Unlocking ‘On-Ball Engagements’ with Game Intelligence

When it comes to evaluating defensive performance, traditional stats like tackles and interceptions only tell part of the story. They may show when a player won the ball - but not how they shaped play, applied pressure, or worked within a team structure to disrupt the opposition.

That’s where SkillCorner’s Game Intelligence data steps in.

In this first video of our new explainer series, we break down how on-ball engagement metrics give professional clubs a new layer of insight into player behavior - beyond what’s been possible with conventional data. 

Learn how to identify different engagement types, from pressing chains and counter-presses to recovery runs and jockeying. See how linking this data to phases of play and contextual outcomes (like forcing a backwards pass or preventing a line break) reveals which players are most effective in applying different types of defensive pressure - and how.

Whether you're comparing strikers across clubs or trying to understand defensive roles in high vs. mid block, this video offers a powerful introduction to how Game Intelligence can enhance your scouting and recruitment workflows.

Watch now and see what’s really happening when players defend.

Want to learn more? Get in touch to speak to one of the SkillCorner team.