János Kele
@kelejanos.bsky.social
economist | data enthusiast | football expert and podcast host at 24.hu
György Mezey, Hungary’s last World Cup coach, has died at 84.
His story isn’t just personal — it’s symbolic.
Few people embody both the rise and the collapse of Hungarian football’s identity quite like him.
His story isn’t just personal — it’s symbolic.
Few people embody both the rise and the collapse of Hungarian football’s identity quite like him.
October 10, 2025 at 1:51 PM
György Mezey, Hungary’s last World Cup coach, has died at 84.
His story isn’t just personal — it’s symbolic.
Few people embody both the rise and the collapse of Hungarian football’s identity quite like him.
His story isn’t just personal — it’s symbolic.
Few people embody both the rise and the collapse of Hungarian football’s identity quite like him.
Hungary’s football federation (MLSZ) is doubling down on its youth policy: from 2026, clubs will only receive full funding if 5 Hungarians – including 1 U21 player – are on the pitch on average.
Sounds bold? Let’s check the numbers. 🧵
Sounds bold? Let’s check the numbers. 🧵
May 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Hungary’s football federation (MLSZ) is doubling down on its youth policy: from 2026, clubs will only receive full funding if 5 Hungarians – including 1 U21 player – are on the pitch on average.
Sounds bold? Let’s check the numbers. 🧵
Sounds bold? Let’s check the numbers. 🧵
🚀 High-speed Europe, single-speed Hungarian football 🇭🇺⚽ While Hungarian football leaders celebrate local progress, the rest of Europe is sprinting ahead. A painful 0-3 loss in Plzen proves that Fradi is still dreaming of the next level. A thread:
February 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🚀 High-speed Europe, single-speed Hungarian football 🇭🇺⚽ While Hungarian football leaders celebrate local progress, the rest of Europe is sprinting ahead. A painful 0-3 loss in Plzen proves that Fradi is still dreaming of the next level. A thread:
Some back-and-forth later, Tamás Nikitscher has signed with La Liga side Valladolid —marking the first time EVER that a Hungarian player has a valid first-team contract in all five top European leagues. A historic moment for Hungarian football! 🧵👇
January 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Some back-and-forth later, Tamás Nikitscher has signed with La Liga side Valladolid —marking the first time EVER that a Hungarian player has a valid first-team contract in all five top European leagues. A historic moment for Hungarian football! 🧵👇
Robbie Keane, Ferencváros' new head coach, is no stranger to the spotlight - but his tenure at Maccabi Tel Aviv and recent career decisions have sparked heated debate in Ireland. 🧵
January 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Robbie Keane, Ferencváros' new head coach, is no stranger to the spotlight - but his tenure at Maccabi Tel Aviv and recent career decisions have sparked heated debate in Ireland. 🧵
🧵Coaching roulette at Fradi:
In July, I wrote about Pascal Jansen as a "fresh western breeze" in Hungarian football's stale milieu. Six months later, that breeze has left for New York, reportedly for €1.2M. Jansen impressed with intelligent press answers—rare in Hungarian football. 🇭🇺⚽
In July, I wrote about Pascal Jansen as a "fresh western breeze" in Hungarian football's stale milieu. Six months later, that breeze has left for New York, reportedly for €1.2M. Jansen impressed with intelligent press answers—rare in Hungarian football. 🇭🇺⚽
January 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
🧵Coaching roulette at Fradi:
In July, I wrote about Pascal Jansen as a "fresh western breeze" in Hungarian football's stale milieu. Six months later, that breeze has left for New York, reportedly for €1.2M. Jansen impressed with intelligent press answers—rare in Hungarian football. 🇭🇺⚽
In July, I wrote about Pascal Jansen as a "fresh western breeze" in Hungarian football's stale milieu. Six months later, that breeze has left for New York, reportedly for €1.2M. Jansen impressed with intelligent press answers—rare in Hungarian football. 🇭🇺⚽
Fast forward to now: his salary in Bremen is €48,000 per week (or €2.5 million per year). 💶💸
December 9, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Fast forward to now: his salary in Bremen is €48,000 per week (or €2.5 million per year). 💶💸
Over the last two-and-a-half seasons, Keita has played just 402 minutes. That’s spread across 13 games, with him starting only 4 times.
December 9, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Over the last two-and-a-half seasons, Keita has played just 402 minutes. That’s spread across 13 games, with him starting only 4 times.
A quick game with numbers: 🧮 Let’s talk about Naby Keita's recent record and what it means for his value. 🟢⚽️
December 9, 2024 at 8:19 PM
A quick game with numbers: 🧮 Let’s talk about Naby Keita's recent record and what it means for his value. 🟢⚽️
Dominik Szoboszlai stands out as one of the most overworked top players, balancing heavy minutes in the Nations League and at his club. A testament to his endurance and skill! ⚽🔥
#DominikSzoboszlai #FootballStats #NationsLeague #WorkRate
#DominikSzoboszlai #FootballStats #NationsLeague #WorkRate
December 4, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Dominik Szoboszlai stands out as one of the most overworked top players, balancing heavy minutes in the Nations League and at his club. A testament to his endurance and skill! ⚽🔥
#DominikSzoboszlai #FootballStats #NationsLeague #WorkRate
#DominikSzoboszlai #FootballStats #NationsLeague #WorkRate
6/ Comparison with La Liga Strikers
Few match his shot conversion and efficiency.
Def. Work: Better than most forwards in pressing and intensity.
Hold-Up Play: Among the best in retaining possession and linking attacks.
Lewa stands out as a complete striker even at 36. 🔥
Few match his shot conversion and efficiency.
Def. Work: Better than most forwards in pressing and intensity.
Hold-Up Play: Among the best in retaining possession and linking attacks.
Lewa stands out as a complete striker even at 36. 🔥
November 24, 2024 at 7:26 PM
6/ Comparison with La Liga Strikers
Few match his shot conversion and efficiency.
Def. Work: Better than most forwards in pressing and intensity.
Hold-Up Play: Among the best in retaining possession and linking attacks.
Lewa stands out as a complete striker even at 36. 🔥
Few match his shot conversion and efficiency.
Def. Work: Better than most forwards in pressing and intensity.
Hold-Up Play: Among the best in retaining possession and linking attacks.
Lewa stands out as a complete striker even at 36. 🔥
5/ 🚀 Poaching & Creativity
Lewandowski thrives in and around the box:
xG per 90 = 0.61
xG per shot = 0.25
Assists per 90 = 0.12, xA = 0.13
He not only scores but creates high-quality chances for teammates.📉
Lewandowski thrives in and around the box:
xG per 90 = 0.61
xG per shot = 0.25
Assists per 90 = 0.12, xA = 0.13
He not only scores but creates high-quality chances for teammates.📉
November 24, 2024 at 7:26 PM
5/ 🚀 Poaching & Creativity
Lewandowski thrives in and around the box:
xG per 90 = 0.61
xG per shot = 0.25
Assists per 90 = 0.12, xA = 0.13
He not only scores but creates high-quality chances for teammates.📉
Lewandowski thrives in and around the box:
xG per 90 = 0.61
xG per shot = 0.25
Assists per 90 = 0.12, xA = 0.13
He not only scores but creates high-quality chances for teammates.📉
4/🤝 Hold-Up Play & Composure
Lewandowski is a master of linking up play and retaining possession:
Linkups = 2.96/90
Pressure resistance = 79%
Losses per 90 = only 4.38
He’s the glue in Barça’s attack.📊
Lewandowski is a master of linking up play and retaining possession:
Linkups = 2.96/90
Pressure resistance = 79%
Losses per 90 = only 4.38
He’s the glue in Barça’s attack.📊
November 24, 2024 at 7:25 PM
4/🤝 Hold-Up Play & Composure
Lewandowski is a master of linking up play and retaining possession:
Linkups = 2.96/90
Pressure resistance = 79%
Losses per 90 = only 4.38
He’s the glue in Barça’s attack.📊
Lewandowski is a master of linking up play and retaining possession:
Linkups = 2.96/90
Pressure resistance = 79%
Losses per 90 = only 4.38
He’s the glue in Barça’s attack.📊
3/ 🛡️ Defensive Contributions
Lewandowski isn't just about scoring. His defensive numbers are impressive for a striker:
Defensive intensity = 6.13/90
Interceptions = 0.65/90
He’s key in disrupting opponents’ buildup play in their own half.📉
Lewandowski isn't just about scoring. His defensive numbers are impressive for a striker:
Defensive intensity = 6.13/90
Interceptions = 0.65/90
He’s key in disrupting opponents’ buildup play in their own half.📉
November 24, 2024 at 7:24 PM
3/ 🛡️ Defensive Contributions
Lewandowski isn't just about scoring. His defensive numbers are impressive for a striker:
Defensive intensity = 6.13/90
Interceptions = 0.65/90
He’s key in disrupting opponents’ buildup play in their own half.📉
Lewandowski isn't just about scoring. His defensive numbers are impressive for a striker:
Defensive intensity = 6.13/90
Interceptions = 0.65/90
He’s key in disrupting opponents’ buildup play in their own half.📉
2/ 🎯 Finishing Masterclass
Lewandowski is a finishing machine:
Goals per 90 = 0.74
Shot conversion = 30%
Goals minus Expected Goals (G-xG) = +2.10
He’s converting chances others can only dream of.📊
Lewandowski is a finishing machine:
Goals per 90 = 0.74
Shot conversion = 30%
Goals minus Expected Goals (G-xG) = +2.10
He’s converting chances others can only dream of.📊
November 24, 2024 at 7:24 PM
2/ 🎯 Finishing Masterclass
Lewandowski is a finishing machine:
Goals per 90 = 0.74
Shot conversion = 30%
Goals minus Expected Goals (G-xG) = +2.10
He’s converting chances others can only dream of.📊
Lewandowski is a finishing machine:
Goals per 90 = 0.74
Shot conversion = 30%
Goals minus Expected Goals (G-xG) = +2.10
He’s converting chances others can only dream of.📊
🧵 A detailed look at attacking efficiency in football! Let’s explore the relationship between non-penalty xG per shot (npxG/Sh) and non-penalty goals minus expected goals (np:G-xG) for top teams across leagues. ⚽📊
November 24, 2024 at 12:29 PM
🧵 A detailed look at attacking efficiency in football! Let’s explore the relationship between non-penalty xG per shot (npxG/Sh) and non-penalty goals minus expected goals (np:G-xG) for top teams across leagues. ⚽📊
🚨Defensive Efficiency
Qlty of shots allowed (npxGA/Sh) &
def performance relative to xGA (np:G-xGA).
Low qlty shots allowed, outperform xG: RBL.
Low qlty shots, underperform defensively: Girona.
High qlty shots allowed but outperform it: Man City.
High qlty shots allowed, underperform it: Stuttgart.
Qlty of shots allowed (npxGA/Sh) &
def performance relative to xGA (np:G-xGA).
Low qlty shots allowed, outperform xG: RBL.
Low qlty shots, underperform defensively: Girona.
High qlty shots allowed but outperform it: Man City.
High qlty shots allowed, underperform it: Stuttgart.
November 24, 2024 at 12:28 PM
🚨Defensive Efficiency
Qlty of shots allowed (npxGA/Sh) &
def performance relative to xGA (np:G-xGA).
Low qlty shots allowed, outperform xG: RBL.
Low qlty shots, underperform defensively: Girona.
High qlty shots allowed but outperform it: Man City.
High qlty shots allowed, underperform it: Stuttgart.
Qlty of shots allowed (npxGA/Sh) &
def performance relative to xGA (np:G-xGA).
Low qlty shots allowed, outperform xG: RBL.
Low qlty shots, underperform defensively: Girona.
High qlty shots allowed but outperform it: Man City.
High qlty shots allowed, underperform it: Stuttgart.
🎯 Relationship between shot distance and shot quality (npxG/Sh)
Who are the outliers?
Arsenal: close distances, not so qlty shots.
FC Barcelona: above avg distances, still highy qlty.
What does this mean for tactics? Close-range opportunities = higher efficiency. 🚀
Who are the outliers?
Arsenal: close distances, not so qlty shots.
FC Barcelona: above avg distances, still highy qlty.
What does this mean for tactics? Close-range opportunities = higher efficiency. 🚀
November 24, 2024 at 12:27 PM
🎯 Relationship between shot distance and shot quality (npxG/Sh)
Who are the outliers?
Arsenal: close distances, not so qlty shots.
FC Barcelona: above avg distances, still highy qlty.
What does this mean for tactics? Close-range opportunities = higher efficiency. 🚀
Who are the outliers?
Arsenal: close distances, not so qlty shots.
FC Barcelona: above avg distances, still highy qlty.
What does this mean for tactics? Close-range opportunities = higher efficiency. 🚀
⚽ Goals vs xG
Are teams finishing their chances better than expected?
FCB outperforms xG significantly. Efficiency? Luck? Talent?
Lecce - the biggest underperformers. Lack of quality?
The diagonal line represents perfect xG performance. Where does your team fall? 🤔
Are teams finishing their chances better than expected?
FCB outperforms xG significantly. Efficiency? Luck? Talent?
Lecce - the biggest underperformers. Lack of quality?
The diagonal line represents perfect xG performance. Where does your team fall? 🤔
November 24, 2024 at 12:26 PM
⚽ Goals vs xG
Are teams finishing their chances better than expected?
FCB outperforms xG significantly. Efficiency? Luck? Talent?
Lecce - the biggest underperformers. Lack of quality?
The diagonal line represents perfect xG performance. Where does your team fall? 🤔
Are teams finishing their chances better than expected?
FCB outperforms xG significantly. Efficiency? Luck? Talent?
Lecce - the biggest underperformers. Lack of quality?
The diagonal line represents perfect xG performance. Where does your team fall? 🤔
🏹 Shot-Creating Actions (SCA) vs Goal-Creating Actions (GCA)
How effective are teams at converting chances into goals?
Bayern: utter dominance.
Roma: Struggles to translate chances into goals.
The regression line highlights the expected trend, but who are the outliers? 👀
How effective are teams at converting chances into goals?
Bayern: utter dominance.
Roma: Struggles to translate chances into goals.
The regression line highlights the expected trend, but who are the outliers? 👀
November 24, 2024 at 12:25 PM
🏹 Shot-Creating Actions (SCA) vs Goal-Creating Actions (GCA)
How effective are teams at converting chances into goals?
Bayern: utter dominance.
Roma: Struggles to translate chances into goals.
The regression line highlights the expected trend, but who are the outliers? 👀
How effective are teams at converting chances into goals?
Bayern: utter dominance.
Roma: Struggles to translate chances into goals.
The regression line highlights the expected trend, but who are the outliers? 👀