Ricardo Heredia
@thenetpass.bsky.social
Data Science & ML | Football Scouting | Medium blog: http://medium.com/@ricardoheredia94
In the past 2 weeks I’ve been getting acquainted with SICS, a video-data platform, thanks to the scouting course I’m doing.
The idea was to pick a club and scout 3 players on 3 positions.
I picked @Carabobo_FC and scouted these players.
Gonna be talking about them soon.
The idea was to pick a club and scout 3 players on 3 positions.
I picked @Carabobo_FC and scouted these players.
Gonna be talking about them soon.
April 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
In the past 2 weeks I’ve been getting acquainted with SICS, a video-data platform, thanks to the scouting course I’m doing.
The idea was to pick a club and scout 3 players on 3 positions.
I picked @Carabobo_FC and scouted these players.
Gonna be talking about them soon.
The idea was to pick a club and scout 3 players on 3 positions.
I picked @Carabobo_FC and scouted these players.
Gonna be talking about them soon.
A great Sunday 🌞🦮⚽️🇦🇷🎙️
March 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A great Sunday 🌞🦮⚽️🇦🇷🎙️
7/7 📈 Key Findings:
The four final selected players were:
- Right Center-Back: Jan Paul Van Hecke 🇳🇱
- Left-Back: Milos Kerkez 🇭🇺
- Defensive Midfielder: Ryan Gravenberch 🇳🇱
- Pivot: Nico Paz 🇦🇷
The four final selected players were:
- Right Center-Back: Jan Paul Van Hecke 🇳🇱
- Left-Back: Milos Kerkez 🇭🇺
- Defensive Midfielder: Ryan Gravenberch 🇳🇱
- Pivot: Nico Paz 🇦🇷
March 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
7/7 📈 Key Findings:
The four final selected players were:
- Right Center-Back: Jan Paul Van Hecke 🇳🇱
- Left-Back: Milos Kerkez 🇭🇺
- Defensive Midfielder: Ryan Gravenberch 🇳🇱
- Pivot: Nico Paz 🇦🇷
The four final selected players were:
- Right Center-Back: Jan Paul Van Hecke 🇳🇱
- Left-Back: Milos Kerkez 🇭🇺
- Defensive Midfielder: Ryan Gravenberch 🇳🇱
- Pivot: Nico Paz 🇦🇷
6/7 🔋 Performance Insights on one of the final Shortlisted players:
- Van Hecke boasts a 92.9% passing success rate, being crucial for Brighton's build-up play.
An example performance comparison of the shortlisted CBs and their potential according to BeSoccer.
- Van Hecke boasts a 92.9% passing success rate, being crucial for Brighton's build-up play.
An example performance comparison of the shortlisted CBs and their potential according to BeSoccer.
March 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
6/7 🔋 Performance Insights on one of the final Shortlisted players:
- Van Hecke boasts a 92.9% passing success rate, being crucial for Brighton's build-up play.
An example performance comparison of the shortlisted CBs and their potential according to BeSoccer.
- Van Hecke boasts a 92.9% passing success rate, being crucial for Brighton's build-up play.
An example performance comparison of the shortlisted CBs and their potential according to BeSoccer.
4/7💡 How:
- Pointing out the Reasons:
• Key players injured in defense/midfield
• Need for a broader squad for multiple competitions along the season
• Top players to add short-mid term value in the pitch and squad
- Pointing out the Reasons:
• Key players injured in defense/midfield
• Need for a broader squad for multiple competitions along the season
• Top players to add short-mid term value in the pitch and squad
March 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
4/7💡 How:
- Pointing out the Reasons:
• Key players injured in defense/midfield
• Need for a broader squad for multiple competitions along the season
• Top players to add short-mid term value in the pitch and squad
- Pointing out the Reasons:
• Key players injured in defense/midfield
• Need for a broader squad for multiple competitions along the season
• Top players to add short-mid term value in the pitch and squad
3/7 🔍 Identifying Team Needs:
- Current Squad Data: Analyzed players' minutes, matches, and current value.
- Game Model: Reviewed lineups and performance phases (offensive, defensive, transitions).
- Strengths & Weaknesses: Key performance aspects identified.
- Current Squad Data: Analyzed players' minutes, matches, and current value.
- Game Model: Reviewed lineups and performance phases (offensive, defensive, transitions).
- Strengths & Weaknesses: Key performance aspects identified.
March 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
3/7 🔍 Identifying Team Needs:
- Current Squad Data: Analyzed players' minutes, matches, and current value.
- Game Model: Reviewed lineups and performance phases (offensive, defensive, transitions).
- Strengths & Weaknesses: Key performance aspects identified.
- Current Squad Data: Analyzed players' minutes, matches, and current value.
- Game Model: Reviewed lineups and performance phases (offensive, defensive, transitions).
- Strengths & Weaknesses: Key performance aspects identified.
1/7 Preparing for the Transfer Market: Data-Driven Scouting Analysis for Real Madrid ⚽️⚪️
As part of the Scouting 360 course at Objetivo Analista, I did an in-depth analysis during the decision phase of the scouting cycle using @besoccerpro.bsky.social 1-week license tool.
Details below🧵
As part of the Scouting 360 course at Objetivo Analista, I did an in-depth analysis during the decision phase of the scouting cycle using @besoccerpro.bsky.social 1-week license tool.
Details below🧵
March 23, 2025 at 9:51 AM
1/7 Preparing for the Transfer Market: Data-Driven Scouting Analysis for Real Madrid ⚽️⚪️
As part of the Scouting 360 course at Objetivo Analista, I did an in-depth analysis during the decision phase of the scouting cycle using @besoccerpro.bsky.social 1-week license tool.
Details below🧵
As part of the Scouting 360 course at Objetivo Analista, I did an in-depth analysis during the decision phase of the scouting cycle using @besoccerpro.bsky.social 1-week license tool.
Details below🧵
So much talent displayed from Van Heck 🇳🇱 and Huijsen🇪🇸.
Here is a performance comparison between both in Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup this season.
Also check their predicted potential in a few years compared to other top CBs.
Here is a performance comparison between both in Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup this season.
Also check their predicted potential in a few years compared to other top CBs.
March 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM
So much talent displayed from Van Heck 🇳🇱 and Huijsen🇪🇸.
Here is a performance comparison between both in Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup this season.
Also check their predicted potential in a few years compared to other top CBs.
Here is a performance comparison between both in Premier League, FA Cup and EFL Cup this season.
Also check their predicted potential in a few years compared to other top CBs.
Crafting a report on Jan Paul Van Hecke (CB | 2000)
Calm under pressure, excels in Brighton's build-up play. Thrives in tight spaces, distributing precisely under pressing. Reads the game well, positions himself in a high-line (can be exposed by quick transitions)
Calm under pressure, excels in Brighton's build-up play. Thrives in tight spaces, distributing precisely under pressing. Reads the game well, positions himself in a high-line (can be exposed by quick transitions)
March 19, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Crafting a report on Jan Paul Van Hecke (CB | 2000)
Calm under pressure, excels in Brighton's build-up play. Thrives in tight spaces, distributing precisely under pressing. Reads the game well, positions himself in a high-line (can be exposed by quick transitions)
Calm under pressure, excels in Brighton's build-up play. Thrives in tight spaces, distributing precisely under pressing. Reads the game well, positions himself in a high-line (can be exposed by quick transitions)
I got one free week of @besoccerpro thanks to the scouting course from Objetivo Analista and the amount of information you can obtain from players is crazy.
This a profile report from Raúl Asencio - Real Madrid.
This a profile report from Raúl Asencio - Real Madrid.
March 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I got one free week of @besoccerpro thanks to the scouting course from Objetivo Analista and the amount of information you can obtain from players is crazy.
This a profile report from Raúl Asencio - Real Madrid.
This a profile report from Raúl Asencio - Real Madrid.
🇻🇪 Jefferson Savarino Scouting Report
Quick analysis on physical, technical, tactical & mental attributes.
A dynamic winger with excellent vision, high work rate & tactical flexibility.
Surely would add immediate value to any attacking teams.
Quick analysis on physical, technical, tactical & mental attributes.
A dynamic winger with excellent vision, high work rate & tactical flexibility.
Surely would add immediate value to any attacking teams.
February 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🇻🇪 Jefferson Savarino Scouting Report
Quick analysis on physical, technical, tactical & mental attributes.
A dynamic winger with excellent vision, high work rate & tactical flexibility.
Surely would add immediate value to any attacking teams.
Quick analysis on physical, technical, tactical & mental attributes.
A dynamic winger with excellent vision, high work rate & tactical flexibility.
Surely would add immediate value to any attacking teams.
🔄 Defensive/Attacking Transition
After recovering the ball, Carabobo transitions quickly:
- Long balls from the goalkeeper or defenders target aerial duels.
- Wingers and the center-forward combine to progress through the flanks.
After recovering the ball, Carabobo transitions quickly:
- Long balls from the goalkeeper or defenders target aerial duels.
- Wingers and the center-forward combine to progress through the flanks.
January 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🔄 Defensive/Attacking Transition
After recovering the ball, Carabobo transitions quickly:
- Long balls from the goalkeeper or defenders target aerial duels.
- Wingers and the center-forward combine to progress through the flanks.
After recovering the ball, Carabobo transitions quickly:
- Long balls from the goalkeeper or defenders target aerial duels.
- Wingers and the center-forward combine to progress through the flanks.
⚔️ Defensive Phase
Carabobo employs a medium-high block with coordinated pressing:
- Up to 6 players press the ball and mark passing options.
- Central defenders stay behind the half-line to prevent counterattacks.
- High-pressure situations force opponents into long balls
Carabobo employs a medium-high block with coordinated pressing:
- Up to 6 players press the ball and mark passing options.
- Central defenders stay behind the half-line to prevent counterattacks.
- High-pressure situations force opponents into long balls
January 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
⚔️ Defensive Phase
Carabobo employs a medium-high block with coordinated pressing:
- Up to 6 players press the ball and mark passing options.
- Central defenders stay behind the half-line to prevent counterattacks.
- High-pressure situations force opponents into long balls
Carabobo employs a medium-high block with coordinated pressing:
- Up to 6 players press the ball and mark passing options.
- Central defenders stay behind the half-line to prevent counterattacks.
- High-pressure situations force opponents into long balls
🔄 Attack/Defense Transition
When losing the ball, Carabobo executes a quick retreat:
- Wingers drop back to cover fullbacks.
- The team forms a 4-5-1 or 4-1-4-1 block to maintain balance and recover possession quickly.
When losing the ball, Carabobo executes a quick retreat:
- Wingers drop back to cover fullbacks.
- The team forms a 4-5-1 or 4-1-4-1 block to maintain balance and recover possession quickly.
January 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🔄 Attack/Defense Transition
When losing the ball, Carabobo executes a quick retreat:
- Wingers drop back to cover fullbacks.
- The team forms a 4-5-1 or 4-1-4-1 block to maintain balance and recover possession quickly.
When losing the ball, Carabobo executes a quick retreat:
- Wingers drop back to cover fullbacks.
- The team forms a 4-5-1 or 4-1-4-1 block to maintain balance and recover possession quickly.
⚔️ Offensive Phase
Carabobo uses two main approaches:
- Direct play: Long balls from the goalkeeper or defenders to quickly reach the opponent’s half.
- Combination play: Building from the back through the fullbacks and pivots to progress the ball.
Carabobo uses two main approaches:
- Direct play: Long balls from the goalkeeper or defenders to quickly reach the opponent’s half.
- Combination play: Building from the back through the fullbacks and pivots to progress the ball.
January 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
⚔️ Offensive Phase
Carabobo uses two main approaches:
- Direct play: Long balls from the goalkeeper or defenders to quickly reach the opponent’s half.
- Combination play: Building from the back through the fullbacks and pivots to progress the ball.
Carabobo uses two main approaches:
- Direct play: Long balls from the goalkeeper or defenders to quickly reach the opponent’s half.
- Combination play: Building from the back through the fullbacks and pivots to progress the ball.
Just finished a report about @Carabobo_FC game model to get to know them better.
I watched the tournament final vs. Deportivo Táchira on December 8th.
Really cool to see what Merino has done with the team!
And glad to analyze my hometown team with a different view🙌🏻
I watched the tournament final vs. Deportivo Táchira on December 8th.
Really cool to see what Merino has done with the team!
And glad to analyze my hometown team with a different view🙌🏻
January 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Just finished a report about @Carabobo_FC game model to get to know them better.
I watched the tournament final vs. Deportivo Táchira on December 8th.
Really cool to see what Merino has done with the team!
And glad to analyze my hometown team with a different view🙌🏻
I watched the tournament final vs. Deportivo Táchira on December 8th.
Really cool to see what Merino has done with the team!
And glad to analyze my hometown team with a different view🙌🏻
Crazy story: Newcastle rejected signing Zidane from Girondins because the chief scout reported he was only worth for Wolves who where at the bottom of 2nd division.
As a scout and person, I’d feel miserable looking at what he became if I had the chance to sign him…
As a scout and person, I’d feel miserable looking at what he became if I had the chance to sign him…
January 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Crazy story: Newcastle rejected signing Zidane from Girondins because the chief scout reported he was only worth for Wolves who where at the bottom of 2nd division.
As a scout and person, I’d feel miserable looking at what he became if I had the chance to sign him…
As a scout and person, I’d feel miserable looking at what he became if I had the chance to sign him…
I’ve been using it today for Python code explanations and so far the responses have been pretty good compared to Claude which is the one I’ve been using lately 👀
It’s available through web and app.
https://buff.ly/3yf6OUd
It’s available through web and app.
https://buff.ly/3yf6OUd
January 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I’ve been using it today for Python code explanations and so far the responses have been pretty good compared to Claude which is the one I’ve been using lately 👀
It’s available through web and app.
https://buff.ly/3yf6OUd
It’s available through web and app.
https://buff.ly/3yf6OUd
Round weekend for Real Madrid thanks to the other pals of the Comunidad de Madrid 🤝🏻
January 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Round weekend for Real Madrid thanks to the other pals of the Comunidad de Madrid 🤝🏻
The good guys from Sport Data Campus shared this book for free, I’m halfway through it and it’s awesome. If you want to practice your Spanish and read about data, give it a try.
Perfect for a Sunday reading.
PS: love the fact that Claude is listed as co-author 💡
Perfect for a Sunday reading.
PS: love the fact that Claude is listed as co-author 💡
December 8, 2024 at 12:59 PM
The good guys from Sport Data Campus shared this book for free, I’m halfway through it and it’s awesome. If you want to practice your Spanish and read about data, give it a try.
Perfect for a Sunday reading.
PS: love the fact that Claude is listed as co-author 💡
Perfect for a Sunday reading.
PS: love the fact that Claude is listed as co-author 💡
📈 The results:
Clusters revealed distinct player profiles for both positions. For example:
•One cluster identified midfielders excelling in tackles and interceptions.
•Another highlighted forwards dominating in shots and aerial duels.
Clusters revealed distinct player profiles for both positions. For example:
•One cluster identified midfielders excelling in tackles and interceptions.
•Another highlighted forwards dominating in shots and aerial duels.
December 7, 2024 at 10:02 PM
📈 The results:
Clusters revealed distinct player profiles for both positions. For example:
•One cluster identified midfielders excelling in tackles and interceptions.
•Another highlighted forwards dominating in shots and aerial duels.
Clusters revealed distinct player profiles for both positions. For example:
•One cluster identified midfielders excelling in tackles and interceptions.
•Another highlighted forwards dominating in shots and aerial duels.
🛠️ Pipeline overview:
1️⃣ Load & preprocess data.
2️⃣ Scale performance metrics.
3️⃣ Evaluate cluster quality through metrics scoring (Silhouette Score, Calinski-Harabasz).
4️⃣ Visualize clusters to interpret insights.
1️⃣ Load & preprocess data.
2️⃣ Scale performance metrics.
3️⃣ Evaluate cluster quality through metrics scoring (Silhouette Score, Calinski-Harabasz).
4️⃣ Visualize clusters to interpret insights.
December 7, 2024 at 10:02 PM
🛠️ Pipeline overview:
1️⃣ Load & preprocess data.
2️⃣ Scale performance metrics.
3️⃣ Evaluate cluster quality through metrics scoring (Silhouette Score, Calinski-Harabasz).
4️⃣ Visualize clusters to interpret insights.
1️⃣ Load & preprocess data.
2️⃣ Scale performance metrics.
3️⃣ Evaluate cluster quality through metrics scoring (Silhouette Score, Calinski-Harabasz).
4️⃣ Visualize clusters to interpret insights.
I just finished a data-driven scouting project using K-Means clustering to identify midfielders and forwards for a hypothetical signing for Sheffield Utd.
If you’re curious, check the app and repo:
🔗 App: data-driven-scouting.streamlit.app
📁 Repo: github.com/ricardohered...
If you’re curious, check the app and repo:
🔗 App: data-driven-scouting.streamlit.app
📁 Repo: github.com/ricardohered...
November 29, 2024 at 1:14 PM
I just finished a data-driven scouting project using K-Means clustering to identify midfielders and forwards for a hypothetical signing for Sheffield Utd.
If you’re curious, check the app and repo:
🔗 App: data-driven-scouting.streamlit.app
📁 Repo: github.com/ricardohered...
If you’re curious, check the app and repo:
🔗 App: data-driven-scouting.streamlit.app
📁 Repo: github.com/ricardohered...