruguayan professional footballer known for his impressive goal-scoring ability and offensive tactics. He scores high on Exploration for several reasons: Social Stability “Social Stability” in a football…

  • Profile: Maradona = brain type #7, the Hedonist

    Profile: Maradona = brain type #7, the Hedonist

    Exploration In the context of football, “exploration” could refer to a player’s ability to exploit different areas of the pitch, try new techniques, take risks, and innovate in gameplay. This ability often comes with a high degree of creativity, technical skill, and a deep understanding of the game. Diego Maradona, one of the greatest footballers…

  • Profile: Tony Cascarino = brain type #6, the Loyalist

    Profile: Tony Cascarino = brain type #6, the Loyalist

    Autonomy Tony Cascarino, a retired Irish footballer, scores high on autonomy due to several reasons: Exploration Tony Cascarino scores high on Exploration due to various aspects of his career and personal traits: Detached Openness for Reasoning Unenthusiasm Submissive

  • Profile: Marco van Basten = brain type #5, the Analyst

    Profile: Marco van Basten = brain type #5, the Analyst

    Autonomy Marco van Basten, a renowned Dutch footballer and coach, demonstrates high autonomy due to several reasons: Detached Marco van Basten’s perceived high score on Detachment could be due to several aspects of his personality and career: It’s important to note that being detached does not necessarily mean being indifferent or uncaring. In Van Basten’s…