This winter’s AFC Asian Cup promises to be an eye-catching event, given the growth of Asian football in recent years. And there is an added sense of competitiveness surrounding this edition of the tournament, with a whole host of high-quality teams in the running to be crowned continental champions. We’ve enlisted the help of Twenty3’s…
The African Cup of Nations is fast approaching — and one of football’s most exciting and intriguing tournaments is set to take hold of fans around the world. Stars from across the continent will aim to make history for their countries at the prestigious event in Ivory Coast. Using the Twenty3 Toolbox, we single out…
As the curtain closes on another year in the ever-evolving sports data industry, we, like any sports team at the end of the season, are in reflective mode. Every campaign consists of the highs and the not-so-highs, and 2023 was no different for Twenty3. But once again, it was a year in which we continued…
It’s been another big year for us here at Twenty3, especially on the Toolbox side of things. Whether it’s coincidence or some kind of destiny, ‘23 is one that, to me, has felt like our most significant to date. So as our namesake year draws to a close, we thought we’d take a look back…
Much like the man himself, Release Pirlo is a short but aesthetically pleasing one. The majority of time in this release has been spent on some foundational work for several exciting features that’ll be coming in 2024. However, there has been one, long requested, feature we’re excited to announce; the addition of custom fonts within…
The Premier League returns after the international break — so we’ve delved into Twenty3’s Toolbox to bring you all the key facts about this weekend’s fixtures… Manchester City vs Liverpool (Saturday, 12.30pm) No side has scored more goals than Manchester City in the Premier League so far this season (32). Liverpool rank first in the…
Set-pieces remain one of the most important facets of football, even at the very highest level. For teams looking for an edge in matches decided on fine margins, an ability to score from corners or free-kicks can often be the difference. That can be particularly important for clubs in the Premier League, where points are…
Twenty3 and Sparta Praha have enjoyed a fruitful partnership since July 2022. The storied Czech side added the Analytics Toolbox to their arsenal ahead of a successful season in which they claimed a record 37th top-flight title. With the help of Sparta’s head of analysis Stephen Foyston, we found out how the club have been…
The Eliteserien – Norway’s footballing top flight – may be an unfamiliar division to the uninitiated. However, the league has produced a number of talented players, with two in particular – Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard – going on to be global stars. In fact, both were named on the 30-man shortlist for the 2023…
Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu has a problem – he is yet to work out who his first-choice centre-forward is. Since the beginning of the 2022 World Cup, he has started six different players in the role. Three of those have been selected three times each – Celtic pair Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen Maeda and…