Evaluating Football Dribbling Skill by Utilizing the Elo Algorithm

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Scoring players dribbling skill with the Elo algorithm in Python using the StatsBomb open dataset.

By Ofir Magdaci, Data Scientist at Wix.com

Dribbling

It is probably the most exciting and eye-catching move of the game. It can be a powerful game-changer when tactics fail, or create a significant crack in the opponent’s defense when all passing lanes are covered. Success can evoke sounds of awe from spectators, while a loss may lead to a …

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