Sports Data Analysis and Visualization

1. Static Visualizations

2023

A. Relationship between the average player value (Euros) and FIFA rankings (2023)

Fig. 1: Analysis of the relationship between average player value (Euros) and FIFA ranking. Data Source: transfermarkt | FIFA

Fig. 1: Analysis of the relationship between average player value (Euros) and FIFA ranking. Data Source: transfermarkt | FIFA

B. East vs West: Analysis of FIFA Ranking and Player Values in Africa (2023)

Fig. 1: Average player value is correlated with FIFA ranking in East and West Africa. Data Source: transfermarkt | FIFA

Fig. 1: Average player value is correlated with FIFA ranking in East and West Africa. Data Source: transfermarkt | FIFA

Fig. 2: Top player market value is correlated with FIFA ranking. Data Source: transfermarkt | FIFA

Fig. 2: Top player market value is correlated with FIFA ranking. Data Source: transfermarkt | FIFA

Fig. 3: Top players in West Africa have higher market values compared to East Africa. Data Source: transfermarkt

Fig. 3: Top players in West Africa have higher market values compared to East Africa. Data Source: transfermarkt

2025

A. Best* Season for Selected African Players in Top 5 European Leagues (2025)

*Best = highest goals (minus penalty kicks) + assists

Fig. 1: Best Season for Selected African Players in Top 5 European Leagues (1990-2000).

Fig. 1: Best Season for Selected African Players in Top 5 European Leagues (1990-2000).

Fig. 2: Best Season for Selected African Players in Top 5 European Leagues (2000-2010).

Fig. 2: Best Season for Selected African Players in Top 5 European Leagues (2000-2010).

Fig. 3: Best Season for Selected African Players in Top 5 European Leagues (2010-2020).

Fig. 3: Best Season for Selected African Players in Top 5 European Leagues (2010-2020).

Fig. 4: Best Season for Selected African Players in Top 5 European Leagues (2020-2025).

Fig. 4: Best Season for Selected African Players in Top 5 European Leagues (2020-2025).

B. African Football Players in the Top 5 European Leagues (2025)

Fig. 1: Number of minutes played by Africans in Top 5 European Leagues

Fig. 1: Number of minutes played by Africans in Top 5 European Leagues

Fig. 2: Number of Africans playing in the Top 5 European Leagues

Fig. 2: Number of Africans playing in the Top 5 European Leagues

Fig. 3: Number of minutes played per African player in Top 5 European Leagues

Fig. 3: Number of minutes played per African player in Top 5 European Leagues

2026

A. Africa at the World Cup (2026)

Part 1: Pre-Tournament Analysis

Fig. 1: Relationship between FIFA Ranking Points and Elo Rating. Data Source: FIFA | Elo

Fig. 1: Relationship between FIFA Ranking Points and Elo Rating. Data Source: FIFA | Elo

Fig. 2: Percentage of Foreign-Based Players. Data Source: transfermarkt

Fig. 2: Percentage of Foreign-Based Players. Data Source: transfermarkt

Fig. 3: Team Market Value (Euros) for African World Cup Teams. Data Source: transfermarkt

Fig. 3: Team Market Value (Euros) for African World Cup Teams. Data Source: transfermarkt

Fig. 4: Relationship between Team Market Value (Euros) and FIFA Ranking Points. Data Source: transfermarkt | FIFA

Fig. 4: Relationship between Team Market Value (Euros) and FIFA Ranking Points. Data Source: transfermarkt | FIFA

Part 2: Post-Tournament Analysis

Coming Soon…

B. Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (2026)

Part 1: Pre-Tournament Analysis

Fig. 1: FIFA Ranking for teams participating in the 2026 Women’s Africa. Data Source: FIFA

Fig. 1: FIFA Ranking for teams participating in the 2026 Women’s Africa. Data Source: FIFA

Fig. 2: Relationship between GDP per Capita ($) and FIFA Ranking Points. Data Source: worldometer | FIFA

Fig. 2: Relationship between GDP per Capita ($) and FIFA Ranking Points. Data Source: worldometer | FIFA

Fig. 3: Relationship between Percentage of Women in the Labor Force and FIFA Ranking Points. Data Source: World Bank | FIFA

Fig. 3: Relationship between Percentage of Women in the Labor Force and FIFA Ranking Points. Data Source: World Bank | FIFA

Part 2: Post-Tournament Analysis

Coming Soon…

2. Data Dashboards

A: African Football Legends (1990 - Present)

Link to App