# Optimizing decision making for soccer line-up by a quantum annealer

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2112.13668 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2112.13668/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 22 Dec 2021.

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [D-Wave's Nonlinear-Program Hybrid Solver: Description and Performance Analysis](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2410.07980/) (2024)

## Abstract (arXiv)

In this paper an application of D-Wave Systems quantum annealer for optimizing initial line-up of a soccer team is presented. Players and their playing position are selected to maximize the sum of players ratings for both a 4-3-3 attack formation and a 4-2-3-1 medium defensive formation. The problem is stated as a binary quadratic model (BQM) and it is solved in a D-Wave Leap Hybrid Solver. Results are presented and compared with already published results obtained with a classical solver.