Key Performance indicators in Football
Key performers indicator's tend to vary depending on both the coach and position on the field of the player in question. Hughes and Franks (2004) state that there are five area that notational analysis aid with, these are: Analysis and movement which monitors the players movement and work rate in different positions, Educational use for both coaches and players which implies that any improvement in performance is a consequence of effective feedback, Tactical evaluation which has become almost second nature in modern professional football, Development of a data base/ modelling which acts as a median between theoretical and empirical fields and of course technical evaluation which allows the coach to retrospectively or instantly analyse the technical actions of his or her players.
Other factors when determining KPI's depend on the game situation such as indicators for when the player is in or out of possession. Wiemeyer (2003) as cited in Hughes et al (2012) outlines that the key technical attributes needed are as follows:
When in possession of the ball the requirements are different, particularly for defensive players with sweepers required to circulate the ball, switch play and play forward passes and center backs required to support the build up play whereas at the other end strikers must look to latch onto long balls and ultimately score goals (Hughes et al, 2012).
KPI's are also now beginning to be used in professional clubs with the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool FC looking to lower players basic wages and replacing the deficit with KPI bonuses for example if a striker scores 20 competitive goals in a season he activates a payout of a £1,000,000 (TheGuardian, 2013, online).
Other factors when determining KPI's depend on the game situation such as indicators for when the player is in or out of possession. Wiemeyer (2003) as cited in Hughes et al (2012) outlines that the key technical attributes needed are as follows:
- Goalkeeper: Positional play, reaction times, calmness
- Sweeper: Control of ball, organisational skills, defensive ability
- Central defender: Defensive play, heading ability
- Wingers: Physical conditioning perhaps including high speed, 1v1 play
- Defensive Midfield: Defensive play, running, passing
- Attacking Midfield: Technique, passing,creativity, shooting
- Striker: Velocity, 1v1 play, shooting.
When in possession of the ball the requirements are different, particularly for defensive players with sweepers required to circulate the ball, switch play and play forward passes and center backs required to support the build up play whereas at the other end strikers must look to latch onto long balls and ultimately score goals (Hughes et al, 2012).
KPI's are also now beginning to be used in professional clubs with the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool FC looking to lower players basic wages and replacing the deficit with KPI bonuses for example if a striker scores 20 competitive goals in a season he activates a payout of a £1,000,000 (TheGuardian, 2013, online).