Freestyle

As the world heals from the pandemic, pick-up matches are on their way back as well. Pick-up matches exemplify all the best parts of soccer: intense rivalries, healthy competition and the opportunity to sharpen your skills.

When it comes to data and analytics in football, most people prefer looking at the statistical relationship between goals/assists and how that’s going to influence the performance of this goddamn Fantasy Premier League team that’s been tanking since December. 

Just captain Harry Kane and be done with it.

But there’s an overlooked statistic that jams well with probability theory, namely, the player with the most nutmegs in Europe this season is probably the greatest footballer alive.  

Watching football matches is obviously the best part of the sport, but another great part is the technical ability that some players have when it comes to the more creative side of the game rather than the tactical. Freestylers do not get enough credit for the immense amount of skill and creativity they have with the ball. Whether that's multiple around the worlds, fancy flick-ups or gravity-defying tricks, it's always quality content that'll have you mesmerized. 

Here are quality freestylers that you need to follow.

SubSoccer is probably one of the greatest inventions ever for footballers to work on their foot skills without having to stand up. This sit-down table football game was developed in Finland and it needs to be installed under every table in the U.S.

This would be a great way to keep customers occupied while waiting for food and drinks or even a great date idea. Obviously now would not be the best time to have people barefoot and touching the table top, but it would definitely draw a lot of attention. It is good for all ages and a fun way to get everyone playing football.