Soccermatics - Could a Premier League Team One Day Be Managed by a Mathematician?

Explore the intersection of mathematics and football management in this 43-minute Oxford Mathematics Public Lecture. Discover how mathematical models can be applied to analyze player performance, team strategies, and match outcomes in the Premier League. Learn about expected goals models, player rankings, and data-driven decision-making in football through examples featuring Leeds United, Raheem Sterling, and Paul Pogba. Gain insights into the work of data scientists at FC Barcelona and their use of simulations. Understand the potential for mathematicians to revolutionize football management and strategy at the highest levels of the sport.

Intro
Why apply mathematicians
Expected goals model
Leeds United example
Raheem Sterling example
Is Raheem Sterling a good striker
Paul Pogba
Model
Pogba
Ranking last season
Barcelona
Barcelona data scientists
Fran Peralta
Simulation
Hammer B