Mark Carey
@markcarey93.bsky.social
Senior Data Analyst for The Athletic | Crucially, not Mark Carney
He's more than just a finisher, however. His underlying data shows he is classed as a playmaker in this dashboard from @markcarey93.bsky.social. Couldn't help noticing how similar his profile was to Igor Paixao's last season, just from the other flank. #lufc
🚨 @theathletic.com's World Cup simulator is live 🚨 Incredibly cool, interactive tool where you can play out any set of results, in any group, and see how it impacts any given team's probability of advancing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/int...
We launched our comprehensive and visually stunning interactive World Cup player profiles page today. A huge amount of work went into this from loads of people. I wrote about Bruno Fernandes, among others. Check out Stars of Soccer for free here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/int...
Bruno Fernandes: Stars of Soccer, World Cup 2026
Read The Athletic's detailed profile of Portugal's Bruno Fernandes.
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Introducing @theathleticfc.bsky.social's new season-level player dashboard. Fuelled by data from Opta and SkillCorner, this dashboard should provide you with a one-stop shop for all your recruitment and scouting needs. Explainer here: nytimes.com/athletic/724...
NEW POD 🚨 It's Champions League semi-final review time. We discuss Arsenal’s defensive solidity, to the most complete side in Europe, Paris Saint-Germain. @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social pod.fo/e/410252
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: PSG’s brilliance & Arsenal’s immense defence
This week, we’re reviewing a compelling set of Champions League semi-finals.From Arsenal’s defensive solidity, to the most complete side in Europe, Paris Saint-Germain. Host: Michael BaileyGue...
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Introducing @theathleticfc.bsky.social's new season-level player dashboard. Fuelled by data from Opta and SkillCorner, this dashboard should provide you with a one-stop shop for all your recruitment and scouting needs. Explainer here: nytimes.com/athletic/724...
NEW POD! With only five players across Europe’s top five leagues on 20 goals or more... We're asking... where have all the goalscorers gone? @zonal-marking.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social pod.fo/e/40aaf3
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Where have all the goalscorers gone?
With only five players across Europe’s top five leagues on 20 goals or more.Today we’re asking: where have all the goalscorers gone?Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Th...
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NEW POD! 🚨 This week's show is all about Bruno Fernandes and the Premier League record for most assists in a season. So what’s the secret behind the Manchester United midfielder's creative genius? @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @michaeljbailey.bsky.social pod.fo/e/405283
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Bruno Fernandes: Creative genius
Bruno Fernandes is on the cusp of breaking the Premier League record for most assists in a single season. So why hasn’t the record been beaten in more than 20 years?And what’s the secret behin...
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NEW POD 🚨 This week we're talking all things attack. Who does it best, and do attackers all need to defend? With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social & @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social pod.fo/e/3fa3a2
Who has the best attack in Europe?
Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast · April 9 · 34m
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Manchester City were deserving winners against Liverpool, but Arne Slot's side were on par — if not the stronger side — for the opening 35 minutes. So what went wrong? 📝 @markcarey93.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/717...
NEW POD! 🚨 This week, we're talking all things midfield combinations. How do you build a complete midfield? @zonal-marking.bsky.social @michaeljbailey.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social have the answers! pod.fo/e/3ead58
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Man United & England: How to build a complete midfield
This week, we’re discussing midfield combinations.From your creators, to destroyers; how do player roles complement each other?Let’s build a complete midfield!Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michae...
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NEW POD! 🚨 What impact is football’s relentless schedule having on players and matches? With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social pod.fo/e/3c24c0
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: The impact of football’s relentless schedule
This week, we’re discussing football’s relentless schedule.What impact is it having on players and matches?And… can we measure whether football is actually more intense than it used to be?Hos...
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POD 🚨 Did Premier League clubs really struggle in the Champions League Round of 16? Or not? With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @oilysailor.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social pod.fo/e/3b2736
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Have Premier League clubs really struggled in Europe?
This week, we’re discussing an enthralling round of Champions League Round of 16 ties.From Premier League struggles and Pep Guardiola’s European record, to how good Bayern Munich and Real Madri...
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NEW POD! 🚨 The team talk tactical trends. High, low and mid-blocks. And a serious discussion on the health risks around heading. With @markcarey93.bsky.social, @zonal-marking.bsky.social, @liamtharme.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social. pod.fo/e/38e7c5
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Premier League trends: How to break down low blocks
This week — we’re talking tactical trends… from low blocks, to headed clearances and the return of long-range screamers.Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam TharmeProduce...
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Travel 25 minutes out of Lisbon, and you might find the most upwardly mobile club in Portugal. Great to chat with Felix Kruger & Tom Worville on their new project with Dionny Macedo and Luís Ferreira. SU Sintrense are in good hands since Kruger invested in the club. www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...
The soccer analytics experts aiming to transform a club in Portugal’s fourth division
Sport Uniao Sintrense have never featured in their nation's top-flight before, but four men are aiming to change that
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High blocks, low blocks, everywhere you look...blocks. Using data from SkillCorner, I break down how each side likes to set up out of possession, and what it means for their playing style. @theathleticfc.bsky.social Piece here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
NEW POD 🚨 All about the weather! ☀️ How does it impact football, tactics, play styles? 🌧️ With @zonal-marking.bsky.social, @conor-oneill.bsky.social, @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social pod.fo/e/388f85
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: A cold, windy night in Stoke: How weather impacts football
This week — we’re diving into the world of weather. How do the elements impact what happens on the pitch? From the rainy, cold and windy nights at Stoke.To the scorching heat of the 1994 Worl...
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Unfortunate injury news for Patrick Dorgu, who has been playing in a different position in recent weeks. I wrote last week on the impact of new managers, new player roles, and new systems on players' injury susceptibility. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
New manager, new danger: Why footballers are more susceptible to injuries after a coaching change
Changing position or role can introduce different physical and biomechanical stresses to a player's body – with predictable consequences
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The incidence of injuries increases when a new manager joins the club, but why might this be? Factors as simple as training pitches, training schedules, and tactical role changes can contribute to injury risk. Link to the article for @theathleticfc.bsky.social here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
New manager, new danger: Why footballers are more susceptible to injuries after a coaching change
Changing position or role can introduce different physical and biomechanical stresses to a player's body – with predictable consequences
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🚨THURSDAY POD!🚨 The football and the pods keep on coming with @acjimbo.bsky.social, @oilysailor.bsky.social, Natalie Gedra & @markcarey93.bsky.social: 🏴Are clubs finding Champions League easier? 🔴Jesus or Gyökeres v #MUFC? 🩺Dr Tottenham head to Turf Moor? ☺️The loveliest managers pod.fo/e/37e67d
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Arteta takes on Carrick in the Premier League as English clubs dominate in Europe
Jimbo has Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Mark Carey for company in the studio ahead of a bumper Premier League weekend.The Champions League midweek concludes with comfortable wins for Liverpoo...
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NEW POD! 🚨 Does home advantage still exist in football? @michaeljbailey.bsky.social @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social discuss! pod.fo/e/37e770
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: No sweet home: Is 'home advantage' fading?
This week, we’re diving into the world of home and away - discussing the tactical differences between performing in front of your own fans, and taking to the road.What are the key elements to pla...
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NEW POD 🚨 A statistic (or two) for EVERY Premier League club! Enjoy! @zonal-marking.bsky.social @oilysailor.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social pod.fo/e/379613
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: A stat for every Premier League club
We’re more than halfway through the Premier League season. So this week, we’ll use our good old friend data to assess the main talking point for all 20 clubs.Host: Duncan AlexanderWith: Michae...
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FIRST POD OF 2026! 🚨 New year, still talking about Manchester United. More specifically, caretaker managers, interim managers, and long-term planning. @zonal-marking.bsky.social @michaeljbailey.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social pod.fo/e/374ac7
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: How to fix Man United in the short term
This week, there’s only one topic in town: Manchester United Football Club.Ruben Amorim’s gone, so how do they go about replacing him — both in the short, and long term?And how does any club ...
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📈 Progressive passing using goalkeeper 💥 Energetic pressing to win ball back high up pitch 👶 Faith in youth with Strasbourg Liam Rosenior has been announced as Chelsea head coach. Here's what his time in France tells us about how he sets up his team ⤵️ ✍️ @markcarey93.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/4jvw1xt
🚨MONDAY POD!🚨 It's @acjimbo.bsky.social, @danielstorey85.bsky.social, @markcarey93.bsky.social, @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social & @georgecaulkin.bsky.social kicking off 2026! 🫢Enzo stuns City! 🤨Amorim pulls a Maresca? 🚀Reed's rocket 🐝Brilliant Brentford 😬West Ham v Forest pod.fo/e/3725c5
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: City stunned by Chelsea as Arsenal go 6 points clear. And Amorim sends a message?
Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Mark Carey and Matt Davies-Adams into the pod after Matchday 20 of the Premier League season.Man City were expected to dispatch manageress Chelsea but Enzo Fernandez�...
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🟣 Can Aston Villa defy the data? ⚪️ Leeds' strong summer research pays off 🐝 Kelleher's phenomenal penalty record @markcarey93.bsky.social & @conor-oneill.bsky.social bring you five tactical trends to look out for over Christmas 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
NEW POD! 🚨 Today we ask - who has the most settled squad in the Premier League? With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social! pod.fo/e/3694c4
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Who has the most settled squad in the Premier League?
This week — we’re talking the tactics of squad rotation…Who are the most and least stable Premier League clubs in how they use their players?And does stability equal success?Host: Michael Bai...
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NEW POD 🚨 Salah, Real Madrid and star players vs the collective. With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social Enjoy! pod.fo/e/3644a2
The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Has Salah actually declined?
This week — we’re talking about the tactics surrounding player power.Can stars be given total freedom, or is the collective more important?Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and ...
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This week on The Show, we're repredicting the Premier League with @markcarey93.bsky.social's permission. Within that, I've got sections on: * Bournemouth style shift? * What's gone wrong for Newcastle? * Are Spurs actually better defensively? youtu.be/X1D20uOexEU?...
Re-predicting the Premier League after 10 games
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Mohamed Salah has now scored 250 goals for Liverpool, becoming just the third player to reach this landmark. Who are his favourite opponents? How does his trajectory compare to past greats? @markcarey93.bsky.social breaks it all down ⬇️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
