(06-14-2024, 02:24 PM)DJC link Wrote:Perhaps Champion Data does have some meaningful stats that they are keeping to themselves. I suspect that it’s more a case of manipulating dodgy data to promote controversy and interest.
They're a business, much like any other...
They'll put out some statistics to the general public that give half a picture.
That's a bit of a carrot
They'll sell more advanced (flashy) ones to subscribers.
The more in depth ones they'll give to the clubs and commentators...at a price.
At each level they'll probably carry a bit more weight than the previous level, but still the unpredicatbility and changing nature of the game mean they're only ever a snapshot of a point in time and record of the past.
They have little bearing on team and individuals in the games ahead, as both develop or change things up.
As a predictive tool for individuals they have limited value.
They may be useful as a review tool to initiate changes in tactics or roles but those are probably the stats we don't see.