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Goals are not enough: How data created the modern striker

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"We don't see goals like that anymore." That was former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports analyst Jamie Carragher's reaction having just seen Aston Villa striker Jhon Durán unleash a ferocious strike from 35 yards that slammed into the back of the net, sealing a 3-2 win over Everton last month. It's not entirely true, but almost.

In the 2006-07 Premier League season, 22.3% of non-penalty goals were scored from outside the box.