Football Data Analysis
Football Data Analysis

PLAYERS REVIEW: SCOTLAND – EURO 2024

In our analysis, we evaluate all the Scottish Players who played in the Top 7 European League in the 2023/24 Season (until 2024-05-08). In other words, we evaluate and filter the best performers in all the competitions. Assessing all the positions, coupled with the evaluation of a lot of factors and indicators in their games, we can generate the ratings for the players performances in the specific positions. As a matter of fact, the type of formation played doesnt influence or limit the ratings system.

National TeamGames PlayedWinsDrawsLosesGoals ScoredGoals ConcededGoal DifferencePoints
Spain87012552021
Scotland8521178917
Norway83231412211
Georgia82241218-68
Cyprus8008328-250

Scotland qualified for the Euro 2024 in second place in its Qualifying Group. Despite the presence of Spain, Norway and Georgia in the group, Scotland were excellent. As can be seen in the table above, Scotland finished the Euro 2024 Qualification with only one defeat.

For Scotland, the Euro 2024 will be the second European Competition in a row. In terms of the group drawn, Scotland will play the Home National Team – Germany, Hungary and Switzerland. When assessing the National Teams in Scotland’s group, we can say that the matches will be competitive and difficult.

TOP PERFORMING PLAYERS:

  1. Lewis Ferguson (Bologna – Serie A)
  2. John McGinn (Aston Villa – Premier League)
  3. Andrew Robertson (Liverpool – Premier League)
  4. Ryan Christie (Bournemouth – Premier League)
  5. Jordan Holsgrove (Estoril – Primeira Liga)

With few players competing in the Top 7 European Leagues, we are only capable to analyse some players. Therefore, we can say that the Top 3 of this list features some really good players: Lewis Ferguson from Bologna, John McGinn from Aston Villa & Andrew Robertson from Liverpool.

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PLAYERS REVIEW: GERMANY – EURO 2024

PLAYERS REVIEW: SWITZERLAND – EURO 2024

Data from FBref.

PLAYERS REVIEW: GERMANY – EURO 2024

In our analysis, we evaluate all the German Players who played in the Top 7 European League in the 2023/24 Season (until 2024-05-08). In other words, we evaluate and filter the best performers in all the competitions. Assessing all the positions, coupled with the evaluation of a lot of factors and indicators in their games, we can generate the ratings for the players performances in the specific positions. As a matter of fact, the type of formation played doesnt influence or limit the ratings system.

First thing to remember is that Germany is the Host for the Euro 2024, which allows the Mannschaft to qualify directly for the competition.

Particularly for Germany, the Euro 2024 will be the twelfth European Competition in a row. In terms of the group drawn, Germany will play Switzerland, Scotland and Hungary. When assessing the National Teams in Germany’s group, we can say that they are the favourites to top the group.

GOALKEEPERS (GKs):

  1. Timon Wellenreuther (Feyenoord – Eredivisie)
  2. Lars Unnerstall (Twente – Eredivisie)
  3. Marc-André ter Stegen (Barcelona – La Liga)
  4. Michael Zetterer (Werder Bremen – Bundesliga)
  5. Diant Ramaj (Ajax – Eredivisie)

As shown above, Timon Wellenreuther is the Best Performing German Goalkeeper. While playing for FC Barcelona, Marc-André ter Stegen is having a good season in La Liga achieving the 3rd highest average rating among German Goalkeepers.

CENTRE-BACKS (CBs):

  1. Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund – Bundesliga)
  2. Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart – Bundesliga)
  3. Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen – Bundesliga)
  4. Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt – Bundesliga)
  5. Niklas Süle (Borussia Dortmund – Bundesliga)

In terms of the Centre-Backs, the top part is stacked with quality players: as a matter of fact, Nico Schlotterbeck leads the average rating of German Centre-Backs. Equally, we can see that he is being followed by Stuttgart’s Waldemar Anton Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah.

FULL-BACKS (FBs) and WING-BACKS (WBs):

  1. Maximilian Mittelstädt (Stuttgart – Bundesliga)
  2. David Raum (RB Leipzig – Bundesliga)
  3. Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig – Bundesliga)
  4. Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen – Bundesliga)
  5. Max Finkgräfe (1.FC Köln – Bundesliga)

As shown above, we can see that Stuttgart’s Maximilian Mittelstädt archived the highest average ratings among German Full-Backs and Wing-Backs. Being, without doubt, quality players, David Raum & Benjamin Henrichs are two of the best performing players in this positions.

MIDFIELDERS (Ms) and WINGERS (Ws):

  1. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen – Bundesliga)
  2. Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart – Bundesliga)
  3. Pascal Groß (Brighton – Premier League)
  4. Leroy Sané (Bayern Munich – Bundesliga)
  5. İlkay Gündoğan (FC Barcelona – La Liga)

As a result of his great impact in Bayer Leverkusen’s style of play, Florian Wirtz has the highest average rating among all German Midfielders and Wingers. Another case of great impact is Angelo Stiller & Pascal Groß: while playing for good teams, they are having incredible performances.

CENTRE-FOWARDS (CFs):

  1. Deniz Undav (Stuttgart – Bundesliga)
  2. Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen – Bundesliga)
  3. Tim Kleindienst (Heidenheim – Bundesliga)
  4. Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund – Bundesliga)
  5. Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim – Bundesliga)

As can be seen in the graph above, Deniz Undav has the highest average rating among all German Centre-Fowards. As a result of his performances, Deniz Undav is significantly ahead of its competition in this position.

THE TOP 26 SQUAD – TOP PERFORMING PLAYERS:

  1. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen – Bundesliga)
  2. Pascal Groß (Brighton – Premier League)
  3. Angelo Stiller (Stuttgart – Bundesliga)
  4. Deniz Undav (Stuttgart – Bundesliga)
  5. Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund – Bundesliga)

All things considered, Germany has a lot of players competing in the Top 7 European Leagues. Therefore, we can say that the Top 3 of this list features some incredible players: Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, Pascal Groß from Brighton and Angelo Stiller from Stuttgart.

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PLAYERS REVIEW: HUNGARY – EURO 2024

PLAYERS REVIEW: SWITZERLAND – EURO 2024

Data from FBref.