Tom Worville

Football Writer

Tom Worville is a Football Analytics Writer for The Athletic. He agrees that football isn't played on spreadsheets, but they have their uses.

Why Chelsea want Jules Kounde: Tidy passing, positive ball-carrying and intense pressing

Chelsea want France centre-back Jules Kounde and Barcelona have been interested too. Here's what they would be getting

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What age do players in different positions peak?

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Ajax stayed true to Ten Hag, their strategy and their ethos – and they’re flying

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