Pass network role

Network DNA

How central a player is to the team's build-up structure.

Formula

betweenness_centrality(pass_network_graph) × pass_completion%

Graph-theoretic centrality measure on the team's pass network. A high score means the build-up routes through this player. Identifies regista-style midfielders and second-pivot CBs.

How to read the number

0.30+ Pass conductor

0.18–0.30 Major hub

0.10–0.18 Supporting

<0.10 Peripheral

What it's good for

Identify hidden pass-conductors
Compare deep-lying playmakers
Spot tactical-system dependencies

Real-world example

Rodri Network DNA 0.41 — most central player in any top-5 league side.

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