How to train your mind to make quick decisions in football matches

In modern football, the difference between arriving first or arriving late, between succeeding or failing, often lies not in the legs but in the ability to interpret what is happening around you. The game has accelerated and spaces are constantly shrinking, which forces players to process information in fractions of a second. Training the mind has become a fundamental pillar of performance, on the same level as physical or technical preparation.

During a match, the player’s mind analyses positions...