Mizgan Masani
@mizgans.bsky.social
My substack: https://mizganmasani.substack.com/
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
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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Among U23 Wingers in top-5 EU Leagues, only two come up in the top-10 for both non-penalty G/A and proportion of carries into the opposition box:
1. Lamine Yamal
2. Yan Diomandé
No wonder Leipzig are demanding are big money for Diomandé. He has started this season on fire!
1. Lamine Yamal
2. Yan Diomandé
No wonder Leipzig are demanding are big money for Diomandé. He has started this season on fire!
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Among U23 Wingers in top-5 EU Leagues, only two come up in the top-10 for both non-penalty G/A and proportion of carries into the opposition box:
1. Lamine Yamal
2. Yan Diomandé
No wonder Leipzig are demanding are big money for Diomandé. He has started this season on fire!
1. Lamine Yamal
2. Yan Diomandé
No wonder Leipzig are demanding are big money for Diomandé. He has started this season on fire!
Data, form & situational deep-dive on the #LFC centre-back dept. & why the club need/should sign two CBS in the next 2 windows.
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Data, form & situational deep-dive on the #LFC centre-back dept. & why the club need/should sign two CBS in the next 2 windows.
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Since going out to PSG, and I have excluded the last 4 PL games of last season (post title win) & the two Carabao games of this season (not important to judge).
#LFC have played 21 games in PL, UCL & 2025 Carabao Final: won 13, drawn 0 & lost 8.
Scored: 39, conceded: 31, GD: 7
#LFC have played 21 games in PL, UCL & 2025 Carabao Final: won 13, drawn 0 & lost 8.
Scored: 39, conceded: 31, GD: 7
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Since going out to PSG, and I have excluded the last 4 PL games of last season (post title win) & the two Carabao games of this season (not important to judge).
#LFC have played 21 games in PL, UCL & 2025 Carabao Final: won 13, drawn 0 & lost 8.
Scored: 39, conceded: 31, GD: 7
#LFC have played 21 games in PL, UCL & 2025 Carabao Final: won 13, drawn 0 & lost 8.
Scored: 39, conceded: 31, GD: 7
Back with a tactical & data piece on how Man City's midfield overload, them allowing Konate free space to start LFC's build-up sequence and nullifying the Reds' passing threat meant they could dominate & win the game in moments.
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Back with a tactical & data piece on how Man City's midfield overload, them allowing Konate free space to start LFC's build-up sequence and nullifying the Reds' passing threat meant they could dominate & win the game in moments.
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
Still early days for the 2025/26 season, but home wins for the go!!
#PremierLeague
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#PremierLeague
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November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Still early days for the 2025/26 season, but home wins for the go!!
#PremierLeague
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
#PremierLeague
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Win the PSV home game & the Inter game is not that important in the UCL.
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Win the PSV home game & the Inter game is not that important in the UCL.
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
A concise data look at the tweaks Man City have undergone this season so far. An idea of what #LFC might face tomorrow.
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
November 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A concise data look at the tweaks Man City have undergone this season so far. An idea of what #LFC might face tomorrow.
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
A tactical & data piece with in-game clips & images to explain how Arne Slot's use of Wirtz, pressing block interchange & midfield overload created problems for #RealMadrid, turning their shape into a weakness.
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A tactical & data piece with in-game clips & images to explain how Arne Slot's use of Wirtz, pressing block interchange & midfield overload created problems for #RealMadrid, turning their shape into a weakness.
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
43% of attacks from the left, pressing efficiency, faster ball progression in #UCL compared to La Liga. Adaptable in style, as shown vs Barcelona.
All that & more in the numbers article on what #LFC can expect from #RealMadrid tomorrow.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
All that & more in the numbers article on what #LFC can expect from #RealMadrid tomorrow.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
November 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
43% of attacks from the left, pressing efficiency, faster ball progression in #UCL compared to La Liga. Adaptable in style, as shown vs Barcelona.
All that & more in the numbers article on what #LFC can expect from #RealMadrid tomorrow.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
All that & more in the numbers article on what #LFC can expect from #RealMadrid tomorrow.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
Aston Villa tried to play game on the floor, but #LFC are a better team in that aspect.
Slot's men were efficient (got deserved luck) & went back to basics with a two-man CM buildup.
All of that discussed in my tactical analysis piece.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
Please share
Slot's men were efficient (got deserved luck) & went back to basics with a two-man CM buildup.
All of that discussed in my tactical analysis piece.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
Please share
November 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Aston Villa tried to play game on the floor, but #LFC are a better team in that aspect.
Slot's men were efficient (got deserved luck) & went back to basics with a two-man CM buildup.
All of that discussed in my tactical analysis piece.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
Please share
Slot's men were efficient (got deserved luck) & went back to basics with a two-man CM buildup.
All of that discussed in my tactical analysis piece.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
Please share
While #LFC spent big over the summer to improve quality, they weakened squad depth by selling big.
Arsenal added quality without major sales, & City spent decently in Jan & summer to account for key departures.
A factual article on LFC's "big summer".
transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpool-...
Arsenal added quality without major sales, & City spent decently in Jan & summer to account for key departures.
A factual article on LFC's "big summer".
transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpool-...
October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
While #LFC spent big over the summer to improve quality, they weakened squad depth by selling big.
Arsenal added quality without major sales, & City spent decently in Jan & summer to account for key departures.
A factual article on LFC's "big summer".
transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpool-...
Arsenal added quality without major sales, & City spent decently in Jan & summer to account for key departures.
A factual article on LFC's "big summer".
transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpool-...
Article on the numbers behind the factors that are hindering #LFC this season.
The increased focus on long balls & aerial duels is fine, but LFC have lost possession control & ball progression in build-up. A word on new signings & some perspective.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
The increased focus on long balls & aerial duels is fine, but LFC have lost possession control & ball progression in build-up. A word on new signings & some perspective.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
October 28, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Article on the numbers behind the factors that are hindering #LFC this season.
The increased focus on long balls & aerial duels is fine, but LFC have lost possession control & ball progression in build-up. A word on new signings & some perspective.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
The increased focus on long balls & aerial duels is fine, but LFC have lost possession control & ball progression in build-up. A word on new signings & some perspective.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
A deep dive into Liverpool's defeat against Brentford, where the Reds were underpar in every key aspect.
- Discussion of the lack of possession control
- Brentford's man-to-man press
- #LFC making a hash of good situations/chances
And more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
- Discussion of the lack of possession control
- Brentford's man-to-man press
- #LFC making a hash of good situations/chances
And more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
October 27, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A deep dive into Liverpool's defeat against Brentford, where the Reds were underpar in every key aspect.
- Discussion of the lack of possession control
- Brentford's man-to-man press
- #LFC making a hash of good situations/chances
And more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
- Discussion of the lack of possession control
- Brentford's man-to-man press
- #LFC making a hash of good situations/chances
And more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
In six of the nine #PremierLeague games, #LFC have changed one, if not both, fullbacks before the 70th minute.
Talk about keeping the back four together and being hard to beat, this is a sign of something opposite.
Talk about keeping the back four together and being hard to beat, this is a sign of something opposite.
October 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
In six of the nine #PremierLeague games, #LFC have changed one, if not both, fullbacks before the 70th minute.
Talk about keeping the back four together and being hard to beat, this is a sign of something opposite.
Talk about keeping the back four together and being hard to beat, this is a sign of something opposite.
When #Ekitike went through on goal y'day, there was no doubting him scoring (no hindsight tbh).
Despite negative xG performance last season, his big chance miss rate was lower than some of the best fwds.
S/o to my report when he signed for #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/hugo-ekiti...
Despite negative xG performance last season, his big chance miss rate was lower than some of the best fwds.
S/o to my report when he signed for #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/hugo-ekiti...
October 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
When #Ekitike went through on goal y'day, there was no doubting him scoring (no hindsight tbh).
Despite negative xG performance last season, his big chance miss rate was lower than some of the best fwds.
S/o to my report when he signed for #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/hugo-ekiti...
Despite negative xG performance last season, his big chance miss rate was lower than some of the best fwds.
S/o to my report when he signed for #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/hugo-ekiti...
A. Mac Allister averaged 4403 mins per season for club & country over the last 3 campaigns.
After a disrupted pre-season due to fitness, he has made a slow start this season.
An article below navigating through the nos behind that.
Have a read. #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-alexis...
After a disrupted pre-season due to fitness, he has made a slow start this season.
An article below navigating through the nos behind that.
Have a read. #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-alexis...
October 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A. Mac Allister averaged 4403 mins per season for club & country over the last 3 campaigns.
After a disrupted pre-season due to fitness, he has made a slow start this season.
An article below navigating through the nos behind that.
Have a read. #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-alexis...
After a disrupted pre-season due to fitness, he has made a slow start this season.
An article below navigating through the nos behind that.
Have a read. #LFC
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-alexis...
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#LFC forwards data in the #PremierLeague
The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
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The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
October 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
#LFC forwards data in the #PremierLeague
The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
#LFC forwards data in the #PremierLeague
The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
October 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
#LFC forwards data in the #PremierLeague
The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
The forward line efficiency has gone down so far this season. They require close to nine shots per goal.
Gakpo is having close to 40% of the shots among the forwards this season. Is he our main attacker? Nope.
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
Tactical analysis of the #LIVMUN game is here:
- Muddled planning in the build-up: positional play confused.
- The single pivot build-up making it so open in transition.
- Set-piece issues for #LFC
- Credit Amorim for being bold.
That & much more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
- Muddled planning in the build-up: positional play confused.
- The single pivot build-up making it so open in transition.
- Set-piece issues for #LFC
- Credit Amorim for being bold.
That & much more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
October 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Tactical analysis of the #LIVMUN game is here:
- Muddled planning in the build-up: positional play confused.
- The single pivot build-up making it so open in transition.
- Set-piece issues for #LFC
- Credit Amorim for being bold.
That & much more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
- Muddled planning in the build-up: positional play confused.
- The single pivot build-up making it so open in transition.
- Set-piece issues for #LFC
- Credit Amorim for being bold.
That & much more.
Link: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/tactical-a...
Just put all the new players on the pitch and let them find the rhythm. Gakpo, Mac Allister and Salah don't make the strong XI atm (and I Love Salah as much as anyone). #LFC
October 19, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Just put all the new players on the pitch and let them find the rhythm. Gakpo, Mac Allister and Salah don't make the strong XI atm (and I Love Salah as much as anyone). #LFC
Dortmund are unbeaten in 14 Bundesliga games & Niko Kovac has made Karim Adeyemi play well, but Bayern remains favs for tomorrow.
Der Klassiker will be my first go at tactically analysing a #Bundesliga game for my Substack (done #PremierLeague / #LFC games so far). [1/2]
Der Klassiker will be my first go at tactically analysing a #Bundesliga game for my Substack (done #PremierLeague / #LFC games so far). [1/2]
October 17, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Dortmund are unbeaten in 14 Bundesliga games & Niko Kovac has made Karim Adeyemi play well, but Bayern remains favs for tomorrow.
Der Klassiker will be my first go at tactically analysing a #Bundesliga game for my Substack (done #PremierLeague / #LFC games so far). [1/2]
Der Klassiker will be my first go at tactically analysing a #Bundesliga game for my Substack (done #PremierLeague / #LFC games so far). [1/2]
In-depth analysis of #LFC's left wing situation:
- The Luis Diaz void unfilled (numbers say that)
- The change in role for Cody Gakpo (still adapting)
- The increased workload for Gakpo (Slot taking time with Rio)
Contextual data analysis!
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
- The Luis Diaz void unfilled (numbers say that)
- The change in role for Cody Gakpo (still adapting)
- The increased workload for Gakpo (Slot taking time with Rio)
Contextual data analysis!
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
October 16, 2025 at 4:09 PM
In-depth analysis of #LFC's left wing situation:
- The Luis Diaz void unfilled (numbers say that)
- The change in role for Cody Gakpo (still adapting)
- The increased workload for Gakpo (Slot taking time with Rio)
Contextual data analysis!
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
- The Luis Diaz void unfilled (numbers say that)
- The change in role for Cody Gakpo (still adapting)
- The increased workload for Gakpo (Slot taking time with Rio)
Contextual data analysis!
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
With the return of domestic football imminent, this data-driven article compares goal types, passing styles, possession, goalkeeper distribution & pressing numbers across Europe's top five leagues.
Have a read & considering sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/data-viz-p... (1/2)
Have a read & considering sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/data-viz-p... (1/2)
October 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
With the return of domestic football imminent, this data-driven article compares goal types, passing styles, possession, goalkeeper distribution & pressing numbers across Europe's top five leagues.
Have a read & considering sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/data-viz-p... (1/2)
Have a read & considering sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/data-viz-p... (1/2)
Some Friday evening read for you!!
- Looking back at a tough start for #LFC fixtures-wise
- What the next 14 PL games bring
- How the expected nos trend is worrying me with comparison to recent seasons & more.
Have a read here & share: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysis-w...
#LiverpoolFC
- Looking back at a tough start for #LFC fixtures-wise
- What the next 14 PL games bring
- How the expected nos trend is worrying me with comparison to recent seasons & more.
Have a read here & share: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysis-w...
#LiverpoolFC
October 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Some Friday evening read for you!!
- Looking back at a tough start for #LFC fixtures-wise
- What the next 14 PL games bring
- How the expected nos trend is worrying me with comparison to recent seasons & more.
Have a read here & share: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysis-w...
#LiverpoolFC
- Looking back at a tough start for #LFC fixtures-wise
- What the next 14 PL games bring
- How the expected nos trend is worrying me with comparison to recent seasons & more.
Have a read here & share: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysis-w...
#LiverpoolFC
The notion "league of late goals" has come to practice since the 23/24 season, with a massive surge in goals after the 90th minute.
5-sub rule, expanded squad depth & time-keeping rule could be the contributing factors.
#PremierLeague
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5-sub rule, expanded squad depth & time-keeping rule could be the contributing factors.
#PremierLeague
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
October 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The notion "league of late goals" has come to practice since the 23/24 season, with a massive surge in goals after the 90th minute.
5-sub rule, expanded squad depth & time-keeping rule could be the contributing factors.
#PremierLeague
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
5-sub rule, expanded squad depth & time-keeping rule could be the contributing factors.
#PremierLeague
buymeacoffee.com/mizgans