Hapoel Tel Aviv Ranks Seventh Globally in CIES Passing Study
Hapoel Tel Aviv has been ranked seventh in the world for line-breaking pass accuracy by CIES and SkillCorner, placing the Israeli club alongside football giants like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
Hapoel Tel Aviv Ranks Seventh Worldwide in Line-Breaking Passes
In a remarkable international achievement for Israeli football, a comprehensive new study published by the renowned Swiss research institute CIES, in cooperation with sports data analytics firm SkillCorner, highlights Hapoel Tel Aviv.
According to the surprising data released recently, the red club from Tel Aviv under the ownership of the Safra family ranks seventh in the world for success rates in line-breaking passes, following a rigorous examination of hundreds of football clubs across 63 different professional leagues globally.
The advanced system measures the ability of teams to move the ball deeply, smartly, and effectively, penetrating opponent defensive formations and bypassing players on the pitch. The precise data analysis shows that Hapoel Tel Aviv displays an impressive and exceptional accuracy of 83.54% in executing such passes.
Elite Global Company Alongside European Giants
Beyond the local milestone, the Israeli club finds itself at the very top of the global elite alongside prominent continental powerhouses. The prestigious ranking is led by Ajax Amsterdam, featuring Oscar Gloukh, with 86.25%, while Hapoel Tel Aviv stands proudly alongside prestigious powerhouse clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid, Al Sadd, Celtic, and Club Brugge.
What exactly lies behind this tactical metric? SkillCorner's innovative technology examines player positioning in real time, pitch pressure conditions, and the ability to advance accurately toward the opponent's goal rather than settling for safe lateral ball circulation.
A line-breaking pass occurs, for instance, when a central defender or midfielder identifies a gap and delivers a deep ball that completely neutralizes the opponent's pressing line, placing an attacking player in a threatening position.
Tactical Significance and Precision
Professional experts clarify that it is important to sharpen the tactical meaning of the figure: the study focuses on the success and accuracy rates of passes actually executed, rather than their total volume or the number of goals scored as a result.
In other words, the data does not necessarily indicate a relentless attacking flow or an unprecedented number of scoring chances, but rather precise decision-making and an exceptionally high efficiency rate when the players choose to take risks and pass forward. This achievement provides a prestigious and highly important quality stamp for the club's tactical work, decision-making, and passing quality on the international stage.
