Jamie Kemp
@jamiemkemp.bsky.social
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La Liga Gets Younger, Spain Gets Stronger: Spanish Football's Homegrown Youth Revolution Explained | Opta Analyst
Spanish football is back on top. The bad news for others is that their resources and capacity for staying power are looking as plentiful as ever.
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For the first time in a while, Ligue 1 is no longer the big European league where native youngsters are most prominent.
For @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, wrote about the explosion of youth happening in LaLiga, and the reasons behind it: theanalyst.com/eu/2025/01/l...
For @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, wrote about the explosion of youth happening in LaLiga, and the reasons behind it: theanalyst.com/eu/2025/01/l...
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📈 The second edition of Charting LaLiga is out - and here's what we've got for you:
Sergi Altimira's rise, Jon Gorrotxategi's LaLiga debut (cameo), Enzo Boyomo love... plus some early thoughts on Alonso's Real Madrid & #FCB's correction at Levante. www.lapausa.digital/p/charting-l...
Sergi Altimira's rise, Jon Gorrotxategi's LaLiga debut (cameo), Enzo Boyomo love... plus some early thoughts on Alonso's Real Madrid & #FCB's correction at Levante. www.lapausa.digital/p/charting-l...
Charting LaLiga #2: Ascendant Altimira, Barça's revival, Real Madrid remain unscathed (& more)
With matchday two in the books, we're back with another drop of insights from around the Spanish top-flight.
www.lapausa.digital
August 27, 2025 at 9:51 AM
📈 The second edition of Charting LaLiga is out - and here's what we've got for you:
Sergi Altimira's rise, Jon Gorrotxategi's LaLiga debut (cameo), Enzo Boyomo love... plus some early thoughts on Alonso's Real Madrid & #FCB's correction at Levante. www.lapausa.digital/p/charting-l...
Sergi Altimira's rise, Jon Gorrotxategi's LaLiga debut (cameo), Enzo Boyomo love... plus some early thoughts on Alonso's Real Madrid & #FCB's correction at Levante. www.lapausa.digital/p/charting-l...
🧵 For anyone still following 2024-25 league football... written some stuff on the Spanish 2nd tier play-off final between Real Oviedo and Mirandés (6pm tomorrow) that may help to set the scene.
Links below (check out @lapausa.bsky.social):
Links below (check out @lapausa.bsky.social):
June 14, 2025 at 5:54 PM
🧵 For anyone still following 2024-25 league football... written some stuff on the Spanish 2nd tier play-off final between Real Oviedo and Mirandés (6pm tomorrow) that may help to set the scene.
Links below (check out @lapausa.bsky.social):
Links below (check out @lapausa.bsky.social):
Piece on Joaqúin Panichelli, the 20-goal man who could lead (massive underdogs) Mirandés to the gates of LaLiga tonight.
Suddenly one of the better young Argentinean CFs around. Already had a €15M bid from Strasbourg this summer, and potentially more to come... www.lapausa.digital/p/joaquin-pa...
Suddenly one of the better young Argentinean CFs around. Already had a €15M bid from Strasbourg this summer, and potentially more to come... www.lapausa.digital/p/joaquin-pa...
Joaquín Panichelli puts unlikely Mirandés on his back
The 22-year-old already holds the Mirandés scoring record in a second tier campaign, and could yet propel an historic promotion for los Rojillos.
www.lapausa.digital
June 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Piece on Joaqúin Panichelli, the 20-goal man who could lead (massive underdogs) Mirandés to the gates of LaLiga tonight.
Suddenly one of the better young Argentinean CFs around. Already had a €15M bid from Strasbourg this summer, and potentially more to come... www.lapausa.digital/p/joaquin-pa...
Suddenly one of the better young Argentinean CFs around. Already had a €15M bid from Strasbourg this summer, and potentially more to come... www.lapausa.digital/p/joaquin-pa...
Piece for @optaanalyst.optajoe.com on Álex Baena, who's become one of the most impactful creators in Europe in recent seasons (while not fitting the Spanish playmaker stereotype).
Including some insight from Miguel Ángel Tena, Villarreal's Director of Football. theanalyst.com/2025/03/alex...
Including some insight from Miguel Ángel Tena, Villarreal's Director of Football. theanalyst.com/2025/03/alex...
Álex Baena Is Breaking the Mould of the Spanish Playmaker | Opta Analyst
Álex Baena has already become one of La Liga's most impactful midfielders, but outside of Spain he isn't a household name. That won't be the case for long.
theanalyst.com
March 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Piece for @optaanalyst.optajoe.com on Álex Baena, who's become one of the most impactful creators in Europe in recent seasons (while not fitting the Spanish playmaker stereotype).
Including some insight from Miguel Ángel Tena, Villarreal's Director of Football. theanalyst.com/2025/03/alex...
Including some insight from Miguel Ángel Tena, Villarreal's Director of Football. theanalyst.com/2025/03/alex...
#LUFC in wins over Sunderland and Sheffield United:
Match time: 201:20
Time winning: 10:16
% of time winning: 5.1%
Led for a grand total of 616 seconds.
Match time: 201:20
Time winning: 10:16
% of time winning: 5.1%
Led for a grand total of 616 seconds.
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February 25, 2025 at 11:08 AM
#LUFC in wins over Sunderland and Sheffield United:
Match time: 201:20
Time winning: 10:16
% of time winning: 5.1%
Led for a grand total of 616 seconds.
Match time: 201:20
Time winning: 10:16
% of time winning: 5.1%
Led for a grand total of 616 seconds.
Reposted by Jamie Kemp
As a fan, I thought it'd take getting back to the Premier League to be able to watch a player as good as Ao Tanaka.
Wrote about his season for @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, and how he's helped #LUFC become one of the most efficient machines the Championship has seen. theanalyst.com/eu/2025/02/a...
Wrote about his season for @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, and how he's helped #LUFC become one of the most efficient machines the Championship has seen. theanalyst.com/eu/2025/02/a...
Ao, Let’s Go: Tanaka the Controller in Leeds United’s Quest for the Premier League | Opta Analyst
Ao Tanaka might not be the name you see on the scoresheet or assist list week by week, but he’s the orchestrator of the Leeds United choir.
theanalyst.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
As a fan, I thought it'd take getting back to the Premier League to be able to watch a player as good as Ao Tanaka.
Wrote about his season for @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, and how he's helped #LUFC become one of the most efficient machines the Championship has seen. theanalyst.com/eu/2025/02/a...
Wrote about his season for @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, and how he's helped #LUFC become one of the most efficient machines the Championship has seen. theanalyst.com/eu/2025/02/a...
Nico González: first midfielder to complete 100+ passes on their PL debut on record, as well as the best completion rate by any midfielder on PL debut (97% - min. 50 passes).
And just by magic, the first PL game in 24-25 that Man City haven't conceded a big chance in (via Opta).
And just by magic, the first PL game in 24-25 that Man City haven't conceded a big chance in (via Opta).
February 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Nico González: first midfielder to complete 100+ passes on their PL debut on record, as well as the best completion rate by any midfielder on PL debut (97% - min. 50 passes).
And just by magic, the first PL game in 24-25 that Man City haven't conceded a big chance in (via Opta).
And just by magic, the first PL game in 24-25 that Man City haven't conceded a big chance in (via Opta).
Reposted by Jamie Kemp
𝐀𝐨, 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐆𝐨 📈
Ao Tanaka might not be the name you see on the scoresheet or assist list week by week, but he’s the orchestrator of the choir.
We analyse why he’s become the key component of Leeds United’s promotion charge.
theanalyst.com/2025/02/ao-t...
#LUFC
Ao Tanaka might not be the name you see on the scoresheet or assist list week by week, but he’s the orchestrator of the choir.
We analyse why he’s become the key component of Leeds United’s promotion charge.
theanalyst.com/2025/02/ao-t...
#LUFC
Ao, Let’s Go: Tanaka the Controller in Leeds United’s Quest for the Premier League | Opta Analyst
Ao Tanaka might not be the name you see on the scoresheet or assist list week by week, but he’s the orchestrator of the Leeds United choir.
theanalyst.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
𝐀𝐨, 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐆𝐨 📈
Ao Tanaka might not be the name you see on the scoresheet or assist list week by week, but he’s the orchestrator of the choir.
We analyse why he’s become the key component of Leeds United’s promotion charge.
theanalyst.com/2025/02/ao-t...
#LUFC
Ao Tanaka might not be the name you see on the scoresheet or assist list week by week, but he’s the orchestrator of the choir.
We analyse why he’s become the key component of Leeds United’s promotion charge.
theanalyst.com/2025/02/ao-t...
#LUFC
As a fan, I thought it'd take getting back to the Premier League to be able to watch a player as good as Ao Tanaka.
Wrote about his season for @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, and how he's helped #LUFC become one of the most efficient machines the Championship has seen. theanalyst.com/eu/2025/02/a...
Wrote about his season for @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, and how he's helped #LUFC become one of the most efficient machines the Championship has seen. theanalyst.com/eu/2025/02/a...
Ao, Let’s Go: Tanaka the Controller in Leeds United’s Quest for the Premier League | Opta Analyst
Ao Tanaka might not be the name you see on the scoresheet or assist list week by week, but he’s the orchestrator of the Leeds United choir.
theanalyst.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
As a fan, I thought it'd take getting back to the Premier League to be able to watch a player as good as Ao Tanaka.
Wrote about his season for @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, and how he's helped #LUFC become one of the most efficient machines the Championship has seen. theanalyst.com/eu/2025/02/a...
Wrote about his season for @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, and how he's helped #LUFC become one of the most efficient machines the Championship has seen. theanalyst.com/eu/2025/02/a...
Reposted by Jamie Kemp
The influence of set-piece coaches in the Premier League seems to have grown significantly in recent years, but how much of an impact have they had, and is it just a fad?
Here, our new-look interactive article analyses Premier League set-pieces.
Read here: theanalyst.com/2025/02/arse...
Here, our new-look interactive article analyses Premier League set-pieces.
Read here: theanalyst.com/2025/02/arse...
February 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The influence of set-piece coaches in the Premier League seems to have grown significantly in recent years, but how much of an impact have they had, and is it just a fad?
Here, our new-look interactive article analyses Premier League set-pieces.
Read here: theanalyst.com/2025/02/arse...
Here, our new-look interactive article analyses Premier League set-pieces.
Read here: theanalyst.com/2025/02/arse...
Reposted by Jamie Kemp
Took the Real half of this @optaanalyst.optajoe.com Madrid derby preview, with @robbiejdunne.bsky.social on Atlético duty.
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...
Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid: Breaking Down a Season-Defining Derby at the Santiago Bernabéu | Opta Analyst
It's Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid in La Liga this weekend. We analyse where the Madrid derby will be won and lost.
theanalyst.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Took the Real half of this @optaanalyst.optajoe.com Madrid derby preview, with @robbiejdunne.bsky.social on Atlético duty.
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...
Took the Real half of this @optaanalyst.optajoe.com Madrid derby preview, with @robbiejdunne.bsky.social on Atlético duty.
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...
Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid: Breaking Down a Season-Defining Derby at the Santiago Bernabéu | Opta Analyst
It's Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid in La Liga this weekend. We analyse where the Madrid derby will be won and lost.
theanalyst.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Took the Real half of this @optaanalyst.optajoe.com Madrid derby preview, with @robbiejdunne.bsky.social on Atlético duty.
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...
Real Madrid's starting XI decisions, tackling Atlético's rejuvenated defensive solidity, the first Mbappé v Simeone meeting + plenty more... theanalyst.com/2025/02/real...
Lamine Yamal completed more take-ons in this clip (3) than there has been by under-18s in the Bundesliga and Serie A combined this season (2).
February 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Lamine Yamal completed more take-ons in this clip (3) than there has been by under-18s in the Bundesliga and Serie A combined this season (2).
Safe to say #LUFC 7-0 Cardiff was one of the most dominant performances in Championship history.
Across the 1st/2nd tiers in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy, it was the first time a team have had 5+ xG while conceding 0.1 or fewer since: PSG 9-0 Guingamp in January 2019.
Across the 1st/2nd tiers in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy, it was the first time a team have had 5+ xG while conceding 0.1 or fewer since: PSG 9-0 Guingamp in January 2019.
February 2, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Safe to say #LUFC 7-0 Cardiff was one of the most dominant performances in Championship history.
Across the 1st/2nd tiers in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy, it was the first time a team have had 5+ xG while conceding 0.1 or fewer since: PSG 9-0 Guingamp in January 2019.
Across the 1st/2nd tiers in England, Spain, Germany, France and Italy, it was the first time a team have had 5+ xG while conceding 0.1 or fewer since: PSG 9-0 Guingamp in January 2019.
Remembering what Iago Aspas said about Nico González, after facing Barça in 2021:
January 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Remembering what Iago Aspas said about Nico González, after facing Barça in 2021:
Man City at 3-1 v Club Brugge:
5:47 of possession
102 uninterrupted passes
1.4 metres progressed from start-end
How to close a game out Guardiola-style.
5:47 of possession
102 uninterrupted passes
1.4 metres progressed from start-end
How to close a game out Guardiola-style.
January 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Man City at 3-1 v Club Brugge:
5:47 of possession
102 uninterrupted passes
1.4 metres progressed from start-end
How to close a game out Guardiola-style.
5:47 of possession
102 uninterrupted passes
1.4 metres progressed from start-end
How to close a game out Guardiola-style.
Real Sociedad lost 3-0 at home to a desperate Getafe side at the weekend, but it’s not their defence that should worry them.
Wrote about their recent struggles here, and why the numbers game has started to fail them: www.lapausa.digital/p/real-socie...
Wrote about their recent struggles here, and why the numbers game has started to fail them: www.lapausa.digital/p/real-socie...
Real Sociedad are struggling with their own equation
Imanol Alguacil's side have thrived on the margins for a long time, but now find themselves on the wrong side of them.
www.lapausa.digital
January 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Real Sociedad lost 3-0 at home to a desperate Getafe side at the weekend, but it’s not their defence that should worry them.
Wrote about their recent struggles here, and why the numbers game has started to fail them: www.lapausa.digital/p/real-socie...
Wrote about their recent struggles here, and why the numbers game has started to fail them: www.lapausa.digital/p/real-socie...
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.
Players with 30+ goal involvements for a big-5 European league club this season (excl. pens):
33 - Mo Salah (16G, 17A)
30 - Raphinha (21G, 9A)
With all the other intangibles he brings, incredible for Raphinha to still be moving at a goal/assist per game in late January.
33 - Mo Salah (16G, 17A)
30 - Raphinha (21G, 9A)
With all the other intangibles he brings, incredible for Raphinha to still be moving at a goal/assist per game in late January.
January 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Players with 30+ goal involvements for a big-5 European league club this season (excl. pens):
33 - Mo Salah (16G, 17A)
30 - Raphinha (21G, 9A)
With all the other intangibles he brings, incredible for Raphinha to still be moving at a goal/assist per game in late January.
33 - Mo Salah (16G, 17A)
30 - Raphinha (21G, 9A)
With all the other intangibles he brings, incredible for Raphinha to still be moving at a goal/assist per game in late January.
Looks like it’s Man City for Juma Bah.
Wrote this on him last week: his backstory, his initial steps as a professional in Europe, and why a club like #MCFC have moved for him so early. www.lapausa.digital/p/juma-bah-i...
Wrote this on him last week: his backstory, his initial steps as a professional in Europe, and why a club like #MCFC have moved for him so early. www.lapausa.digital/p/juma-bah-i...
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.
www.lapausa.digital
January 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Looks like it’s Man City for Juma Bah.
Wrote this on him last week: his backstory, his initial steps as a professional in Europe, and why a club like #MCFC have moved for him so early. www.lapausa.digital/p/juma-bah-i...
Wrote this on him last week: his backstory, his initial steps as a professional in Europe, and why a club like #MCFC have moved for him so early. www.lapausa.digital/p/juma-bah-i...
Reposted by Jamie Kemp
- Recovery from a rocky start
- Shift from back 5 to back 4
- Superb use of subs & 2nd half impact
- Season outlook and predictions
Can Atletico Madrid Sustain Their La Liga Title Challenge?
Link: podfollow.com/get-football...
With @jamiemkemp.bsky.social & @shelatneel.bsky.social ttx
- Shift from back 5 to back 4
- Superb use of subs & 2nd half impact
- Season outlook and predictions
Can Atletico Madrid Sustain Their La Liga Title Challenge?
Link: podfollow.com/get-football...
With @jamiemkemp.bsky.social & @shelatneel.bsky.social ttx
Get Football: The Tactics Podcast | Can Atletico Madrid Sustain Their La Liga Title Challenge?
In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Varun are joined by Spanish football expert Jamie Kemp to discuss Atlético Madrid's season so far. They touch on their interesting sum...
podfollow.com
January 18, 2025 at 8:24 AM
- Recovery from a rocky start
- Shift from back 5 to back 4
- Superb use of subs & 2nd half impact
- Season outlook and predictions
Can Atletico Madrid Sustain Their La Liga Title Challenge?
Link: podfollow.com/get-football...
With @jamiemkemp.bsky.social & @shelatneel.bsky.social ttx
- Shift from back 5 to back 4
- Superb use of subs & 2nd half impact
- Season outlook and predictions
Can Atletico Madrid Sustain Their La Liga Title Challenge?
Link: podfollow.com/get-football...
With @jamiemkemp.bsky.social & @shelatneel.bsky.social ttx
Reposted by Jamie Kemp
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...
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...
Can't imagine how annoying Raphinha is from a Real Madrid perspective at the moment.
Decisive in the final 1/3, racking up numbers, and doing so while being a huge defensive/out-of-possession plus. You wouldn't swap him for Vinicius, but he really shines a light on the 'defending optional' FWDs.
Decisive in the final 1/3, racking up numbers, and doing so while being a huge defensive/out-of-possession plus. You wouldn't swap him for Vinicius, but he really shines a light on the 'defending optional' FWDs.
January 13, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Can't imagine how annoying Raphinha is from a Real Madrid perspective at the moment.
Decisive in the final 1/3, racking up numbers, and doing so while being a huge defensive/out-of-possession plus. You wouldn't swap him for Vinicius, but he really shines a light on the 'defending optional' FWDs.
Decisive in the final 1/3, racking up numbers, and doing so while being a huge defensive/out-of-possession plus. You wouldn't swap him for Vinicius, but he really shines a light on the 'defending optional' FWDs.
Reposted by Jamie Kemp
For the first time in a while, Ligue 1 is no longer the big European league where native youngsters are most prominent.
For @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, wrote about the explosion of youth happening in LaLiga, and the reasons behind it: theanalyst.com/eu/2025/01/l...
For @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, wrote about the explosion of youth happening in LaLiga, and the reasons behind it: theanalyst.com/eu/2025/01/l...
La Liga Gets Younger, Spain Gets Stronger: Spanish Football's Homegrown Youth Revolution Explained | Opta Analyst
Spanish football is back on top. The bad news for others is that their resources and capacity for staying power are looking as plentiful as ever.
theanalyst.com
January 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
For the first time in a while, Ligue 1 is no longer the big European league where native youngsters are most prominent.
For @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, wrote about the explosion of youth happening in LaLiga, and the reasons behind it: theanalyst.com/eu/2025/01/l...
For @optaanalyst.optajoe.com, wrote about the explosion of youth happening in LaLiga, and the reasons behind it: theanalyst.com/eu/2025/01/l...