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Simulated heat maps for different soccer positions

June 2026 (approx.)

Detailed Description

Simulated (not from actual data) soccer heat maps for different positions: (A) goalkeeper, (B) central defender, (C) right winger, and (D) striker.  Overlain on a green soccer field background, warmer colors (red/orange) represent areas of more activity or location frequency, while cooler colors (green/cyan/blue) represent areas with low activity or location frequency.  For each heat map, the direction of play is left to right.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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