Comeback Catalyst
Goal contributions specifically when team is trailing.
Formula
Share of season output that came when the team was behind. Identifies players who step up when needed vs those who pad stats in blowouts.
How to read the number
What it's good for
- Identify mental-toughness players
- Predict comeback probability for trailing teams
- Differentiate match-winners from stat-padders
Real-world example
De Bruyne 2023-24: 42% of contributions came when City were trailing or level.
Explore other metrics
22 in total — open Metrics Lab for the grid.
Clutch Index
How much a player over-performs their baseline in high-pressure moments.
Hot Hand
Rolling z-score of goal contributions over last 5 matches vs season baseline.
Ghost Matches
Games where a player was statistically invisible.
Iron Index
Tackles + interceptions + clearances per 90, weighted by concession rate.
Travel Warrior
Performance delta on the road vs at home.
Sniper Score
Shot quality beyond xG — actual conversion adjusted for chance difficulty.
See Comeback Catalyst on real players.
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