Mizgan Masani
@mizgans.bsky.social
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Data in sports & biz📈|
Data Scientist
mizganahmed@gmail.com
Work links: https://linktr.ee/mizganmasani
Support work: buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
http://transferhub.substack.com (Analytics Tomkins Times) |
Data in sports & biz📈|
Data Scientist
mizganahmed@gmail.com
Work links: https://linktr.ee/mizganmasani
Support work: buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
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Mizgan Masani
@mizgans.bsky.social
· Dec 19
My first post here. Welcome all.
As an intro: I'm a Data Analyst who specialises in data visualisation, insights & trend analysis, report writing & doing scout reports on players and teams. Basically, I indulge in Data on sports (mostly football) & business.
My work links - linktr.ee/mizganmasani
As an intro: I'm a Data Analyst who specialises in data visualisation, insights & trend analysis, report writing & doing scout reports on players and teams. Basically, I indulge in Data on sports (mostly football) & business.
My work links - linktr.ee/mizganmasani
Mizgan Masani | Linktree
A data analyst and visualisation expert focusing on football and business.
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Just a gentle reminder about who I am ⬇️. And I try to post regularly here on the works I do in data, trends, etc.
You can support my works here - buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
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A data deep-dive on Conor Bradley's evolution at RB from playing under Klopp & Slot, his strengths & weaknesses and what would #LFC miss while he is out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
Have a read & consider sharing. Cheers!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
Have a read & consider sharing. Cheers!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
January 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM
A data deep-dive on Conor Bradley's evolution at RB from playing under Klopp & Slot, his strengths & weaknesses and what would #LFC miss while he is out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury.
Have a read & consider sharing. Cheers!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
Have a read & consider sharing. Cheers!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
Profiling K. Yıldız, Y. Diomandé, A. Nusa & S. El Mala with data: percentile ranks on adjusted metrics & raw numbers discussion.
Examined miscellaneous & defensive stats to understand their playing styles & more.
Have a read & please share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/profiling-...
Examined miscellaneous & defensive stats to understand their playing styles & more.
Have a read & please share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/profiling-...
January 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Profiling K. Yıldız, Y. Diomandé, A. Nusa & S. El Mala with data: percentile ranks on adjusted metrics & raw numbers discussion.
Examined miscellaneous & defensive stats to understand their playing styles & more.
Have a read & please share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/profiling-...
Examined miscellaneous & defensive stats to understand their playing styles & more.
Have a read & please share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/profiling-...
FREE read on the Arsenal-Liverpool game with key clips.
- #LFC's low block & relative control in the 1st half
- Slot tweaked things at HT to gain possession & territorial dominance.
- LFC lacked presence up front, but confidence might be back.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
- #LFC's low block & relative control in the 1st half
- Slot tweaked things at HT to gain possession & territorial dominance.
- LFC lacked presence up front, but confidence might be back.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
January 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
FREE read on the Arsenal-Liverpool game with key clips.
- #LFC's low block & relative control in the 1st half
- Slot tweaked things at HT to gain possession & territorial dominance.
- LFC lacked presence up front, but confidence might be back.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
- #LFC's low block & relative control in the 1st half
- Slot tweaked things at HT to gain possession & territorial dominance.
- LFC lacked presence up front, but confidence might be back.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
Won't be surprised if tonight's game follows the pattern shown in the chart below.
More on this & the data deep-dive behind the 24-point swing between #Arsenal & #LiverpoolFC in the last six months in the article here: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-swing...
Have a read to warm up for tonight.
More on this & the data deep-dive behind the 24-point swing between #Arsenal & #LiverpoolFC in the last six months in the article here: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-swing...
Have a read to warm up for tonight.
January 8, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Won't be surprised if tonight's game follows the pattern shown in the chart below.
More on this & the data deep-dive behind the 24-point swing between #Arsenal & #LiverpoolFC in the last six months in the article here: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-swing...
Have a read to warm up for tonight.
More on this & the data deep-dive behind the 24-point swing between #Arsenal & #LiverpoolFC in the last six months in the article here: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-swing...
Have a read to warm up for tonight.
There’s been a 24-point swing between #Arsenal & #Liverpool in favour of the Gunners since the end of last season.
What do the key metrics reveal behind this shift?
I took a deeper look at the numbers, & the match phases where Arsenal dominate.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-swing...
What do the key metrics reveal behind this shift?
I took a deeper look at the numbers, & the match phases where Arsenal dominate.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-swing...
January 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM
There’s been a 24-point swing between #Arsenal & #Liverpool in favour of the Gunners since the end of last season.
What do the key metrics reveal behind this shift?
I took a deeper look at the numbers, & the match phases where Arsenal dominate.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-swing...
What do the key metrics reveal behind this shift?
I took a deeper look at the numbers, & the match phases where Arsenal dominate.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-swing...
FREE read on the #FULLIV game with key clips & Slot’s HT tweaks that saw the team play SLIGHTLY better.
Plus, a look at the underlying data of the unbeaten run w/context, & whether this improvement can truly be called that.
Have a read & share. #LFC
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/issue-mask...
Plus, a look at the underlying data of the unbeaten run w/context, & whether this improvement can truly be called that.
Have a read & share. #LFC
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/issue-mask...
January 5, 2026 at 4:40 PM
FREE read on the #FULLIV game with key clips & Slot’s HT tweaks that saw the team play SLIGHTLY better.
Plus, a look at the underlying data of the unbeaten run w/context, & whether this improvement can truly be called that.
Have a read & share. #LFC
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/issue-mask...
Plus, a look at the underlying data of the unbeaten run w/context, & whether this improvement can truly be called that.
Have a read & share. #LFC
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/issue-mask...
A data deep-dive on Florian Wirtz's improved form at #LFC in December.
- greater trust & more influence
- adaptation to the league
- getting close to his best version
- one of the top performers in PL, incl. high take-ons success %.
That & much more.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-trust...
- greater trust & more influence
- adaptation to the league
- getting close to his best version
- one of the top performers in PL, incl. high take-ons success %.
That & much more.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-trust...
December 31, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A data deep-dive on Florian Wirtz's improved form at #LFC in December.
- greater trust & more influence
- adaptation to the league
- getting close to his best version
- one of the top performers in PL, incl. high take-ons success %.
That & much more.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-trust...
- greater trust & more influence
- adaptation to the league
- getting close to his best version
- one of the top performers in PL, incl. high take-ons success %.
That & much more.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-trust...
FREE: Analysis of the Liverpool-Wolves game with clips showing good & bad bits.
Numbers behind #LFC’s struggle from corners (facing more inswinging corners), bottom in set-piece GD yet 2nd in open-play GD.
Plus, a recurring game-state analysis!
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/some-good-...
Numbers behind #LFC’s struggle from corners (facing more inswinging corners), bottom in set-piece GD yet 2nd in open-play GD.
Plus, a recurring game-state analysis!
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/some-good-...
December 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
FREE: Analysis of the Liverpool-Wolves game with clips showing good & bad bits.
Numbers behind #LFC’s struggle from corners (facing more inswinging corners), bottom in set-piece GD yet 2nd in open-play GD.
Plus, a recurring game-state analysis!
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/some-good-...
Numbers behind #LFC’s struggle from corners (facing more inswinging corners), bottom in set-piece GD yet 2nd in open-play GD.
Plus, a recurring game-state analysis!
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/some-good-...
Less chaotic, playing to not lose, encouraging signs on both sides of the box, but the quality of opponents faced & chance concession remains a concern.
A contextualised data deep-dive on Arne Slot’s changes at #LFC & whether they can hold long-term.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/efficient-...
A contextualised data deep-dive on Arne Slot’s changes at #LFC & whether they can hold long-term.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/efficient-...
December 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Less chaotic, playing to not lose, encouraging signs on both sides of the box, but the quality of opponents faced & chance concession remains a concern.
A contextualised data deep-dive on Arne Slot’s changes at #LFC & whether they can hold long-term.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/efficient-...
A contextualised data deep-dive on Arne Slot’s changes at #LFC & whether they can hold long-term.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/efficient-...
The last 10-season avg for winning the #PremierLeague is 85 pts (2 pts above 2nd).
With 21 games each to go:
Arsenal need 46 pts at 2.19 ppg (15W, 1D)
Man City need 48 pts at 2.28 ppg (16W)
A. Villa need 49 pts at 2.33 ppg (16W, 1D)
Chelsea/LFC need 56 pts at 2.66 ppg (18W, 2D)
With 21 games each to go:
Arsenal need 46 pts at 2.19 ppg (15W, 1D)
Man City need 48 pts at 2.28 ppg (16W)
A. Villa need 49 pts at 2.33 ppg (16W, 1D)
Chelsea/LFC need 56 pts at 2.66 ppg (18W, 2D)
December 21, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The last 10-season avg for winning the #PremierLeague is 85 pts (2 pts above 2nd).
With 21 games each to go:
Arsenal need 46 pts at 2.19 ppg (15W, 1D)
Man City need 48 pts at 2.28 ppg (16W)
A. Villa need 49 pts at 2.33 ppg (16W, 1D)
Chelsea/LFC need 56 pts at 2.66 ppg (18W, 2D)
With 21 games each to go:
Arsenal need 46 pts at 2.19 ppg (15W, 1D)
Man City need 48 pts at 2.28 ppg (16W)
A. Villa need 49 pts at 2.33 ppg (16W, 1D)
Chelsea/LFC need 56 pts at 2.66 ppg (18W, 2D)
Between #LFC's 2nd goal & Tottenham's goal (16-min period), LFC lost the ball/booted it out only twice & had a good 4-minute spell with the ball b/w 76 & 80.
But, after Spurs' goal until FT (another 16-min period), they lost the ball 4 times & had no 5+ pass sequence.
Weak!
But, after Spurs' goal until FT (another 16-min period), they lost the ball 4 times & had no 5+ pass sequence.
Weak!
December 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Between #LFC's 2nd goal & Tottenham's goal (16-min period), LFC lost the ball/booted it out only twice & had a good 4-minute spell with the ball b/w 76 & 80.
But, after Spurs' goal until FT (another 16-min period), they lost the ball 4 times & had no 5+ pass sequence.
Weak!
But, after Spurs' goal until FT (another 16-min period), they lost the ball 4 times & had no 5+ pass sequence.
Weak!
Hugo Ekitiké has been excellent for #LFC. He is
- second only to Haaland in non-penalty (NP) goals
- best among forwards in PL for NP xG performance
- has improved his shot placement quality without reducing volume by much
That & more discussed.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-impro...
- second only to Haaland in non-penalty (NP) goals
- best among forwards in PL for NP xG performance
- has improved his shot placement quality without reducing volume by much
That & more discussed.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-impro...
December 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Hugo Ekitiké has been excellent for #LFC. He is
- second only to Haaland in non-penalty (NP) goals
- best among forwards in PL for NP xG performance
- has improved his shot placement quality without reducing volume by much
That & more discussed.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-impro...
- second only to Haaland in non-penalty (NP) goals
- best among forwards in PL for NP xG performance
- has improved his shot placement quality without reducing volume by much
That & more discussed.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-impro...
Data deep-dive on why #ManCity seem like they might do it again:
- Historical evidence
- Dominance in the second half of the seasons
- Foden supporting Haaland in G/A
- The upturn in both results and underlying numbers
& much more.
#PremierLeague
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-recen...
- Historical evidence
- Dominance in the second half of the seasons
- Foden supporting Haaland in G/A
- The upturn in both results and underlying numbers
& much more.
#PremierLeague
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-recen...
December 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Data deep-dive on why #ManCity seem like they might do it again:
- Historical evidence
- Dominance in the second half of the seasons
- Foden supporting Haaland in G/A
- The upturn in both results and underlying numbers
& much more.
#PremierLeague
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-recen...
- Historical evidence
- Dominance in the second half of the seasons
- Foden supporting Haaland in G/A
- The upturn in both results and underlying numbers
& much more.
#PremierLeague
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-recen...
FREE: Looking at the Liverpool-Brighton game to analyse #LFC's shape before & after the Salah sub.
- Why the 4-4-2 could be here to stay
- Why a passive mid-block press shape is still a concern
- Encouraging signs!
That & more through clips & data!
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/shape-with...
- Why the 4-4-2 could be here to stay
- Why a passive mid-block press shape is still a concern
- Encouraging signs!
That & more through clips & data!
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/shape-with...
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
FREE: Looking at the Liverpool-Brighton game to analyse #LFC's shape before & after the Salah sub.
- Why the 4-4-2 could be here to stay
- Why a passive mid-block press shape is still a concern
- Encouraging signs!
That & more through clips & data!
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/shape-with...
- Why the 4-4-2 could be here to stay
- Why a passive mid-block press shape is still a concern
- Encouraging signs!
That & more through clips & data!
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/shape-with...
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There is a player who has made good progress to his game this season: Curtis Jones.
Data deep dive on what his role has been this season, how much value he has added to his passing & possession game while being flexible.
That & more discussed.
#LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-curti...
Data deep dive on what his role has been this season, how much value he has added to his passing & possession game while being flexible.
That & more discussed.
#LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-curti...
December 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
There is a player who has made good progress to his game this season: Curtis Jones.
Data deep dive on what his role has been this season, how much value he has added to his passing & possession game while being flexible.
That & more discussed.
#LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-curti...
Data deep dive on what his role has been this season, how much value he has added to his passing & possession game while being flexible.
That & more discussed.
#LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-curti...
There is a player who has made good progress to his game this season: Curtis Jones.
Data deep dive on what his role has been this season, how much value he has added to his passing & possession game while being flexible.
That & more discussed.
#LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-curti...
Data deep dive on what his role has been this season, how much value he has added to his passing & possession game while being flexible.
That & more discussed.
#LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-curti...
December 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
There is a player who has made good progress to his game this season: Curtis Jones.
Data deep dive on what his role has been this season, how much value he has added to his passing & possession game while being flexible.
That & more discussed.
#LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-curti...
Data deep dive on what his role has been this season, how much value he has added to his passing & possession game while being flexible.
That & more discussed.
#LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-curti...
FREE: In-depth look at the Inter vs #LFC game with clips, images & data.
- How Slot's diamond shape & man-on-man press worked
- How Inter breached it after 30'
- What Slot did to tweak things at HT
- How Wirtz/Bradley subs were timely & match-winning
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/diamond-ha...
- How Slot's diamond shape & man-on-man press worked
- How Inter breached it after 30'
- What Slot did to tweak things at HT
- How Wirtz/Bradley subs were timely & match-winning
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/diamond-ha...
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
FREE: In-depth look at the Inter vs #LFC game with clips, images & data.
- How Slot's diamond shape & man-on-man press worked
- How Inter breached it after 30'
- What Slot did to tweak things at HT
- How Wirtz/Bradley subs were timely & match-winning
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/diamond-ha...
- How Slot's diamond shape & man-on-man press worked
- How Inter breached it after 30'
- What Slot did to tweak things at HT
- How Wirtz/Bradley subs were timely & match-winning
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/diamond-ha...
Tried to use data to explain why Slot has continued to pick Gakpo this season, how the Dutchman has not regressed from last season (backed by numbers), his general play drawbacks, and why the onus is on #LFC to find an upgrade in that position.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-cody-...
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-cody-...
December 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Tried to use data to explain why Slot has continued to pick Gakpo this season, how the Dutchman has not regressed from last season (backed by numbers), his general play drawbacks, and why the onus is on #LFC to find an upgrade in that position.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-cody-...
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-cody-...
Away from the Salah topic, I wrote an article 4 weeks ago on why #LFC need to sign 2 CBs even if Konate stays.
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
December 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Away from the Salah topic, I wrote an article 4 weeks ago on why #LFC need to sign 2 CBs even if Konate stays.
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Albeit with context, #LFC’s underlying nos have improved, esp. defensively, since Slot's decision to move Szoboszlai to RW over Salah.
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
December 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Albeit with context, #LFC’s underlying nos have improved, esp. defensively, since Slot's decision to move Szoboszlai to RW over Salah.
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
With the World Cup draw done, time for a late-evening dive into the numbers regarding the #PremierLeague.
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
December 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
With the World Cup draw done, time for a late-evening dive into the numbers regarding the #PremierLeague.
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
FREE READ: In-depth look at #LFC's unusual/naive pressing shape vs Sunderland, no pattern in build-up or on the ball, low quality of chances, Wirtz being good.
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
FREE READ: In-depth look at #LFC's unusual/naive pressing shape vs Sunderland, no pattern in build-up or on the ball, low quality of chances, Wirtz being good.
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
Not to be too down, but I don't think there is a "run of 5-6 wins" in this team this season. It is down to coaching too, as there isn't a single pattern of play that resonates with this group of players so far, and we are in December now. #LFC
December 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Not to be too down, but I don't think there is a "run of 5-6 wins" in this team this season. It is down to coaching too, as there isn't a single pattern of play that resonates with this group of players so far, and we are in December now. #LFC
A data deep dive on U23 defenders from top 5 leagues looking at passing, ball progression, long balls & aerial duels metrics.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A data deep dive on U23 defenders from top 5 leagues looking at passing, ball progression, long balls & aerial duels metrics.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.