Team of The Season - La Liga
PlaymakerAI has let it’s machine learning algorithm for player grades select the team of the season. The XI was selected based on an action value model that values players every action with and around the ball.
The actions are estimated based on a trained model on how much their action increases the teams odds of scoring as well as decreases the odds of conceding a goal. This statistic probability model makes it possible to value both offensive and defensive actions.
The XI is then based on the players mean grade for every game they have played this season, the script that selected the XI also found the best possible formation with the given players.
The PL team of the season with a 4-3-3 formation. Graphics made by Anton Westerberg (@antonwes)
Let’s take a look at some player spiders…
First out Frenkie de Jong with best overall grade of 80 out of 100 this season, which means a game average of 80. The grade is adjusted based on league level. De Jong’s matches the avatar of the defending leader, and his AI detected qualities can be found below.
Frenkie de Jong’s player card
Next let’s take a look at the top striker. Robert Lewandowski has had a tremendous season leading Napoli to their title.
Robert Lewandowski’s player card
Another standout this season is Vinicius Jr., who takes the LW spot. One of the best playmakers in the world when it comes to carrying and dribbling with the ball together with player’s like Leão and Jack Grealish.
Vinicius Jr’s player card
To summarize the XI let’s also take a look at Toni Kroos who has had a remarkable season for Real Madrid yet again. He is one of the best progressive passers in the top 5 leagues, which we will take a look at in the second picture.
Toni Kroos’ player card
Successful progressive passes vs progressive pass completion percentage. Toni Kroos’ latest two seasons are marked in red and blue.
Toni Kroos is one of the best progressive players in Europe’s top leagues the latest two seasons, among the other standout performances we have Marco Veratti’s two latest seasons for PSG and Enzo Fernandez in Benfica before joining Chelsea this January.
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