Davide Gualano
@gualanodavide.bsky.social
Previously a Data Editor @ Dazn Italy
Currently finishing my MA in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology @ UniTO
Trying to build football analytics skills and portfolio in my newsletter @ https://the-cutback.beehiiv.com
Currently finishing my MA in Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology @ UniTO
Trying to build football analytics skills and portfolio in my newsletter @ https://the-cutback.beehiiv.com
My 2 cents on De Bruyne to Napoli:
Excited to see him in Serie A. One of my favorite player less intense and demanding league for a declining player.
Worried for Napoli business = opportunity cost + declining + bad data last season even though still elite with his assisting.
Excited to see him in Serie A. One of my favorite player less intense and demanding league for a declining player.
Worried for Napoli business = opportunity cost + declining + bad data last season even though still elite with his assisting.
June 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My 2 cents on De Bruyne to Napoli:
Excited to see him in Serie A. One of my favorite player less intense and demanding league for a declining player.
Worried for Napoli business = opportunity cost + declining + bad data last season even though still elite with his assisting.
Excited to see him in Serie A. One of my favorite player less intense and demanding league for a declining player.
Worried for Napoli business = opportunity cost + declining + bad data last season even though still elite with his assisting.
📈 I've spent years developing models to quantify tactical similarities between teams. When applied to Juventus' summer signings under Thiago Motta, the data is revealing:
Douglas Luiz, Nico Gonzalez and €60M Koopmeiners moves under the scope: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/team-style...
Douglas Luiz, Nico Gonzalez and €60M Koopmeiners moves under the scope: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/team-style...
March 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
📈 I've spent years developing models to quantify tactical similarities between teams. When applied to Juventus' summer signings under Thiago Motta, the data is revealing:
Douglas Luiz, Nico Gonzalez and €60M Koopmeiners moves under the scope: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/team-style...
Douglas Luiz, Nico Gonzalez and €60M Koopmeiners moves under the scope: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/team-style...
🚀 New analysis on passing reliability! Who are the most consistent and overperforming passers in football? I used advanced metrics to break it down by position—some surprising names show up!
Check it out here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/measuring-...
Check it out here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/measuring-...
February 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🚀 New analysis on passing reliability! Who are the most consistent and overperforming passers in football? I used advanced metrics to break it down by position—some surprising names show up!
Check it out here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/measuring-...
Check it out here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/measuring-...
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At 17, Lamine Yamal has already become one of the best in the world. For ESPN: I wrote about what makes Yamal special, comparison to other teenage talents of the past, the historical rarity of a U21 talent becoming the best in the world, and more
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Why Lamine Yamal could be the world's best player before he turns 21
Lamine Yamal is the latest teenage phenom to burst onto the soccer scene, but there's something about him that's just ... different.
www.espn.com
February 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
At 17, Lamine Yamal has already become one of the best in the world. For ESPN: I wrote about what makes Yamal special, comparison to other teenage talents of the past, the historical rarity of a U21 talent becoming the best in the world, and more
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
🌎🇧🇷 Brazil’s Next Football Stars!
The Brazilian Série A remains one of the best leagues for young talent, and I’ve put together a data-driven breakdown of the most exciting names from last season. Some are already moving. 🚀
Check out my full breakdown here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/brazilian-...
The Brazilian Série A remains one of the best leagues for young talent, and I’ve put together a data-driven breakdown of the most exciting names from last season. Some are already moving. 🚀
Check out my full breakdown here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/brazilian-...
February 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🌎🇧🇷 Brazil’s Next Football Stars!
The Brazilian Série A remains one of the best leagues for young talent, and I’ve put together a data-driven breakdown of the most exciting names from last season. Some are already moving. 🚀
Check out my full breakdown here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/brazilian-...
The Brazilian Série A remains one of the best leagues for young talent, and I’ve put together a data-driven breakdown of the most exciting names from last season. Some are already moving. 🚀
Check out my full breakdown here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/brazilian-...
🚨 New Post! 🚨
I've refined my defensive quality model using convex hulls, improving efficiency and interpretability across multiple leagues. 📊
This update makes the metric more repeatable and conceptually sound.
🔍 Read more & see the #PremierLeague ranking: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/defensive-...
I've refined my defensive quality model using convex hulls, improving efficiency and interpretability across multiple leagues. 📊
This update makes the metric more repeatable and conceptually sound.
🔍 Read more & see the #PremierLeague ranking: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/defensive-...
February 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🚨 New Post! 🚨
I've refined my defensive quality model using convex hulls, improving efficiency and interpretability across multiple leagues. 📊
This update makes the metric more repeatable and conceptually sound.
🔍 Read more & see the #PremierLeague ranking: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/defensive-...
I've refined my defensive quality model using convex hulls, improving efficiency and interpretability across multiple leagues. 📊
This update makes the metric more repeatable and conceptually sound.
🔍 Read more & see the #PremierLeague ranking: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/defensive-...
🚨 New post: Diving Deep: Possession Adjusting Through Convex Hulls
Inspired by @markposts.bsky.social I wanted to explore if there's more correlation between defensive actions and possession from opponents in the players area of responsibility.
Check it out: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/diving-dee...
Inspired by @markposts.bsky.social I wanted to explore if there's more correlation between defensive actions and possession from opponents in the players area of responsibility.
Check it out: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/diving-dee...
January 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🚨 New post: Diving Deep: Possession Adjusting Through Convex Hulls
Inspired by @markposts.bsky.social I wanted to explore if there's more correlation between defensive actions and possession from opponents in the players area of responsibility.
Check it out: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/diving-dee...
Inspired by @markposts.bsky.social I wanted to explore if there's more correlation between defensive actions and possession from opponents in the players area of responsibility.
Check it out: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/diving-dee...
Reposted by Davide Gualano
Top 10 midfielders for line-breaking passes in the #UCL this season (per 90).
Strange to see no Toni Kroos immovably sat at the top of this list.
Strange to see no Toni Kroos immovably sat at the top of this list.
January 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Top 10 midfielders for line-breaking passes in the #UCL this season (per 90).
Strange to see no Toni Kroos immovably sat at the top of this list.
Strange to see no Toni Kroos immovably sat at the top of this list.
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Man City and Inter are two of the sides reported to be looking at 🇸🇱 Juma Bah, the 2006-born Real Valladolid CB.
Neither can possibly be certain of what he is or will become yet, but wrote on some of the reasons why he’s building intrigue here. open.substack.com/pub/lapausap...
Neither can possibly be certain of what he is or will become yet, but wrote on some of the reasons why he’s building intrigue here. open.substack.com/pub/lapausap...
Juma Bah is LaLiga's great unknown
The 18-year-old defender has had little exposure to professional football, yet already looks to have captured the attention of clubs across Europe.
open.substack.com
January 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Man City and Inter are two of the sides reported to be looking at 🇸🇱 Juma Bah, the 2006-born Real Valladolid CB.
Neither can possibly be certain of what he is or will become yet, but wrote on some of the reasons why he’s building intrigue here. open.substack.com/pub/lapausap...
Neither can possibly be certain of what he is or will become yet, but wrote on some of the reasons why he’s building intrigue here. open.substack.com/pub/lapausap...
I've tried to make radars more simple to understand for football players evaluation.
Dive into my latest post on using radars to decode player performance! ⚽️📊
#Khusanov #City #ManCity
🔗 the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/communicat...
Dive into my latest post on using radars to decode player performance! ⚽️📊
#Khusanov #City #ManCity
🔗 the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/communicat...
January 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I've tried to make radars more simple to understand for football players evaluation.
Dive into my latest post on using radars to decode player performance! ⚽️📊
#Khusanov #City #ManCity
🔗 the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/communicat...
Dive into my latest post on using radars to decode player performance! ⚽️📊
#Khusanov #City #ManCity
🔗 the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/communicat...
🚀 Just published: My latest take on player positioning using clustering!
🔍 This data-driven approach focuses on pitch zones team-normalized count of actions to classify football players.
Check it out and let me know your thoughts: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/player-pos...
#FootballAnalytics
🔍 This data-driven approach focuses on pitch zones team-normalized count of actions to classify football players.
Check it out and let me know your thoughts: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/player-pos...
#FootballAnalytics
Player Positioning with Clustering: A Data-Driven Approach
Discover how clustering models redefine football player positions using pitch zones and team-normalized actions for better recruitment insights.
the-cutback.beehiiv.com
January 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🚀 Just published: My latest take on player positioning using clustering!
🔍 This data-driven approach focuses on pitch zones team-normalized count of actions to classify football players.
Check it out and let me know your thoughts: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/player-pos...
#FootballAnalytics
🔍 This data-driven approach focuses on pitch zones team-normalized count of actions to classify football players.
Check it out and let me know your thoughts: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/player-pos...
#FootballAnalytics
Reposted by Davide Gualano
Hi,
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
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December 10, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Hi,
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
Apologies for having to do this once again, but sadly things are still really tight for myself financially while I continue to look for full time work. Idk how much longer I can continue freelancing, so any help in the meantime would be extremely appreciated 🫡
ko-fi.com/moesquare
Reposted by Davide Gualano
Se vi interessano calcio e politica su questo social, potete partire da qui. (Ma se avete altri suggerimenti, ditemeli e li aggiungo volentieri.)
go.bsky.app/H16ZSST
go.bsky.app/H16ZSST
November 16, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Se vi interessano calcio e politica su questo social, potete partire da qui. (Ma se avete altri suggerimenti, ditemeli e li aggiungo volentieri.)
go.bsky.app/H16ZSST
go.bsky.app/H16ZSST
Reposted by Davide Gualano
A tale of two platforms:
BlueSky user numbers have hit a new record high in recent days, while the number of people deleting their accounts on X/Twitter has rocketed 🚀
BlueSky user numbers have hit a new record high in recent days, while the number of people deleting their accounts on X/Twitter has rocketed 🚀
November 13, 2024 at 11:21 AM
A tale of two platforms:
BlueSky user numbers have hit a new record high in recent days, while the number of people deleting their accounts on X/Twitter has rocketed 🚀
BlueSky user numbers have hit a new record high in recent days, while the number of people deleting their accounts on X/Twitter has rocketed 🚀
💭 Just published an analysis on Juventus's defense and Danilo's impact!
Check it out if you're into football analytics and want a new way of looking at defensive performance! ⚽ #Juventus #FootballData #SerieA
the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/juventus-d...
Check it out if you're into football analytics and want a new way of looking at defensive performance! ⚽ #Juventus #FootballData #SerieA
the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/juventus-d...
Is Danilo finished?
By measuring opponent actions' value within defenders' areas, we assess Juventus’s captain performances.
the-cutback.beehiiv.com
November 13, 2024 at 4:30 PM
💭 Just published an analysis on Juventus's defense and Danilo's impact!
Check it out if you're into football analytics and want a new way of looking at defensive performance! ⚽ #Juventus #FootballData #SerieA
the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/juventus-d...
Check it out if you're into football analytics and want a new way of looking at defensive performance! ⚽ #Juventus #FootballData #SerieA
the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/juventus-d...
Reposted by Davide Gualano
Perhaps we shouldn't declare players as busts before they turn 25?
On a surprising and exciting striker rebound in Serie A: www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-best-s...
On a surprising and exciting striker rebound in Serie A: www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-best-s...
The Best Striker in Italy Is...?
You might remember him as a Premier League bust.
www.thetransferflow.com
November 13, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Perhaps we shouldn't declare players as busts before they turn 25?
On a surprising and exciting striker rebound in Serie A: www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-best-s...
On a surprising and exciting striker rebound in Serie A: www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-best-s...
Manuel Ugarte vs. Casemiro: A Midfield Upgrade for Manchester United? 🔴⚽
Check out the full breakdown here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/manchester...
#ManUtd #MANU #Manchester #United #Ugarte #Casemiro #PremierLeague
Check out the full breakdown here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/manchester...
#ManUtd #MANU #Manchester #United #Ugarte #Casemiro #PremierLeague
September 16, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Manuel Ugarte vs. Casemiro: A Midfield Upgrade for Manchester United? 🔴⚽
Check out the full breakdown here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/manchester...
#ManUtd #MANU #Manchester #United #Ugarte #Casemiro #PremierLeague
Check out the full breakdown here: the-cutback.beehiiv.com/p/manchester...
#ManUtd #MANU #Manchester #United #Ugarte #Casemiro #PremierLeague
Analyzing Logan Costa's passing reveals some surprising insights into his playstyle at Toulouse. The once Fulham #FFC linked centerbacks now is a Villarreal player.
Full breakdown here: open.substack.com/pub/davidegu....
Full breakdown here: open.substack.com/pub/davidegu....
August 26, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Analyzing Logan Costa's passing reveals some surprising insights into his playstyle at Toulouse. The once Fulham #FFC linked centerbacks now is a Villarreal player.
Full breakdown here: open.substack.com/pub/davidegu....
Full breakdown here: open.substack.com/pub/davidegu....
I’ve successfully - I hope - adapted the improved Pass Sonar tutorial by @thecomeonman (on Twitter) from R to Python. Here’s the result for Todibo, West Ham's new center back.
August 13, 2024 at 9:20 AM
I’ve successfully - I hope - adapted the improved Pass Sonar tutorial by @thecomeonman (on Twitter) from R to Python. Here’s the result for Todibo, West Ham's new center back.