Know Your Strength
Football is a team game — but what truly makes a team perform? From possession control and pressing structure to expected goals (xG) and final-third efficiency, team performance is about more than just results. It’s about how a team plays, why they win or lose, and where they dominate or struggle.
This section of Make Football Great dives into team performance using advanced metrics, tactical frameworks, and league comparisons to evaluate collective output. Whether you’re analysing pressing intensity, build-up structure, or defensive shape, we help you see what separates elite teams from the rest — statistically and tactically.
What We Cover in Team Performance
- Possession metrics and pass networks
- Pressing data: PPDA, high turnovers, counterpressing success
- Expected goals (xG) for and against
- Field tilt, final third entries, and box touches
- Transitions: offensive and defensive phases
- Defensive solidity: blocks, clearances, compactness
- Tactical formations and system dynamics
- How team metrics relate to outcomes (win %, goals, control)
This content helps fans and analysts decode what makes a team perform consistently — or collapse under pressure.
Latest Team Performance Articles
- How Brighton Controlled Possession Without Dominating the Ball
- Premier League’s Best Pressing Teams by PPDA – 2025
- Serie A Teams with the Lowest xG Against
- Tactical Breakdown: Why Real Sociedad Thrive in Midfield Transitions
Each article goes beyond raw stats — into structure, intent, and identity.
Team Performance by League
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Different leagues shape team styles — we track performance trends, strengths, and weaknesses by country.
Guides and Deep Dives
- How to Analyse Pressing in Football
- Expected Goals Explained – xG for Teams
- Top 5 Most Balanced Tactical Systems in 2025
- Team Formations and Performance Outcomes
- Field Tilt and Possession Dominance – What It Really Means
These articles give you the frameworks to understand team dynamics beyond just “good” or “bad.”
Related Topics
Team Performance FAQs
What is team performance analysis in football?
It’s the breakdown of collective team metrics — like possession, xG, pressing, and tactical structure — to evaluate effectiveness and playing style.
What is PPDA and why is it important?
PPDA (Passes per Defensive Action) measures pressing intensity — lower PPDA means higher pressing. It’s key to understanding defensive strategy.
Can xG alone measure team strength?
Not entirely. It’s a useful indicator, but must be combined with data on pressing, control, defensive actions, and transitions.
How do formations affect performance stats?
Formations influence space control, width, and balance. A 3-4-3 will typically produce different field tilt and defensive data than a 4-2-3-1.
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