Category: Analysis

Analysis

Tactical Analysis: Mark Krikorian’s Florida State Seminoles

Florida State University have consistently had one of the strongest programs over recent years in NCAA women’s soccer and once again this…

April 1, 2021

Analysis

Ascending Amine Adli: Revealing five vital features of Les Violets’ versatile VIP

Toulouse, who were relegated from Ligue 1 last season, are challenging for promotion back to France’s top-flight and one key contributor to…

March 31, 2021

Analysis

“A big asset”: Why Netherlands midfielder is key to Brighton’s WSL progress this season

Brighton and Hove Albion Women are one of those teams that can have rises and falls in the same season. Currently, they…

March 31, 2021

Analysis

Ingrid Syrstad Engen: Why the Wolfsburg’s midfielder is becoming one of Europe’s most-wanted

Ingrid Syrstad Engen is a 22-year-old Norwegian defensive midfielder who plays for Wolfsburg Women and has been excellent in her two seasons…

March 31, 2021

Analysis

Protecting the Zones: How Netherlands’ zonal system and Germany’s disciplined backline cancelled out each other

The 2021 UEFA U-21 Euros featured a clash between old foes Germany and the Netherlands. Both the teams have some exciting youngsters…

March 30, 2021

Analysis

La Masia Mingueza: The Barcelona B centre-back now crucial to Koeman – analysis

After failing to achieve promotion to the Spanish second division last season, some Barcelona B players decided that their spell at the…

March 27, 2021

Analysis

Brilliant Barcelona: How Spanish champions “suffocated” Man City in Champions League crunch

The Women’s Champions League has reached the quarter-final stage, with some mouth-watering ties taking place, including Chelsea Women against German giants Wolfsburg,…

March 26, 2021

Analysis

xG Giakoumakis: The bargain striker who is leading the Eredivisie Golden Boot race

There are many players that start to impress at a very young age, scoring double figures and playing pivotal roles for their…

March 25, 2021

Analysis

‘It’s impossible to do that and succeed’ – How PSG’s masterful movement outclassed lacking Lyon

An Ángel Di María free-kick, a rare goal from Danilo Pereira and a not-so-rare brace from Kylian Mbappé fired Paris Saint-Germain to…

March 23, 2021

Analysis

Adios, Levante. Hola, Madrid: Why 24y/o “assist-producing machine” will get a major move

2020/21 has been a fascinating season for La Liga so far. Not only do we have a proper race on our hands…

March 23, 2021

Analysis

Talented players and good pressing: The key tactical concepts of Valeri Karpin’s FK Rostov

FK Rostov has a 90-year history, but they are not a dominant force in the Russian Premier League. They have not won…

March 22, 2021

Analysis

Set pieces: Analysis of the tactics which make Monaco one of Europe’s deadliest

AS Monaco currently sit fourth in Ligue 1 and four points from leaders Lille, with Niko Kovač’s first season seemingly showing some…

March 20, 2021

Analysis

Torino tweaks: Four key tactical switches that saw them shock Sassuolo

It is no secret that Serie A has played host to some incredible games this season, and this tie between Torino and…

March 20, 2021

Analysis

“Bad signing” Ronaldo – Better alternatives for Real Madrid and Juventus

After Juventus’ elimination from the Champions League against Porto, rumours of Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the club at the end of the season…

March 20, 2021

Analysis

Gerard Moreno 2020/21 – scout report

Gerard Moreno’s career hasn’t been as easy as other’s. He arrived at Villarreal aged just 18 but after playing for their C…

March 19, 2021

Analysis

La Liga Lockdown: Real Madrid’s adaptability abates Atalanta’s attack

When the team sheets were released, there was a genuine sense of surprise that Real Madrid could enter this game playing a…

March 18, 2021

Analysis

Links to Manchester: Who is the 18-year-old Brazilian wonder kid wanted by both sides of the city?

Brazil is the birthplace of many incredible football players and has never stopped producing talents that become big names in the game.…

March 18, 2021

Analysis

Dueling Red Cards: How Real Madrid Femenino piled misery on Atletico Madrid

FC Barcelona leads the Primera Iberdrola by nine points, so this Madrid derby looked to be a defining match for both sides…

March 18, 2021

Analysis

Jonna Andersson: Chelsea’s disciplined Swedish train

Jonna Andersson is a 28-year-old player who has been at Chelsea Women for three years now and has been developing year after…

March 16, 2021

Analysis

“Outstanding talent”: Why 20 y/o sensation compared to David Silva could be Valencia’s saviour

To find a club as huge as Valencia hovering around the 12th place in the table in La Liga is certainly strange.…

March 16, 2021