Why “The Trivela Effect”?
The “trivela” is an elegant, game-breaking pass or shot wherein a player uses the outside of their stronger foot to curve the ball in the opposite direction. It is an unpredictable move that can change the course of a match – or even a season- as Luka Modric showed the world in the 2021/22 Champions League knockout stages.
This skill is a reminder that aesthetics and effectiveness merge, and the most beautiful aspects of the game are the ones that cannot be measured or accounted for. Yet we also believe that analytics are a useful way to measure players and appreciate roles on the pitch we used to overlook. A blend of the two is ideal, but in using analytics, we must never lose sight of what makes the game beautiful.
Additionally, the beauty of football comes from an appreciation of the wonderful athletes and technicians who play this sport, representing their countries, cultures, and the cultures of the clubs they play for and become a part of. There is a lack of awareness of what the game should mean. Football becoming commercialized, on the one hand, has positives when it comes to enhancing the coverage, quality, and opportunities the game provides.
Where do we belong in this? The Trivela Effect is an independent website dedicated to bringing you the best analysis of world football. We are entirely self-funded by our staff. If you have any concerns, please contact us at thetrivelaeffect@gmail.com.
– Founder and Site Manager Kevin Parvizi
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Kevin Parvizi, Site Manager