StepOut Glossary

This glossary outlines the current structure of the StepOut data model, which is used across the StepOut platform, reports, and API.

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passing

Assists Per 90

Passes that directly result in a teammate scoring a goal per 90 minutes played.
passing

Key Passes Per 90

Passes that directly lead to a shot attempt per 90 minutes played.
passing

Through Balls Attempted Per 90

Passes attempted through the opponent's line into space behind the opponents for a teammate to run into per 90 minutes played.
passing

Progressive Passes Received Per 90

Passes received that significantly advance the ball toward the opponent’s goal per 90 minutes played.
passing

Deep Completions per 90

Passes completed into deep attacking zones (within 20m of the goal) per 90 minutes played.
shooting

Shots on Target Per 90

Shot attempts directed on target that require a save, are blocked on the goal line, or result in a goal per 90 minutes played.
shooting

Goals Scored Per 90

Goals scored, including both open play and set-piece situations per 90 minutes played.
shooting

Non-Penalty xG Per 90

The sum of xG (Probability of a shot resulting in a goal) of all non-penalty shots taken per 90 minutes played.
shooting

xG Per 90

The sum of xG (Probability of a shot resulting in a goal) of all shots taken per 90 minutes played.
shooting

Shots Attempted Per 90

Total shot attempts taken per 90 minutes played.
passing

Chances Created Per 90

Goal-scoring opportunities created through key passes or assists per 90 minutes played.
physical

Duels Won in Opponent Half per 90

Duels won in the opponent half per 90 minutes played.
physical

Duels in Opponent Half per 90

Total duels contested in the opponent half per 90 minutes played.
physical

Duels Won in Own Half per 90

Duels won in the defensive half per 90 minutes played.
physical

Duels in Own Half per 90

Total duels contested in the defensive half per 90 minutes played.
defending

Crucial Defensive Actions per 90

Crucial defensive actions per 90 minutes played.
defending

Shots Blocked (Defensive) per 90

Defensive blocks or interceptions preventing an opponent's shot from reaching the goal, per 90 minutes played.
passing

Passes Completed inside Opponent Penalty Box per 90

Passes completed inside the opponent's penalty box per 90 minutes played.
passing

Forward Passes Completed per 90

Forward passes completed per 90 minutes played.
passing

Lateral Passes Attempted per 90

Lateral passes attempted per 90 minutes played.
passing

Lateral Passes Completed per 90

Lateral passes completed per 90 minutes played.
passing

Backward Passes Attempted per 90

Backward passes attempted per 90 minutes played.
passing

Backward Passes Completed per 90

Backward passes completed per 90 minutes played.
passing

Long Passes Received per 90

Long passes received per 90 minutes played.
passing

Passes Received per 90

Total passes received from teammates per 90 minutes played.
passing

Deep Crosses per 90

Crosses completed into deep attacking zones (within 20m of the goal) per 90 minutes played.
passing

Passes Completed inside Final Third per 90

Passes completed inside the final third per 90 minutes played.
passing

Passes Completed inside Middle Third per 90

Passes completed inside the middle third per 90 minutes played.
passing

Crosses per 90

Crosses attempted per 90 minutes played.
passing

Crosses Completed Per 90

Crosses successfully delivered per 90 to a teammate.
passing

Long Passes Completed Per 90

Long passes (>20m) completed per 90 to a teammate.
passing

Through Balls Completed Per 90

Through balls completed per 90 to a teammate.
passing

Short Passes Completed Per 90

Short passes (<20m) completed per 90 to a teammate.
shooting

Goals from Headers per 90

Goals scored from headed shots per 90 minutes played.
shooting

Goals from Long Shots per 90

Goals scored from long-range shots (outside the penalty box) per 90 minutes played.
shooting

Goals from Close Shots per 90

Goals scored from close-range shots (inside the penalty box) per 90 minutes played.
shooting

Headers on Target per 90

Headed shots on target per 90 minutes played.
shooting

Long Shots on Target per 90

Long-range shots (outside the penalty box) directed on target that require a save, are blocked on the goal line, or result in a goal per 90 minutes played.
shooting

Close Shots on Target per 90

Close-range shots (inside the penalty box) directed on target that require a save, are blocked on the goal line, or result in a goal per 90 minutes played.
defending

Dispossessed

Number of times a player is dispossessed by successful tackles by the opponent.
defending

Dispossessed in Opponent Half

Number of times a player is dispossessed by successful tackles by the opponent in their half.
cumulative_sense_obv

Sense Impact Score

Cumulative on-ball value (OBV) measured by the Sense Impact Score model, quantifying the impact of a player's actions on the team's probability of scoring and conceding.

Expected Assists (xA)

The sum of xA (Probability of a pass resulting in an assist) of all passes played.
passing

Unsuccessful Passes

Pass attempts that fail to reach a teammate, including intercepted or misplaced passes.
defending

Tackles Attempted

Total tackle attempts made to win possession from an opponent.
passing

Long Passes Attempted

Total long pass attempts (>20m).
physical

Ground Duels Attempted

Total ground duels contested, including both won and lost.
physical

Aerial Duels Attempted

Total aerial duels contested, including both won and lost.
shooting

Shots Hit Goalpost

Shot attempts that strike the goalpost or crossbar without resulting in a goal.
shooting

Shots from Through Balls

Shot attempts taken following a through ball that breaks the defensive line.
shooting

Shots from Crosses

Shot attempts taken directly following a cross delivered into the penalty area.
goalkeeping

Saves from Headers

Goalkeeper saves made from headed shots.
goalkeeping

Saves from Long Shots

Goalkeeper saves made from shots taken outside the penalty box.
goalkeeping

Saves from Close Shots

Goalkeeper saves made from shots taken inside the penalty box.
shooting

Penalties Scored

Penalty kicks successfully converted into goals.
shooting

Penalties Missed

Penalty kick attempts that fail to result in a goal.
shooting

Non-Penalty Shots on Target

Non-penalty shot attempts directed on target, requiring a save or resulting in a goal.
shooting

Non-Penalty Shots

Total shot attempts taken excluding penalty kicks.
defending

Crucial Defensive Actions

Defensive actions classified as crucial defensive actions that stop a goal-scoring opportunity.
shooting

Shots Blocked (Attacking)

Shot attempts blocked by the opponent's defender before reaching the goalkeeper.
shooting

Big Chances Missed

High-quality scoring opportunities missed, defined as shots with an expected goals (xG) value of 0.3 or greater.
touches

Event Touches in Middle Third

Ball touches occurring in the middle third of the pitch calculated by event count.
touches

Open Play Event Touches

Ball touches made during open play, excluding dead-ball and set-piece situations calculated by event count.
touches

Event Touches in Own Penalty Box

Ball touches made inside own penalty box calculated by event count.
touches

Event Touches in Defensive Third

Ball touches made in the defensive third of the pitch calculated by event count.
dribbling

Unsuccessful Dribbles

Dribble attempts where the player is tackled and fails to beat the opponent.
dribbling

Successful Dribbles

Successful dribble attempts where the player beats an opponent in a 1v1 dribble.
defending

Tackles attempted in Middle Third

Tackle attempts made in the middle third of the pitch.
special_actions

Penalties Won

Total penalty kicks won by drawing a foul from an opponent inside the penalty area.
special_actions

Penalties Conceded

Total penalty kicks conceded by committing a foul inside the penalty area.
shooting

Penalties Attempted

Total penalty kicks taken.
special_actions

Own Goals

Goals scored by a player into their own net, credited to the opposing team.
special_actions

Throw-Ins taken

Throw-in attempts taken to restart play from the touchline.
passing

Open Play Passes Attempted

Passes attempted during live-ball situations, excluding dead-ball restarts such as free kicks and corners.
passing

Corner Kick Passes Attempted

Passes attempted directly from corner kick situations.
goalkeeping

Goal Kicks Attempted

Number of times the goalkeeper takes a goal kick to restart play.
defending

Unsuccessful Tackles

Tackle attempts that fail to dispossess the player in possession.
dribbling

Difficult Receives Attempted

Receptions attempted from passes arriving under pressure, at difficult angles, or at high speed.
shooting

Shooting Accuracy

Percentage of shots directed on target (shots on target ÷ total shots × 100).
defending

Successful Defensive Actions

Defensive actions (tackles, interceptions, clearances, pressures) successfully completed.
shooting

Shots Attempted

Total shot attempts taken, including all outcomes (on target, off target, blocked).
passing

Passes Completed into Final Third

Passes completed that advance the ball into the final third of the pitch.
passing

Passes Completed

Total passes completed that reach a teammate.
passing

Passes Attempted

Total pass attempts made during the match.
passing

Progressive Pass Accuracy

Percentage of progressive passes completed (progressive passes completed ÷ progressive passes attempted × 100).
passing

Key Passes

Passes that directly result in a shot attempt.
passing

Pass Accuracy inside Opponent Penalty Box

Percentage of passes completed inside the opponent's penalty box (passes completed ÷ passes attempted in penalty box × 100).
passing

Passes Completed inside Opponent Penalty Box

Passes completed inside the opponent's penalty box, typically creating a direct scoring opportunity.
passing

Passes Attempted inside Opponent Penalty Box

Total passes attempted inside the opponent's penalty box, aimed at creating a direct scoring opportunity.
passing

Forward Pass Accuracy

Percentage of forward passes completed (forward passes completed ÷ forward passes attempted × 100).
passing

Forward Passes Completed

Passes completed toward the opponent’s goal.
passing

Lateral Pass Accuracy

Percentage of lateral passes completed (lateral passes completed ÷ lateral passes attempted × 100).
passing

Lateral Passes Completed

Passes attempted sideways across the pitch that successfully reach a teammate.
passing

Lateral Passes Attempted

Passes attempted sideways across the pitch.
passing

Backward Pass Accuracy

Percentage of backward passes completed (backward passes completed ÷ backward passes attempted × 100).
passing

Backward Passes Completed

Passes attempted towards the player's own goal that successfully reach a teammate.
passing

Backward Passes Attempted

Passes attempted towards the player's own goal.
passing

Long Passes Received

Long passes received from teammates.
passing

Passes Received

Total passes received from teammates.