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Javier Fernández
@JaviOnData
@ChelseaFC. Formerly @ZelusAnalytics, @FCBarcelona. Views are my own. At BlueSky as @javiondata.bsky.social
Joined November 2016
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Jan 25, 2022
    I'm glad to share that I've successfully defended my Ph.D. thesis in Artificial Intelligence, under the inspiring direction of @LukeBornn and the support of @FCBarcelona coaches. Here's a thread with details of our quest for a comprehensive analysis framework (toolbox) in soccer
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Dec 11, 2020
    Last week, @LukeBornn, @dcervone0, and I uploaded to ArXiv the full technical version of our expected possession value (EPV) approach for soccer, using tracking-data. I start a thread highlighting the most relevant parts of the paper. arxiv.org/abs/2011.09426
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Feb 23, 2022
    Good news! The full document of my Ph.D. thesis it's now available at hdl.handle.net/10803/673529 You can read more about the details of our work in this thread x.com/JaviOnData/sta… Below, a quick description of which chapters to read depending on your interest and time.
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Jan 25, 2022
    I'm glad to share that I've successfully defended my Ph.D. thesis in Artificial Intelligence, under the inspiring direction of @LukeBornn and the support of @FCBarcelona coaches. Here's a thread with details of our quest for a comprehensive analysis framework (toolbox) in soccer
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Mar 13, 2025
    🚨 We're hiring at Chelsea FC!🔵 🚨 This is a unique opportunity to join our analytics team and be at the heart of decision-making at a fantastic club. Full Stack Web Developer: linkedin.com/jobs/view/4178… Data Engineer: linkedin.com/jobs/view/4178… Full post: linkedin.com/posts/javionda…
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Jul 3, 2021
    Some personal news: I'm thrilled to announce that I'm joining the @ZelusAnalytics team. I feel honored to be part of one of the most exciting sports analytics' projects and groups of professionals I've ever seen.
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Sep 13, 2020
    Next Tuesday 15th @LukeBornn and I will be presenting our latest paper at ECML-PKDD 2020 conference. We introduce SoccerMap, a flexible deep learning architecture for predicting full probability maps from raw tracking-data.
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Apr 6, 2022
    We are excited to share our most recent work, where we propose a rich tactical framework for assessing the real impact of physical effort in soccer. arxiv.org/abs/2204.02313
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Mar 3, 2020
    We are happy to see two of our papers accepted for this year's @SloanSportsConf. We continue to stand on past research to bring some new ideas: the concept of positional advantage and EVA, and the estimation of the potential impact of off-ball runs #SSAC20 @BarcaInnoHub.
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Oct 10, 2019
    I'll be speaking tomorrow at @StatsBomb first conference, talking about "Finding the free man". In a nutshell: lots of videos, talking more about football than science, exploiting EPV to the fullest, and presenting some new off-ball stats. Talk is at 11:30am. (Stamford bridge 🙃)
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Mar 4, 2021
    Join us this Friday at the Sports IDEAS symposium. I'll discuss with @StatsbyLopez @nickwan and @MMattredfieldhow how we use tracking data at FC Barcelona to drive impact: from in-depth game analysis to player-customized video feedback. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Mar 1, 2019
    Today at 2:00 pm in room 311 #SSAC19 l'll be presenting our approach to add a qualitative approach to decision-making in soccer, and improve interpretability. In other words join if you would like to see some nice video overlays and discuss about decomposing soccer in parts
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    May 7, 2020
    If you are into Sports Analytics, here's an idea: join the bright side of constructive feedback. It is important to understand the limitations of a model, but don't invest so much time in pointing out those, and rather spend your energy in thinking: how can this be useful?
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Oct 16, 2021
    Estuve conversando con @jordipc para @el_pais, sobre el análisis de datos en el fútbol, y el futuro del fútbol español. Hay un gran valor para aportar en la toma de decisiones informada, y en el impulso de una cultura de colaboración y curiosidad.
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    El exjefe de analítica del Barça alerta de cómo la batalla del dato desequilibrará el fútbol:...
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    Javier Fernández
    @JaviOnData
    Feb 17, 2018
    We are happy to attend #SSAC18 this year and present our work on space creation in soccer. Take a look to the paper (sloansportsconference.com/wp-content/upl…). Maybe Messi wasn't walking after all, but adding spatial value. See you all there.