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Per-90 normalization

Per-90 rates let you compare output when players have different minutes, roles, or match availability.

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What you will learn

  • Use per-90 to compare players who played very different minutes.
  • Pair per-90 with totals so you understand both rate and workload.
  • Look for supporting context like role and team style before drawing conclusions.

Why it matters

Raw totals can be misleading when one player has twice the minutes of another.

Per-90 rates normalize outputs to a full-match basis, helping you compare roles and production fairly.

How to interpret

If a player has high per-90 output but low minutes, look at consistency and recent starts.

If a player has high totals but lower per-90, they may be volume-dependent or play more minutes than peers.

FAQ

Is per-90 always better than totals?

Per-90 is best for comparing rates, but totals still matter for understanding workload and durability. Use both together.

What minutes threshold is reliable?

There is no fixed rule, but rates stabilize more when minutes are higher. Use context like starts, role, and recent minutes.