This plot from the paper that Joris linked jumped out at me immediately.

Anyone who's done any football analytics work is very familiar with the 'Messi zone,' and this paper is no different.

I mean he's just on another level

I cannot wait to watch Kelly N’Mai absolutely skin Kyle Walker

Fotmob only has us at 2.90 xG for that match, but it easily could’ve been 4.0+ if someone got on the end of any of the loose chances in the box that Sancho, Nkunku, Felix, and Chukwuemeka were providing.

Thought it was a particularly poor performance from Guiu. The opportunities were there.

Silas with a goal and an audacious, perfectly weighted, no-look through ball to set up a beautiful chance within the first 15 minutes against his parent club Stuttgart

His diversity of goals is also impressive. He can strike from a set pass, play a Trossard-esque one-two to create space and finish from a tight angle, or run in behind and calmly slot past the keeper

Eli Junior Kroupi (18/CF/🇫🇷) may be the next big thing to come out of France.

He's currently playing for Lorient in Ligue 2 after the club got relegated from Ligue 1 in the 2023/24 season, where he scored 5 goals and provided 3 assists.

He currently has 7 goals and 1 assist in Ligue 2 so far.

My proudest sporting achievement.

Tulane Intramural Soccer Fall 2024 CHAMPIONS 🏆🏆🏆

Cut inside, beat defenders, and play a reverse ball to the 9 running onto it? He can do it

Go down the line and play a cutback to an open net? He can do it

This is a top talent.

I'm absolutely ecstatic to see Estevão play for Chelsea next season. This level of output from a 17 year old is unreal. How are you the top goalscorer and assister?!

Chelsea's Loan Army is infamous throughout the footballing world for its carousel of players who are never given a proper look at the first team, but that strategy has to change as they focus more on recruiting and developing youth talent

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