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The table below shows the playing styles of teams across the top 3 tiers of the Danish league system, focusing on Out-Of-Possession metrics such as PPDA (Passes Per Defensive Action) and Challenge Intensity, as well as how teams perform under pressure (PPDA Against).
The data reveal that one team, Aarhus Fremad, stands out in several aspects. They exert the most intense press, as indicated by one of the lowest PPDA among all teams. Additionally, they demonstrate a high degree of Challenge Intensity. Aarhus Fremad also ranks within the top six teams for PPDA Against, suggesting they are highly press-resistant.
Out-Of-Possession & In-Possession Style — Season 2023/24
| Team | PPDA | PPDA Against | Challenge Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolding IF | 9.25 | 10.15 | 5.9 |
| Sønderjyske | 9.59 | 13.80 | 6.0 |
| Hvidovre IF | 9.69 | 10.00 | 6.6 |
| Aarhus Fremad | 9.78 | 14.85 | 5.9 |
| Vendsyssel FF | 9.82 | 10.07 | 6.0 |
| Esbjerg fB | 10.48 | 15.49 | 5.4 |
| FC Roskilde | 10.49 | 11.72 | 5.6 |
| Skive IK | 10.58 | 10.88 | 5.3 |
| Brabrand IF | 10.62 | 9.10 | 5.5 |
| AaB | 10.79 | 12.03 | 5.5 |
| FC Helsingør | 11.01 | 11.90 | 5.5 |
| FC Fredericia | 11.15 | 11.24 | 5.7 |
| FC København | 11.18 | 17.16 | 5.2 |
| AB | 11.20 | 10.98 | 5.5 |
| Viborg FF | 11.39 | 11.59 | 5.4 |
| FC Midtjylland | 11.49 | 9.95 | 5.4 |
| B.93 | 11.60 | 9.61 | 5.8 |
| Hillerød Fodbold | 11.61 | 15.67 | 5.5 |
| Brøndby IF | 11.79 | 15.60 | 5.6 |
| Randers FC | 11.87 | 9.88 | 5.2 |
| FC Nordsjælland | 11.91 | 20.06 | 4.9 |
| FA 2000 | 12.04 | 12.94 | 5.3 |
| Næstved Boldklub | 12.14 | 10.77 | 5.4 |
| OB | 12.15 | 10.86 | 5.2 |
| HIK | 12.36 | 12.19 | 4.9 |
| Vejle Boldklub | 12.62 | 9.73 | 5.0 |
| AC Horsens | 12.66 | 8.99 | 5.2 |
| Lyngby Boldklub | 12.84 | 10.88 | 5.2 |
| Hobro IK | 13.12 | 10.47 | 4.8 |
| HB Køge | 13.33 | 11.38 | 5.2 |
| AGF | 13.53 | 11.17 | 5.3 |
| Fremad Amager | 13.69 | 12.29 | 4.6 |
| Thisted FC | 14.86 | 10.57 | 4.5 |
| Middelfart Boldklub | 15.19 | 13.52 | 4.6 |
| Nykøbing FC | 15.72 | 12.37 | 4.8 |
| Silkeborg IF | 21.52 | 14.94 | 4.4 |
PPDA: Opponent passes allowed before intervened PPDA Against: Own passes allowed before intervened Challenge Intensity: Measure of ball-recovery efforts
Data: Wyscout
These metrics highlight Aarhus Fremad’s strategic approach: maintaining an assertive press to regain possession quickly when the opposition has the ball, while also demonstrating strong ball control and resistance to pressure when in possession themselves. This combination of aggressive pressing and press resistance suggests a team that aims to dominate both with and without the ball.
Comparing these metrics across all teams in the dataset provides insights into the varying tactical approaches employed by teams at different levels of Danish football.