Abstract

OZCEYLAN, E.. A mathematical model using AHP priorities for soccer player selection: a case study. S. Afr. J. Ind. Eng. [online]. 2016, vol.27, n.2, pp.190-205. ISSN 2224-7890.  http://dx.doi.org/10.7166/27-2-1265.

The process of player selection in multi-player sports like soccer is a complex multi-criteria problem. In this paper, a two-phase approach is proposed for soccer player selection. In the first phase, the attributes of each player - based on their position within a soccer team - is prioritised using the Analytic Hierarchic Process (AHP). In the second phase, a 0-1 integer linear programming model is developed using the weights of player attributes, and the top performers are determined for inclusion in the team. Finally, a case study on the Turkish soccer club called Fenerbahce is used to illustrate the applicability and performance of the proposed approach.

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