Okay, so, I got this idea to look into Mauricio Pochettino’s favorite players. You know, the football coach? I was just kind of curious about who he’s been putting on the field the most. So, I started to do some digging around.
First, I started to gather all the data I could find about the players he’s used throughout his career. I went through game records, team sheets, and all that stuff. It took a while to compile everything, making sure I didn’t miss anyone.
- Compiling Player Data: I spent a good chunk of time just collecting names and numbers. Which matches they played in, how many minutes they were on the field, the whole nine yards.
- Organizing the Information: Once I had all the raw data, I needed to organize it. So, I made this huge spreadsheet. You should’ve seen it! Rows and columns for days. I sorted the players by the number of appearances under Pochettino.
- Double-Checking Everything: Of course, I had to make sure my data was accurate. So, I went back and double-checked, even triple-checked, some of the entries. You know, just to be sure.
Diving into Analysis
After getting all the data sorted, I started to look for patterns. It was pretty interesting to see which players kept popping up.
- Identifying Top Players: I quickly noticed a few names that were always there. These guys were Pochettino’s go-to players. I mean, the dude really trusted them.
- Noting Surprises: There were also a few surprises. Some players I didn’t expect to see so high on the list. It made me think about Pochettino’s strategies and preferences.
In the end, I put together a list of Pochettino’s most used players, ranked by the number of times they appeared in matches he managed. It was a cool little project, and I learned a lot about how this coach operates. This whole thing reminded me of what he said about valuing experienced players. It showed in the data, no doubt.
It was a fun deep dive. I just enjoy looking into these kinds of things, figuring out the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’.
