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A visual showing where a player spends their time on the pitch, with warmer colors (red, orange) indicating more activity. Heat maps reveal actual positioning versus nominal position - a "winger" whose heat map is entirely central isn't playing like a winger. They show work rate, defensive contribution, and where a player's influence is concentrated.
Salah's heat map at Liverpool shows he's much more than a right winger. The warm zones extend into central areas and even the left side, showing how much he drifts to find space and get involved across the front line.
Robbie
Jan 19, 2026
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