Scottish Premiership Football has just kicked off for another season.
Eyes from across the world will be firmly locked on the two giant Glaswegian clubs, Celtic and Rangers.
However, many people are quick to judge the level of talent in Scotland, with there being a multitude of talent across the top divisions.
Last season, the Scottish Championship saw some significant big names competing in the second tier.
Big clubs such as Dundee United and Partick Thistle fought for promotion, while former internationals Aiden McGeady and Tony Watt plied their trade in the division, too.
Some of Scotland’s biggest clubs have recognised this level of quality, loaning out some of their prized prospects last season to the Scottish Championship.
In this tactical analysis and Scottish Premiership scout report, we will provide an in-depth analysis of three players who spent time on loan in the Scottish Championship last season.
This analysis will highlight where the players excelled while on loan within their loan sides tactics and what they must improve if they wish to claim a starting spot at their parent club.
Kanayo Megwa (Airdrieonians: On Loan From Hibernian)
Kanayo Megwa, born and raised in London, signed for Hibernian in 2021.
The 20-year-old had spent time at EFL Championship clubs such as Watford and West Brom before making the move north of the border.
After a successful loan spell in Scottish League 1 with Kelty Hearts, Megwa was loaned out to Airdrieonians for the 2023/24 season.
His performances for the North Lanarkshire club have certainly caught many people’s attention.
Megwa can be utilised in several positions.
Depending on Airdrieonians formation, Megwa played as either a right-back or a right wing-back.
He also proved his versatility by filling in as a right centre-back in a back three and left-back on several occasions.
As seen by Megwa’s heatmap, he didn’t need an invitation to get forward.
Megwa was constantly bombing forward with and without the ball.
Often, h
