Andres Gonzalez

Applied Statistician and Football Analytics

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

🎓 Finally walked in my graduation ceremony from my Masters in Applied Statistics at CSULB! 🎉 Even though I’m one semester away from officially graduating, this moment represents a huge milestone for my family. As a first-generation student, born to Mexican parents 🇲🇽

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

LAFC vs Chivas pass networks #LeaguesCup

- LAFC used more width, with Bouanga and Martínez active on the flanks.
- Chivas stayed compact and progressed through midfield.
- Alvarado received higher and helped connect the attack.

1-1 before LAFC won on penalties.

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Juan “Mono” Martínez vs FC Dallas

- 10 of 11 open play passes completed
- 5 progressive passes
- 90.9% pass completion
- 0.11 expected threat

At 16 years old, Martínez made his first professional start and showed confidence on the ball despite Querétaro’s 2-0 loss. #LeaguesCup

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Roberto Alvarado vs Club Puebla

- 57 of 66 open play passes completed
- Match high 3 successful dribbles
- Match high 17 progressive passes
- 2 key passes

Alvarado kept Chivas moving forward, but the team lacked the final touch in the 1-1 draw. #Chivas #LigaMX

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

2026 MLS Top 8 xG Profiles

A look at the top eight teams in each conference through July 28.

- Vancouver lead the West in xG difference.
- Inter Miami lead the East in attack.

Solid points are home. Hollow points are away. #MLS

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Denis Bouanga vs Sporting KC

- 28 of 36 open play passes completed
- Match high 2 successful dribbles
- 4 progressive passes
- 2 goals and 1 assist

Bouanga led the way in LAFC’s 4-0 win and earned MLS Player of the Matchday. #MLS #LAFC

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Roberto Alvarado vs FC Juárez

- 69 of 76 open play passes completed
- Match high 16 progressive passes
- 2 successful dribbles
- 2 key passes

Alvarado scored the winner to give Chivas their first three points. #Chivas #LigaMX

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Gilberto Mora vs Club León

Mora completed 16 of 18 open play passes, added four progressive passes, and ranked second in the match for both successful dribbles and key passes.

He also scored the winning penalty as Tijuana moved to 2 wins from 2. #LigaMX

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Chivas passes into the attacking third vs Toluca

After Sepúlveda’s red card, Chivas kept pushing forward, but efficiency slightly dipped.

Before: 62.1% completed
After: 59.4% completed

The intent remained aggressive, but progression became harder. #LigaMX #Chivas

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Chivas fell 0–2 to Toluca, extending their winless run in the matchup to six games.

This passing network shows Guadalajara’s structure through the first substitution at 45’, with R. Alvarado and R. Ledezma as key outlets and O. Govea connecting deeper areas. #LigaMX #Chivas

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Elliot Anderson’s most common 15+ yard passes for England #FIFAWorldCup

The clusters show his range from deep, with repeated progression into central and right-sided areas.

Anderson has been England’s engine, combining control in possession with huge ground coverage. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Rodri’s most common 10+ yard passes for Spain #FIFAWorldCup

The clusters show his control across both halves through circulation, switches, and forward progression.

Five of six patterns were completed at 94% or better.

Spain’s rhythm runs through Rodri. 🇪🇸

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Spain’s passing network vs Belgium in the quarterfinal #FIFAWorldCup

Before the first sub, Spain’s structure ran through Rodri, with links to Cubarsí, Porro, Fabián, and Yamal.

Spain controlled long stretches, Belgium made them suffer, and Merino struck late.

Spain win, 2-1 🇪🇸

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Gilberto Mora’s most common 10+ yard passes for Mexico #FIFAWorldCup

The clusters show his range and repeatable patterns in possession.

Most volume came from the right half-space, with progressive passes into wide areas.

For a 17-year-old, the confidence stands out. 🇲🇽

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Mexico crosses vs England in the Round of 16 #FIFAWorldCup

El Tri leaned into wide service after halftime against 10 men.

First half: 6 crosses, 4 completed.
Second half: 32 crosses, 7 completed.

Mexico created pressure. England handled it late. 🇲🇽

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Mexico’s Round of 16 pass network vs England #FIFAWorldCup

Before the red card, Mexico were compact and progressed wide.

After Quansah’s red card, El Tri pushed higher.

Mexico had territory, volume, and a man advantage.

England had the moments.

El Tri fall short, 3-2 🇲🇽

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

Mexico pass networks through the Round of 32. #FIFAWorldCup

Mexico have been compact, controlled, and progressive in possession.

The networks show stable buildup connections, midfield circulation, and threat in wider areas.

England at the Azteca today. Huge test for El Tri! 🇲🇽

[Freddy Oliviery @FreddyOliviery]

De acuerdo a datos de la #ATF, el 95% de las personas que trafican armas de EEUU a México son ciudadanos estadounidenses.

Ellos son los proveedores del narco, del "terrorismo".

[Andres Gonzalez @AndresAnalytics]

#TidyTuesday 2024 Week 53 – James Beard Awards 📊

Showing wins & nominations for top media from 2019-2024.

🔗: https://t.co/4ASJrtrZve

#DataViz #Rstats #ggplot2

[Oneway @OneWayMusicX]

The Smiths - This Charming Man

[ᴍᴀɴᴄʜᴇꜱᴛᴇʀ ᴍᴜꜱɪᴄ ꜰᴏʀᴇᴠᴇʀ™️ @MANCHESTERMUS10]

The Stone Roses • Waterfall
[The Other Side Of Midnight 1989]

What a track. What a finale.
SUBLIME.
#TheStoneRoses #Waterfall