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Sarah Rudd revolutionized soccer analytics in 2011 using Markov chains, transforming raw player data into valuable insights. After winning a StatDNA contest, she became Arsenals analytics lead, shaping their tactics for nearly a decade. Now running her own firm, Rudd reflects on her early grid-based pitch model, acknowledging soccers inherent chaos. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining the games entertainment value amidst the data-driven approach.

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