Possession %
Statistics & ScoringThe percentage of time one team controls the ball relative to the total active play time.
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Touch Map
A visualization showing every location on the pitch where a player touched the ball.
Coefficient
A system used by UEFA (and other confederations) to rank leagues and clubs based on historical performance, determining how many slots they get in tournaments like the Champions League.
Assist
The final pass, cross, or deflection by a teammate that leads directly to a goal being scored.
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