27 results for cies

FOOTBALL

12:38 - 21.02.2026

Super Eagles star Osimhen ranked 11th fastest forward, but behind Luis Suarez

Osimhen ranked 11th fastest forward in Europe, but a familiar name sits above him.

FOOTBALL

22:50 - 07.01.2026

Yamal ranks ahead of Mbappe, Haaland as world's most valuable player (2026)

Lamine Yamal tops the CIES Observatory rankings for the most valuable footballer in the world.

FOOTBALL

19:01 - 14.09.2024

Barcelona dominates ranking of the top five best teenagers in the world

The CIES Football Observatory has compiled a list of the top 100 young players in the world based on experience and ability.

FOOTBALL

11:24 - 30.05.2024

Lookman, Osimhen, Boniface snubbed as Jude Bellingham top list of 'world's most valuable' footballers

Ballon d'Or favourite Bellingham has maintained his lead as the world's most valuable footballer in 2024, ahead of the Champions League final this weekend.

FOOTBALL

12:38 - 19.03.2024

Super Eagles star Osimhen officially crowned most hard-working striker in the world

The Nigerian striker stands above his peers like Vinicius Junior and Gabriel Jesus in a metric for hard work measured by the CIES Football Observatory

FOOTBALL

20:32 - 08.03.2024

Like Sha'Carri Richardson and Bolt, Osimhen emerges fastest centre forward

Napoli's Victor Osimhen ranks first among centre forwards with 1.93 more accelerations per game than statistically expected based on his position and the team's style of play.

FOOTBALL

06:03 - 11.01.2024

Nigerian academies left behind as Benfica top world profitability chart

Benfica has been ranked as the world's most profitable academy, with Nigerian academies nowhere to be found.

FOOTBALL

19:13 - 05.01.2024

Victor Osimhen and Boniface ranked behind Saka, Kvaratskhelia in 100 most valuable players list

Nigerian Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface made the list of most valuable players in the World, with Bukayo Saka and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia included.

FOOTBALL

15:29 - 22.12.2023

Newcastle Utd and Man United ranked tallest PL teams, German clubs rule Big 5 leagues

Ranking clubs according to the average size of their line-ups fielded in the current or last season sees Newcastle United and Manchester United coming tops in the Premier League.

FOOTBALL

13:40 - 14.12.2023

Chelsea's future Nicolas Jackson tops Premier League offensive stat

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson appeared on a CIES Football Observatory data on players with record values for distance covered and sprints on and off possession.