Category: Formations

4-1-4-1 Formation

Cesc Fàbregas Tactics At FC Como 1907 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Cesc Fàbregas was tasked with overseeing the project of FC Como on their promotion to Serie A. The club made several transfers…

April 22, 2026

3-4-2-1 Formation

Ayden Heaven Scout Report At Manchester United 2025/2026: A High Ceiling Modern Centre-Back – Player Analysis

Ayden Heaven is a 19-year-old left-footed centre-back who stands at 6’2″, currently playing for Manchester United and representing England at the U18…

April 20, 2026

3-4-3 Formation

Marc Cucurella Scout Report At Chelsea 2022/2023 – How The Versatile Spaniard Can Improve Chelsea’s Defence

After arriving on the South coast last summer for around £16 million, the versatile Spanish defender joined European giants Chelsea in a…

April 20, 2026

5-3-2 Formation

The Rise Of The Back Five In League Two 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

In League Two this season, the top seven features six sides that predominantly play a five-at-the-back formation. Doncaster Rovers are the only…

April 17, 2026

4-4-2 Formation

Andoni Iraola Tactics At Rayo Vallecano 2022/2023: How Iraola Positional Play Ideas Are Thriving In La Liga – Tactical Analysis

In 2015, Andoni Iraola decided to leave Athletic Club Bilbao after a 15-year stay. Commonly a right back, he was an outstanding player for…

April 17, 2026

4-4-2 Formation

4-4-2 Formation Booming In La Liga 2019/20: Why It Became Spanish League´s Favorite System – Tactical Analysis

For the first time in many years, 4-4-2 has returned as La Liga‘s formation of choice in 2019/20. After years of domination…

April 17, 2026

3-4-2-1 Formation

Using Wingers In Central Roles: Crystal Palace, Liverpool & PSG Tactics 2024/2025 – Tactical Theory

Football is an ever-changing sport, with no two seasons ever being the same, and the game constantly evolving. As each year passes,…

April 17, 2026

3-4-3 Formation

Defence-First Tactics To Avoid Relegation Like Alexander Blessin’s St. Pauli & José Bordalás’s Getafe 2024/2025 – Tactical Theory

Sir Alex Ferguson once said, ‘Attack wins games, defence wins titles’. However, for coaches like Alexander Blessin and José Bordalás, who are…

April 17, 2026

3-5-2 Formation

Real Madrid Vs Bayern Munich [1-2] Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg 2025/2026: Vincent Kompany Press & Structure Take Control – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich met once again in the UEFA Champions League, two years after their previous knockout encounter, but this…

April 9, 2026

4-1-4-1 Formation

Sporting CP Vs Arsenal [0-1] Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg 2025/2026: A Narrow Win Built On Defensive Control – Tactical Analysis

Sporting CP hosted Arsenal for the first leg of the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League quarter-final at Estádio José Alvalade. The Gunners ended…

April 9, 2026

3-4-2-1 Formation

Napoli Vs AC Milan [1–0] – Serie A 2025/2026: Antonio Conte Adjustments Break The Deadlock – Tactical Analysis

Napoli hosted AC Milan at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for Gameweek 31 of Serie A 2025/2026 in a clash that was decisive…

April 8, 2026

3-4-2-1 Formation

Inter Milan Vs AS Roma [5–2] – Serie A 2025/2026: How Cristian Chivu Tactics Restored Attacking Cohesion At San Siro – Tactical Analysis

Inter Milan hosted AS Roma at the San Siro and successfully protected their Serie A lead following a difficult period. Inter Milan exploited the international…

April 7, 2026

3-5-2 Formation

Nico Schlotterbeck Scout Report At Borussia Dortmund 2025/2026: The Top Ball-Playing Centre-Back On The Market? – Player Analysis

In the rapidly shifting landscape of elite European football, the left-footed centre-back has transitioned from a tactical luxury to a fundamental structural…

April 5, 2026

3-4-2-1 Formation

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Playoff Final: Sweden Vs Poland – Tactical Preview

Sweden host Poland at the Strawberry Arena for the finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs in Path B. Sweden have earned…

March 31, 2026

3-5-2 Formation

2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Playoff Final: Bosnia And Herzegovina Vs Italy – Tactical Preview

Italy will travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina to face their national team at Stadion Bilino Polje in Zenica, as both teams reached…

March 30, 2026

4-3-3 Formation

Franco Mastantuono Scout Report At River Plate 2025: Real Madrid’s Answer To Lamine Yamal? – Player Analysis

Only five players have made their debut for the Argentinian national team before turning 18 years old. Ernesto Brown and Gootlob Weiss…

March 30, 2026

3-5-2 Formation

Italy Vs Northern Ireland [2-0] – 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification Playoff Semi-Final – Tactical Analysis

Italy faced Northern Ireland at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Playoff semi-finals, and Italy secured their advancement…

March 29, 2026

3-5-2 Formation

Fiorentina Vs Inter Milan [1–1] – Serie A 2025/2026: I Nerazzurri’s Lack Of Control – Tactical Analysis

Fiorentina hosted Inter Milan at Stadio Artemio Franchi for Gameweek 30 in Serie A in a very entertaining and competitive match that saw…

March 24, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

Arsenal Vs Manchester City [0–2] – EFL Cup Final 2025/2026: Pressing Structure & Box Presence – Tactical Analysis

Arsenal took on Manchester City in the 2025/2026 EFL Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The Cityzens came out on top with a score…

March 24, 2026

2-4-4 Formation

FIFA World Cup 2026: Italy’s Attacking Blueprint For Qualification – Data Analysis

With UEFA’s FIFA World Cup playoffs set to take place over the next week, Italy find themselves once again staring down the…

March 23, 2026