The verdicts are in – Middlesbrough’s players have received their Sofascore season evaluations, and there are some telling outcomes.

Data specialists A complex data system that evaluates hundreds of data points during a game is used by Sofascore to rank players out of ten after each game. Each player’s average rating at the end of the season is determined by their game-by-game ratings.

The advanced algorithm keeps an eye on every player in-game and makes sure that every interaction, whether good or bad, is taken into consideration. To appropriately assign a number to a player’s performance, they base their ratings on more than 100 statistical points in a game, on a scale of 1 to 10.

A group of experts determined on the statistics and how important they are to the total ranking. Over the years, these statistics have been adjusted until Sofascore believes they are as dependable as possible. It’s undoubtedly an intriguing metric to examine given the significance of data usage in the game at the moment.

There are several intriguing factors to take into account when examining the scores of Boro players now that the season is over and the players’ season averages have been determined. The fact that just 10 of Boro’s 28 players were rated five or higher highlights how bad the season turned out to be for the team.

Only Hayden Hackney had a rating high enough to position him in the top 20 players alongside Finn Azaz, and only Azaz did enough to qualify for the Sofascore Championship team of the season when compared to other Championship teams and players.

Only seven of the aforementioned players are still with the team, and two of the others are highly sought after in terms of summer transfer priority. Boro has decided to bolster five crucial positions this summer, and the Sofascore data seems to support their reasoning.

Sol Brynn was among the 10 players who received a rating higher than five, even though Mark Travers’ significance was emphasised in his rating. Interestingly, Luke Ayling is the only defender to reach that top 10 list. The club has instead decided to prioritise two defenders.

Despite the fact that three of their four midfield players received seven ratings, Boro would like to bolster their midfield this summer. Nevertheless, Hayden Hackney’s future is uncertain, Dan Barlaser is anticipated to leave this summer, and Jonny Howson spent the most of his appearances at centre-back last season.

Regarding the top end of the field, a striker is needed following the departure of Emmanuel Latte Lath in January. Ironically, Tommy Conway did not obtain a rating of seven or higher, despite having an amazing goals-per-minute ratio. The only strikers with more than seven goals were Riley McGree, who has battled injuries for the past two seasons, and Ben Doak, whose loan period is expired.

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