In this paper we consider trends in the distribution of player talent across association football clubs over time …. Player talent is the most important prerequisite for team success in professional sports leagues and changes in players …

In this study the performance of players in relegated German football clubs is analysed, in particular the change in … their contribution to team production. The players in the data sample differ regarding their outside options. Different … career opportunities of players may have two effects when their current team struggles against relegation. First, players …