Sports statistics is a field of quantitative analysis that uses data to evaluate the performance of players, teams, and understand the dynamics of games. From simple numbers like points scored or goals scored to advanced metrics like "Expected Goals" (xG) in soccer or "Plus/Minus" in hockey and basketball, statistics provide a detailed picture of every sporting event.
The development of technology, including video analysis and wearable devices, has transformed sports statistics from a simple hobby into a complex field, known as "sports analytics", which influences every aspect of the sports industry.