Category: Analysis

Analysis

Euro 2020 analytics: Turkey vs Italy – watch our video analysis

Turkey and Italy kicked off EURO 2020 last night, with the Azzurri managing to win by a comfortable 3-0 scoreline. An own…

June 12, 2021

Analysis

Alan Virginius: Why the 18-year-old is being closely monitored by Bundesliga clubs – scout report

Alan Virginius’ debut season for FC Sochaux in Ligue 2 showed us flashes of his potential since he played a small number of…

June 12, 2021

Analysis

Euro 2020 Preview: How Russia can shock Martinez’s Belgium – tactical analysis

EURO 2020 Group B begins with a clash between Belgium and Russia on Saturday. Although the Red Devils looked a lot stronger…

June 12, 2021

Analysis

Euro 2020 Preview: How Sweden will look to nullify Spain’s impressive positional play – tactical analysis

Spain and Sweden face off against each other in the Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla on Monday night in a highly-anticipated game…

June 12, 2021

Analysis

EURO 2020 Preview: Italy’s midfield magic holds the key to breaking down Turkey – tactical analysis

It’s here, finally. After being pushed back by a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, EURO 2020 finally kicks off on Friday…

June 10, 2021

Analysis

Football Wonderkids: Pedri Has What Spain NEED For Euro 2020 | Tactical Analysis – video

With EURO 2020 almost here, our latest YouTube video, made by RDF Tactics and based on Harshal Patel‘s analysis takes a look…

June 9, 2021

Analysis

Sophia Smith: why history-making forward is a “top prospect” for Portland Thorns – scout report

The NWSL is the home of many excellent footballers, such as former Manchester City Women midfielder Sam Mewis and Wales star Jess…

June 9, 2021

Analysis

Diamond in rough: Why Denis Makarov deserves bigger role in Cherchesov’s EURO 2020 plans – scout report

Going into the EURO 2020, Russia will face a difficult challenge living up to the standards they’ve set for themselves at the…

June 8, 2021

Analysis

UEFA U21 Championship Final: Portugal vs Germany – tactical analysis

On Sunday evening, the 2021 UEFA U21 Championship drew to a close as the tournament’s two best sides competed in the final.…

June 8, 2021

Analysis

Boubakary Soumare: The Lille lynchpin linked to Leicester City – scout report

With the end of club football season, it’s time for the most exciting part of the year for football fans – Transfer…

June 7, 2021

Analysis

Taylor Kornieck at Orlando Pride 2021 scout report – why her attacking impact is fundamental – tactical analysis

Taylor Kornieck has been one of Orlando Pride’s most influential players at the start of this NWSL season as well as during…

June 5, 2021

Analysis

Emi Buendia scout report: Arteta’s solution to Arsenal’s creative struggles?

After a challenging Championship season with a very tight schedule, Norwich City were the team to show consistency and earn promotion back…

June 4, 2021

Analysis

UEFA European U21 Championship: Semi-finals – tactical analysis

The knockout phase of the UEFA European U21 Championship started this week. In the quarter-finals, we saw some interesting matches where European…

June 4, 2021

Analysis

A Long-Throw MASTERPIECE | How Long Throws Helped Cheltenham’s Promotion – video

Our latest analysis video, over on our YouTube channel, looks at Cheltenham Town’s success from long throws this season – the setups,…

June 2, 2021

Analysis

“Strong, fast and powerful”: Why 22y/o talent who “has everything” can lead Barcelona’s backline

Barcelona have had quite a turbulent season in 2020/21. Their Champions League hopes were deflated by a rampant Paris Saint-Germain while back…

June 2, 2021

Analysis

Debinha scout report: why Brazilian is crucial to North Carolina Courage’s tactics

The 2021 NWSL season, the top flight of women’s football in the USA, is well under way, with plenty of teams making their…

June 2, 2021

Analysis

Emery’s Tactics & United’s Struggles – Villarreal 1-1 Manchester United – Europa League Final 2021 – video

The latest Total Football Analysis video, made by RDF Tactics and based on Mak Pakhei’s analysis, is an analysis of the UEFA…

May 29, 2021

Analysis

The best in France: three strengths of Christophe Galtier’s Lille – tactical analysis

Since the Qatar group purchased Paris Saint-Germain in 2011, only Montpellier and Monaco were able to take the Ligue 1 crown off…

May 28, 2021

Analysis

UEFA Europa League Final 2020/21: how Manchester United’s loss to Villarreal reflected its “unsuccessful” season – tactical analysis

The UEFA Europa  League 2020/21 final between Villarreal CF from Spain and Manchester United from England was played at Stadion Miejski in…

May 28, 2021

Analysis

Toni Duggan scout report: which WSL club should the Atletico Madrid striker join?

With the WSL season having reached its conclusion, transfer rumours have begun to circle, with many clubs looking to rebuild over the…

May 27, 2021