Football Data Analysis
Football Data Analysis

Football Data Analysis

Copa América Other Competitions

TOP PERFORMING FBs AND WBs: COPA AMÉRICA 21

As the Copa América is a short-term competition, we expect some players with good performances. We can observe players from several national teams in this list but only one FB or WB representing each country in terms of top performances.

PlayerRatingDefenseMinutes PlayedCountry
Danilo7.43Back 4575Brazil
Alberto Espínola7.35Back 4446Paraguay
Pervis Estupiñán7.10Back 4450Ecuador
Eugenio Mena7.10Back 5180Chile
Matías Viña7.07Back 4444Uruguay
Marcos Acuña7.03Back 4360Argentina

Conditions for the presented data: 

– Minimum minutes played in the season: 180 minutes (equivalent to 2 full games) per type of defense played (Back 4 or Back 5);

Data from FBref.

CONMEBOL Libertadores Other Competitions

TOP PERFORMING FBs AND WBs: LIBERTADORES 22

As expected, due to the high level presented by the Brazilian and Argentinian teams, this list is mainly represented by teams from these countries. The highest average rating was achieved by Guilherme Arana, FB of Atlético Mineiro.

PlayerRatingDefenseMinutes PlayedTeam
Guilherme Arana7.83Back 4703Atlético Mineiro
Camilo Cándido7.51Back 4382Nacional
Abner7.49Back 4945Atlético Paranaense
Eduardo Fereira7.45Back 4450Caracas
Emmanuel Mas7.42Back 5540Estudiantes
Mayke7.35Back 4449Palmeiras
Jorge7.33Back 4305Palmeiras
Fagner7.22Back 4405Corinthians
Rodinei7.19Back 4669Flamengo
Eric Meza7.17Back 4270Colón
Bryan Carabalí7.14Back 4360CS Emelec
Lucas Piton7.14Back 4293Corinthians
Enzo Díaz7.03Back 4860Talleres
Frank Fabra7.02Back 4660Boca Juniors

Conditions for the presented data: 

– Minimum minutes played in the competition: 270 minutes (equivalent to 3 full games) per type of defense played (Back 4 or Back 5);

– Libertadores Qualifying Round data excluded;

Data from FBref.