Football moves fast, but every match hides patterns you can only spot with the right tools. That’s why we’re introducing Sofascore’s new Maps, a fresh visual layer that shows a player’s passing, dribbling, and defending contribution across the pitch.

If you already enjoy using a heatmap or a shot map, these new visual tools fit naturally alongside them. They turn complex match data into clear, intuitive graphics built for fans who want more insight without digging through long stat lists.

What’s new? Passing, Dribbling and Defending — all mapped out

Our three new Maps help you read a player’s performance in a way that feels simple, fast, and visually familiar.

Passing Map: A clearer view of distribution

Every completed pass, every missed attempt, all shown at a glance.

The Passing Map uses directional colored lines to show how a player builds attacks. It reveals where they pass, how often they progress the ball, and which zones they dominate during a match.

It’s perfect for spotting:

• Build-up patterns
• Creative passing lanes
• Differences between midfield and defensive passing roles

A clean way to understand how a match flows.

Dribbling Map: Follow the rhythm of the player

Some players change a match with the ball at their feet.
The Dribbling Map shows every dribble attempt (both successful and unsuccessful), and pinpoints where a player tried to break the defensive line.

It helps you see:

• Where dribbles occur
• How often a player challenges defenders
• Zones where attackers attempt to create danger

Great for understanding how wingers, forwards and attacking midfielders shape the game through movement.

Defending Map: Reading the game through ball-winning moments

Our Defending Map focuses on a player’s contributions without the ball. Tackles, interceptions, clearances, blocked shots, ball recoveries, all made in a single match.

Whether it’s Luka Vušković clearing every cross or a full-back sweeping up loose balls, this Map shows it visually and simply. No guessing, no digging through long stat lists. Just a smart defensive blueprint, right on the pitch.

You can easily identify:

• Defensive pressure points
• Key recovery areas
• How often and how high a defender steps up

A great tool for fans who love structure, positioning, and tactical balance.

Why these new Maps matter

Football analysis is richer when you can see it. Numbers tell part of the story, but visuals show intention, space, movement, and ideas.

With these Maps, Sofascore gives fans a better way to answer questions like:

• “Where did he actually influence the game?”
• “Was the playmaker risky or safe?”
• “Did the winger attack the same zone all night?”
• “How high were the centre-backs defending?”

This is football data at its most human, simple, clear, and easy to read.

Designed for football fans. For every level.

Whether you’re a tactical enthusiast or just curious why a player earned a high Sofascore rating, these Maps help you follow the match with confidence.

They also support better comparisons between players and a deeper connection with the sport.

Because the more football you can see, the more football you can understand.

Start exploring the new Maps today

The Passing, Dribbling, and Defending Maps are available now on Sofascore. Just open a match, head to a player’s stats page, and switch between the Maps to explore their contributions.

This update is part of our ongoing effort to bring cleaner visuals, clearer data, and smarter football insight to fans around the world.

Enjoy the upgrade, and get ready to watch football in a whole new way.