Category: Analysis

4-3-3 Formation

Newcastle United Vs Manchester City [2–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: Why Pep Guardiola Tactics Struggled At St. James’ Park – Tactical Analysis

Manchester City suffered their fourth defeat of the season to Newcastle United in Gameweek 12 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. Manchester City…

February 4, 2026

Analysis

James Rodríguez Scout Report At Copa America 2024 – Player Analysis

While he has not had his best time recently at the club level, James Rodríguez has shown the quality he still possesses at…

February 4, 2026

Analysis

Using xGold To Identify Karim Benzema’s Replacement At Real Madrid 2023/2024 – Data Analysis

Karim Benzema‘s exit was a quick one. With Saudi Arabia offering €120 million a year, they quickly sealed Benzema’s transfer to Al-Ittihad.…

February 3, 2026

Analysis

Tyrique George Scout Report At Chelsea 2025/2026: The Blues’ Next Cobham Gem — Player Analysis

There have been a plethora of talents to have come through Chelsea’s academy over the years. However, due to the high volume…

February 3, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

Manchester United Vs Fulham [3–2] – Premier League 2025/2026: How United Won Despite Structural Gaps – Tactical Analysis

Manchester United continued their winning run by defeating Fulham in Gameweek 24 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. The victory at Old…

February 3, 2026

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Horst Steffen Tactics At Werder Bremen 2025/2026: Why The Experiment Failed – Tactical Analysis

Werder Bremen announced the departure of head coach Horst Steffen over the weekend, bringing an abrupt end to the tactical experiment that began…

February 3, 2026

Analysis

Axel Disasi Scout Report At Chelsea 2025/2026: Where Should The Former €45m Defender Go Now? – Player Analysis

Axel Disasi joined Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for a €45m fee, but has not made the impact that Chelsea fans,…

February 3, 2026

Analysis

Finding The Next Dayot Upamecano: Data-Driven Recruitment Tactics To Find Dominant Defenders

It feels like a lifetime ago that I last posted an article for Total Football Analysis, but in the end, the itch…

February 3, 2026

Analysis

Douglas Luiz Scout Report At Nottingham Forest 2025/2026: Is His Aston Villa Return A Mistake? – Player Analysis

Douglas Luiz caught European attention when he joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester City for the 2019/2020 season. After four years…

February 2, 2026

Analysis

Jérémie Boga Scout Report At Atalanta – Player Analysis

Тhe changes in Atalanta’s squad continue, and they will need to adjust once more after losing another one of their best performers,…

February 2, 2026

Analysis

Bruno Fernandes Scout Report At Manchester United 2022/2023: Should Incoming Man United Manager Build Team Around The Portuguese Playmaker?

Ever since arriving from Sporting CP in a deal worth €55 million, Bruno Fernandes has been a game-changer for Manchester United. Rewind…

February 2, 2026

Analysis

Ricardo Pepi Scout Report At FC Dallas – Player Analysis

FC Dallas have a formidable reputation among American football academies. Most would agree that they are the country’s premier youth development club.…

February 2, 2026

Analysis

Marco Palestra Scout Report At Cagliari 2025/2026: Who Is Serie A’s Breakout Right-Back? – Player Analysis

Marco Palestra is a highly talented right-back who is currently playing for Cagliari on loan from Atalanta. The Italian is being monitored by…

February 2, 2026

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Adama Traoré Scout Report At Fulham 2025/2026: Can He Save West Ham United? – Player Analysis

Barcelona-produced Adama Traoré has left Fulham to join West Ham United to help their bid to avoid relegation. He joined them for a reported €2.3m loan…

February 2, 2026

4-2-3-1 Formation

Brighton Vs Everton [1–1] – Premier League 2025/2026: Build-Up Control Meets Direct Threat – Tactical Analysis

Brighton & Hove Albion hosted Everton in Gameweek 24 of the 2025/2026 edition of the Premier League. The match ended in a…

February 2, 2026

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Euro 2024 Scout Report – Barış Yılmaz, Georges Mikautadze, Jaka Bijol, Kristjan Asllani, Davide Frattesi

Major international tournaments can always be relied upon to provide anticipation and excitement, allowing fans to watch some of the best players…

February 1, 2026

Analysis

Phil Foden Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: Pep Guardiola’s Complete Interior – Player Analysis

Operating predominantly as an attacking midfielder, left or right winger, or occasionally as a false nine, Phil Foden combines technical proficiency with…

February 1, 2026

Analysis

Conor Gallagher Scout Report At Tottenham Hotspur 2025/2026: High-Intensity Balance For A Midfield In Transition – Player Analysis

Conor Gallagher came through the Chelsea academy system with very high expectations. People thought he could be the future of the England…

February 1, 2026

Analysis

Oscar Bobb, Ronald Araújo & Myles Lewis-Skelly Scout Report 2025/2026: Smart Moves For Development – Recruitment Analysis

The winter window has a unique influence on football because it can change a season and sometimes even the trajectory of a…

February 1, 2026

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PSG Vs Newcastle United [1–1] – Champions League 2025/2026: A Tactical Arm-Wrestle In Paris – Tactical Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain arrived at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night with the intention of confirming their direct qualification to the Round…

February 1, 2026