The Analyst

The official public-facing analytics site from Opta, providing xG maps, player stats, and editorial content for major football leagues.

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The Analyst is Opta's own public-facing analytics website. It serves as a hub for official football data and analysis, offering fans and professionals access to advanced statistics like expected goals (xG) maps, detailed player performance chalkboards, and comprehensive stats for top European leagues (the Big 5), the UEFA Champions League, and selected international tournaments. Alongside raw data, it features curated editorial content to provide context and deeper insights into the numbers.

How to Use

1. Visit theanalyst.com. 2. Navigate to the league, team, or match of interest. 3. Explore various tabs for match stats, xG maps, and player chalkboards. 4. Read the accompanying editorial articles for analysis. 5. Use the comparison tools to evaluate teams or players directly on the site.

Key Features

Official Opta data
xG (Expected Goals) maps
Player performance chalkboards
Editorial analysis articles
Coverage of Big 5 European leagues & Champions League
Comprehensive stats databases
Global availability

Use Cases

Football fans seeking deeper match and player insights.
Fantasy football players researching player statistics.
Sports journalists and analysts looking for reliable data and story angles.
Coaches and scouts performing preliminary player or team performance analysis.
Students or researchers studying football analytics and data visualization.

FAQ

What data sources does The Analyst use?

The Analyst exclusively uses official data from Opta, one of the world's leading sports data providers. This ensures the highest level of accuracy, reliability, and depth for all statistics, xG models, and player event data presented on the site.