Türkiye EURO 2020 Analysis
A comprehensive data analysis of Turkey's performance in EURO 2020.
Türkiye EURO 2020 Analysis
This project provides a comprehensive statistical analysis of Turkey's national football team performance during the UEFA EURO 2020 tournament. Through data visualization and statistical methods, it examines what went wrong and what lessons can be learned for future tournaments.
Project Motivation
Turkey's disappointing performance at EURO 2020, finishing bottom of their group with three losses, raised many questions. This analysis aims to provide data-driven insights into the team's performance, going beyond simple match results to understand underlying patterns.
Analysis Components
Performance Metrics
- Possession Statistics: Analyzing ball control and territorial advantage
- Shot Accuracy: Expected goals (xG) vs actual goals scored
- Defensive Performance: Tackles, interceptions, and goals conceded analysis
- Passing Networks: Visualizing team cohesion and play patterns
- Player Heatmaps: Individual player positioning and movement
Key Findings
The analysis revealed several critical issues:
- Low shot conversion rate compared to tournament average
- Defensive vulnerabilities during set pieces
- Midfield possession without creating clear chances
- Lack of coordination in attacking transitions
Comparative Analysis
Turkey's statistics were compared against:
- Group stage opponents (Italy, Wales, Switzerland)
- Tournament average across all teams
- Turkey's performance in previous tournaments
Visualization Techniques
Using Matplotlib and Seaborn, the project creates compelling visualizations including:
- Interactive match timelines showing key events
- Player performance radar charts
- Team formation analysis visualizations
- Shot maps showing shooting patterns
Technical Tools
The analysis is conducted in Jupyter Notebooks, making it reproducible and educational. Pandas handles data manipulation, while Matplotlib and Seaborn create publication-quality visualizations. Data is sourced from official UEFA statistics and specialized football analytics APIs.
Insights and Conclusions
The analysis provides concrete evidence for tactical and strategic improvements needed for future tournaments, making it valuable for coaches, analysts, and football enthusiasts interested in understanding the beautiful game through data.