Articles by Dror Feldman
45 articles
What is xG in football, and how do you read it in Serie A?
Expected goals explained simply, with Serie A 2026/27 examples: xG against, xG difference, xG per shot, and what the numbers cannot see.
Why have Italy missed three World Cups in a row?
Sweden in 2017, North Macedonia in 2022, Bosnia in 2026. Why Italy keep failing, the pattern behind it, and what Mancini's second spell needs.
Most Valuable Italian Players in 2026: Who Tops the Ranking?
Sandro Tonali leads Italy's most valuable players at €80m, ahead of Bastoni and Calafiori. The full top 10 by Transfermarkt value, September 2026.
Why did Gazzetta put Kean, not Pio Esposito, on Italy’s defeat cover?
Before Italy v Belgium, Gazzetta crowned Inter's Pio Esposito. After the 2-0 defeat, Como's Moise Kean was the face on the cover. A look at the framing.
Serie A Analysis: The table is lying after five matchdays, and these clubs prove it
Expected goals say Cagliari and Frosinone are overachieving while Bologna, Monza and Juventus are better than their Serie A 2026/27 positions.
Serie A Analysis: Roma, Inter and Lazio all have 13 points, so who is really leading?
Three teams share first place after five matchdays of Serie A 2026/27. The numbers say Roma are the real leaders, Inter are close and Lazio are not.
Which Serie A clubs supply Mancini’s Italy?
Atalanta, Inter and Roma lead Mancini's first Italy squad of 2026/27. Milan send nobody. The club-by-club breakdown and what it says about the league.
Who Are Serie A’s Best Young Players in 2026/27?
Pio Esposito, Nico Paz, Romano, Mastantuono and more: Dror Feldman ranks Serie A's best under-23 players after five matchdays of 2026/27.
Football’s Hidden Victims: How Online Bullying Targets the Game’s Biggest Stars
