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In modern football, it's not just about passing — it's about breaking defensive structures with purpose. Our latest Game Intelligence In Possession feature unlocks a deeper understanding of Line-Breaking Passes, revealing how players disrupt the opposition to move the game forward.
Rather than simply classifying passes, we focus on the context that gives them meaning. For each line-breaking pass, we capture the phase of play, the defensive shape faced, the specific line that was broken, and the number of players bypassed. We also measure the pressure on the ball carrier, the available space, whether the pass was completed or not — and crucially, the level of threat it generated.
From Data to Decisions
In this video, Head of Football Insights, Tom Goodall brings this to life with a position-specific scenario. He illustrates how a club looking for a centre-back capable of breaking the first line can use this feature to guide recruitment — focusing on data from four leagues to compare and identify the right profile.
Whether you're scouting talent or shaping your team's identity, Line-Breaking Passes give you the clarity to understand not just what happened — but why it mattered.
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