Mizgan Masani
@mizgans.bsky.social
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Data in sports & biz📈|
Data Scientist
[email protected]
Work links: https://linktr.ee/mizganmasani
Support work: buymeacoffee.com/mizgans
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Mizgan Masani
@mizgans.bsky.social
· Dec 19
My first post here. Welcome all.
As an intro: I'm a Data Analyst who specialises in data visualisation, insights & trend analysis, report writing & doing scout reports on players and teams. Basically, I indulge in Data on sports (mostly football) & business.
My work links - linktr.ee/mizganmasani
As an intro: I'm a Data Analyst who specialises in data visualisation, insights & trend analysis, report writing & doing scout reports on players and teams. Basically, I indulge in Data on sports (mostly football) & business.
My work links - linktr.ee/mizganmasani
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A data analyst and visualisation expert focusing on football and business.
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Just a gentle reminder about who I am ⬇️. And I try to post regularly here on the works I do in data, trends, etc.
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Away from the Salah topic, I wrote an article 4 weeks ago on why #LFC need to sign 2 CBs even if Konate stays.
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
December 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Away from the Salah topic, I wrote an article 4 weeks ago on why #LFC need to sign 2 CBs even if Konate stays.
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Each passing week, that argument is getting stronger.
Reasons, data & scouting of 3 targets: Guehi, Schlotterbeck & Upamecano, & more in it.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Albeit with context, #LFC’s underlying nos have improved, esp. defensively, since Slot's decision to move Szoboszlai to RW over Salah.
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
December 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Albeit with context, #LFC’s underlying nos have improved, esp. defensively, since Slot's decision to move Szoboszlai to RW over Salah.
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
Results haven't matched up yet, but nos don't lie.
Plus, has Salah dropped off or is it just a system change?
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/slot-is-ju...
With the World Cup draw done, time for a late-evening dive into the numbers regarding the #PremierLeague.
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
December 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
With the World Cup draw done, time for a late-evening dive into the numbers regarding the #PremierLeague.
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
Who is capable of challenging Arsenal & City, and why Arsenal are heavy favs by underlying nos?
Chelsea & City could end up fighting for 2nd.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/are-there-...
FREE READ: In-depth look at #LFC's unusual/naive pressing shape vs Sunderland, no pattern in build-up or on the ball, low quality of chances, Wirtz being good.
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
FREE READ: In-depth look at #LFC's unusual/naive pressing shape vs Sunderland, no pattern in build-up or on the ball, low quality of chances, Wirtz being good.
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
All illustrated with the help of data, in-game clips & images.
Have a read & consider sharing: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/slots-snoo...
Not to be too down, but I don't think there is a "run of 5-6 wins" in this team this season. It is down to coaching too, as there isn't a single pattern of play that resonates with this group of players so far, and we are in December now. #LFC
December 3, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Not to be too down, but I don't think there is a "run of 5-6 wins" in this team this season. It is down to coaching too, as there isn't a single pattern of play that resonates with this group of players so far, and we are in December now. #LFC
A data deep dive on U23 defenders from top 5 leagues looking at passing, ball progression, long balls & aerial duels metrics.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.
December 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A data deep dive on U23 defenders from top 5 leagues looking at passing, ball progression, long balls & aerial duels metrics.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.
Did a shortlist & looked at their possession-adjusted nos.
Have a read here: transferhub.substack.com/p/u-23-centr...
Ft. Jacquet, Huijsen, Murillo, Ngoy, Ramon, etc.
Analysis with in-game clips & numbers from the West Ham-Liverpool game:
- Wirtz: Creative hub.
- Sacrificing output for defensive solidity on the right.
- Defending 22 set-piece situations well.
All of that and more are discussed in the piece.
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/steady-liv...
- Wirtz: Creative hub.
- Sacrificing output for defensive solidity on the right.
- Defending 22 set-piece situations well.
All of that and more are discussed in the piece.
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/steady-liv...
December 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Analysis with in-game clips & numbers from the West Ham-Liverpool game:
- Wirtz: Creative hub.
- Sacrificing output for defensive solidity on the right.
- Defending 22 set-piece situations well.
All of that and more are discussed in the piece.
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/steady-liv...
- Wirtz: Creative hub.
- Sacrificing output for defensive solidity on the right.
- Defending 22 set-piece situations well.
All of that and more are discussed in the piece.
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/steady-liv...
The last 10 season avg for winning the #PremierLeague is 85 pts (2 pts above runners-up).
To get there, with 25 games each to go:
Arsenal need 55 pts at 2.2 ppg (18 W & 1 D)
Man City need 60 pts at 2.4 ppg (20 W)
Chelsea need 61 pts at 2.44 ppg (20 W & 1D)
LFC need 64 pts at 2.56 ppg (haha)
To get there, with 25 games each to go:
Arsenal need 55 pts at 2.2 ppg (18 W & 1 D)
Man City need 60 pts at 2.4 ppg (20 W)
Chelsea need 61 pts at 2.44 ppg (20 W & 1D)
LFC need 64 pts at 2.56 ppg (haha)
November 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The last 10 season avg for winning the #PremierLeague is 85 pts (2 pts above runners-up).
To get there, with 25 games each to go:
Arsenal need 55 pts at 2.2 ppg (18 W & 1 D)
Man City need 60 pts at 2.4 ppg (20 W)
Chelsea need 61 pts at 2.44 ppg (20 W & 1D)
LFC need 64 pts at 2.56 ppg (haha)
To get there, with 25 games each to go:
Arsenal need 55 pts at 2.2 ppg (18 W & 1 D)
Man City need 60 pts at 2.4 ppg (20 W)
Chelsea need 61 pts at 2.44 ppg (20 W & 1D)
LFC need 64 pts at 2.56 ppg (haha)
#LFC are starting both halves slowly, conceding the highest quality of chances in the first 15 mins compared to any of the past six seasons.
They improve in underlying nos in 31–45 & 76+, but usually chasing the game then.
Check out the data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
They improve in underlying nos in 31–45 & 76+, but usually chasing the game then.
Check out the data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
November 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
#LFC are starting both halves slowly, conceding the highest quality of chances in the first 15 mins compared to any of the past six seasons.
They improve in underlying nos in 31–45 & 76+, but usually chasing the game then.
Check out the data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
They improve in underlying nos in 31–45 & 76+, but usually chasing the game then.
Check out the data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/numbers-be...
In every key metric in the last two games, #LFC get worse in the second half compared to the first. For a team that was used to improving as the game went along, this is alarming.
And is it that they are not listening to half-time team talks anymore?
#LiverpoolFC
And is it that they are not listening to half-time team talks anymore?
#LiverpoolFC
November 26, 2025 at 10:48 PM
In every key metric in the last two games, #LFC get worse in the second half compared to the first. For a team that was used to improving as the game went along, this is alarming.
And is it that they are not listening to half-time team talks anymore?
#LiverpoolFC
And is it that they are not listening to half-time team talks anymore?
#LiverpoolFC
A data insight for before or after the PSV game!
#LFC's shooting has been awry this season & the conversion goes considerably worse when chasing the game (worst in recent times).
They are 4% down on six-yard box shot attempts.
That & more discussed here: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-number...
#LFC's shooting has been awry this season & the conversion goes considerably worse when chasing the game (worst in recent times).
They are 4% down on six-yard box shot attempts.
That & more discussed here: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-number...
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
A data insight for before or after the PSV game!
#LFC's shooting has been awry this season & the conversion goes considerably worse when chasing the game (worst in recent times).
They are 4% down on six-yard box shot attempts.
That & more discussed here: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-number...
#LFC's shooting has been awry this season & the conversion goes considerably worse when chasing the game (worst in recent times).
They are 4% down on six-yard box shot attempts.
That & more discussed here: transferhub.substack.com/p/the-number...
An in-depth look at the good bits from #LFC's defeat vs N. Forest with clips, the head loss numbers after the first Forest goal, the alarming game-state numbers (even worse than 22/23) & more.
Have a read of this tactical/data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Please do share!!
Have a read of this tactical/data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Please do share!!
November 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
An in-depth look at the good bits from #LFC's defeat vs N. Forest with clips, the head loss numbers after the first Forest goal, the alarming game-state numbers (even worse than 22/23) & more.
Have a read of this tactical/data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Please do share!!
Have a read of this tactical/data piece here: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Please do share!!
A slightly different data analysis approach on Antoine Semenyo, where I added context to his PL numbers since 23/24, what the areas of concern & strengths are & comparing him to #LFC forwards, past & present, on certain key metrics.
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/antoine-se...
#Semenyo
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/antoine-se...
#Semenyo
November 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A slightly different data analysis approach on Antoine Semenyo, where I added context to his PL numbers since 23/24, what the areas of concern & strengths are & comparing him to #LFC forwards, past & present, on certain key metrics.
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/antoine-se...
#Semenyo
Have a read: transferhub.substack.com/p/antoine-se...
#Semenyo
As we welcome back club football, here's #LFC's schedule with correct KO times till the end of January (barring the FA Cup tie).
Games with green boxes are the ones where preparation time is 4+ days.
Not a bad spread to have, if only the team were in decent form!
#LiverpoolFC
Games with green boxes are the ones where preparation time is 4+ days.
Not a bad spread to have, if only the team were in decent form!
#LiverpoolFC
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
As we welcome back club football, here's #LFC's schedule with correct KO times till the end of January (barring the FA Cup tie).
Games with green boxes are the ones where preparation time is 4+ days.
Not a bad spread to have, if only the team were in decent form!
#LiverpoolFC
Games with green boxes are the ones where preparation time is 4+ days.
Not a bad spread to have, if only the team were in decent form!
#LiverpoolFC
Covered 15 metrics with 6 data visuals to identify the under-22 forwards & wingers in the top-5 leagues who have started the season strong.
Standouts: Y. Diomandé, Y. Minteh, M. Fofana, M. Fernández-Pardo & Giovane.
Yamal 👌
Have a read & plz share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysing-...
Standouts: Y. Diomandé, Y. Minteh, M. Fofana, M. Fernández-Pardo & Giovane.
Yamal 👌
Have a read & plz share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysing-...
November 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Covered 15 metrics with 6 data visuals to identify the under-22 forwards & wingers in the top-5 leagues who have started the season strong.
Standouts: Y. Diomandé, Y. Minteh, M. Fofana, M. Fernández-Pardo & Giovane.
Yamal 👌
Have a read & plz share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysing-...
Standouts: Y. Diomandé, Y. Minteh, M. Fofana, M. Fernández-Pardo & Giovane.
Yamal 👌
Have a read & plz share!
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/analysing-...
After a tough stretch in the PL & UCL comparatively, nine of #LFC's next 10 PL games look 'winnable'. But are they?
Could familiar issues for Slot’s team resurface? Low block isn't, but long balls could be.
A data deep-dive on what’s ahead.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Could familiar issues for Slot’s team resurface? Low block isn't, but long balls could be.
A data deep-dive on what’s ahead.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
November 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
After a tough stretch in the PL & UCL comparatively, nine of #LFC's next 10 PL games look 'winnable'. But are they?
Could familiar issues for Slot’s team resurface? Low block isn't, but long balls could be.
A data deep-dive on what’s ahead.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Could familiar issues for Slot’s team resurface? Low block isn't, but long balls could be.
A data deep-dive on what’s ahead.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/liverpools...
Among U23 Wingers in top-5 EU Leagues, only two come up in the top-10 for both non-penalty G/A and proportion of carries into the opposition box:
1. Lamine Yamal
2. Yan Diomandé
No wonder Leipzig are demanding are big money for Diomandé. He has started this season on fire!
1. Lamine Yamal
2. Yan Diomandé
No wonder Leipzig are demanding are big money for Diomandé. He has started this season on fire!
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Among U23 Wingers in top-5 EU Leagues, only two come up in the top-10 for both non-penalty G/A and proportion of carries into the opposition box:
1. Lamine Yamal
2. Yan Diomandé
No wonder Leipzig are demanding are big money for Diomandé. He has started this season on fire!
1. Lamine Yamal
2. Yan Diomandé
No wonder Leipzig are demanding are big money for Diomandé. He has started this season on fire!
Data, form & situational deep-dive on the #LFC centre-back dept. & why the club need/should sign two CBS in the next 2 windows.
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Data, form & situational deep-dive on the #LFC centre-back dept. & why the club need/should sign two CBS in the next 2 windows.
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
3 players in prime age available for cheap due to contract situations. Looked at their numbers.
Have a read & share.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/why-liverp...
Since going out to PSG, and I have excluded the last 4 PL games of last season (post title win) & the two Carabao games of this season (not important to judge).
#LFC have played 21 games in PL, UCL & 2025 Carabao Final: won 13, drawn 0 & lost 8.
Scored: 39, conceded: 31, GD: 7
#LFC have played 21 games in PL, UCL & 2025 Carabao Final: won 13, drawn 0 & lost 8.
Scored: 39, conceded: 31, GD: 7
November 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Since going out to PSG, and I have excluded the last 4 PL games of last season (post title win) & the two Carabao games of this season (not important to judge).
#LFC have played 21 games in PL, UCL & 2025 Carabao Final: won 13, drawn 0 & lost 8.
Scored: 39, conceded: 31, GD: 7
#LFC have played 21 games in PL, UCL & 2025 Carabao Final: won 13, drawn 0 & lost 8.
Scored: 39, conceded: 31, GD: 7
Back with a tactical & data piece on how Man City's midfield overload, them allowing Konate free space to start LFC's build-up sequence and nullifying the Reds' passing threat meant they could dominate & win the game in moments.
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
November 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Back with a tactical & data piece on how Man City's midfield overload, them allowing Konate free space to start LFC's build-up sequence and nullifying the Reds' passing threat meant they could dominate & win the game in moments.
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
Have a read & please share: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/man-city-o...
Still early days for the 2025/26 season, but home wins for the go!!
#PremierLeague
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#PremierLeague
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November 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Still early days for the 2025/26 season, but home wins for the go!!
#PremierLeague
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#PremierLeague
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Win the PSV home game & the Inter game is not that important in the UCL.
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Win the PSV home game & the Inter game is not that important in the UCL.
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
But, eight of the next 10 #PremierLeague games are winnable on paper for #LFC.
Make or break period for Slot imo.
Win eight of the next 10 in the league & sneak a draw at Arsenal, we would hang in there!
A concise data look at the tweaks Man City have undergone this season so far. An idea of what #LFC might face tomorrow.
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
November 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A concise data look at the tweaks Man City have undergone this season so far. An idea of what #LFC might face tomorrow.
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
Plus, underlying nos of what City have done vs LFC in the past few PL games.
Have a read and enjoy the game.
Link: transferhub.substack.com/p/data-insig...
A tactical & data piece with in-game clips & images to explain how Arne Slot's use of Wirtz, pressing block interchange & midfield overload created problems for #RealMadrid, turning their shape into a weakness.
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
A tactical & data piece with in-game clips & images to explain how Arne Slot's use of Wirtz, pressing block interchange & midfield overload created problems for #RealMadrid, turning their shape into a weakness.
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...
That & much more covered.
#LFC
Have a read: mizganmasani.substack.com/p/how-slots-...