(Do you really want to read about something called “Fowler’s Simplistic Ranking Statistical Formulation for Soccer Player Ratings”, or FSRSFSPR, for short? Me neither! That’s why I called it “KISS”!)
Stat Geek Warning! This article contains over 3000 words. So, if you do not like statistics, do not waste your valuable time here, unless you want to try the link below to the animated series on the U.S. National Team players listed. And there are other bonus videos at the bottom.
(Here is a set of videos made for the USWNT players (and coach Jill Ellis) just before the Olympics.