Minutes and role context
Minutes and role determine opportunity. Context tells you if a rate is sustainable.
What you will learn
- Minutes show reliability and coaching trust.
- Role explains why similar players have different outputs.
- Context helps avoid unfair comparisons across positions.
Why minutes matter
High totals can be a product of heavy minutes rather than elite efficiency.
Low minutes may hide upside or reflect role limitations.
Role-driven output
A pressing winger and a target striker will generate different stat profiles.
Use roles to explain trade-offs instead of declaring one player better.