Okay, so I was looking into Mauricio Pochettino’s coaching career the other day, and I had a thought: which players did he use the most?
So I started digging.
First, I went to check out all sorts of websites that track football stats. It was a bit of a mess, to be honest. Some had incomplete data, others were just plain confusing. I spent a good few hours just trying to piece things together. I basically just manually looked up all the player and manager info I could find. I was writing down names, appearances, goals…you name it. My notebook looked like a spider had crawled across it after a while. It was kind of fun, in a weird way, like being a detective or something. And when I finally had a list I was happy with, I was like, “Yes! Finally!”
I compiled all of Pochettino’s data from when he was managing different clubs.
- Checked his time at Espanyol.
- Then moved on to Southampton.
- Looked at his Tottenham days, which was a big one.
- Analyzed his PSG stint.
- And finally, his most recent gig at Chelsea.
After gathering all the data, I started sorting it. I filtered players based on the number of appearances they made under Pochettino. It was cool to see who he relied on the most across different teams and leagues. For each player, I also noted down other stats like goals and assists, just to get a fuller picture. And I made sure to double-check everything because, you know, accuracy is key.
Here’s What I Found
The players who topped the list were mostly from his Tottenham days, which makes sense since he was there the longest. Guys like Harry Kane, Dele Alli, and Christian Eriksen were pretty much always on the team sheet. Then there were some surprises, players I didn’t expect to see so high up. But yeah, mostly the usual suspects.
It was a fun little project, and it gave me a new appreciation for all the work that goes into managing a football team. You really get to see a manager’s philosophy and who they trust. It’s not just about tactics, but also about building relationships with players.
If you’re into football and data, I’d recommend trying something like this yourself. It’s a great way to learn more about the game and the people who make it happen.
Hope you all found this interesting, I just wanted to share my little adventure.
