In 2016, Mike Tracy sourced on-ball soccer data for building models for AFC Bournemouth by hiring a developer from Ukraine via Upwork who had connections to professional bettors.

The 2013 book "The Numbers Game" by Chris Anderson and David Sally was a key event in soccer analytics, framing the sport as a "weakest link" game.

Jude Bellingham is capable of playing four or five different positions at the highest level, including any position on the pitch except for goalkeeper.