Category: Analysis

Analysis

Abdoulaye Seck: Why is he not a regular starter for Antwerp? – data analysis

Abdoulaye Seck is a 27-year-old central defender for Antwerp in the Belgium First Division A. The Senegalese, Seck, has been identified by…

May 25, 2020

Analysis

Cheick Doucoure 2019/20 – scout report

Mali is one of the strongest nations in Africa when it comes to football and one of the most prolific producers of…

May 22, 2020

Analysis

Bundesliga 2019/20: Hertha Berlin vs Union Berlin – tactical preview

Last weekend the Bundesliga finally returned after a long break due to the corona crisis. While last week we got with Borussia…

May 20, 2020

Analysis

Finding the best centre-backs in La Liga B sides – data analysis

Before getting into the data analysis itself, it’s worth having a look at the Segunda B division in Spain. It’s the third…

May 20, 2020

Analysis

Bundesliga 2019/20: Koln vs Mainz – tactical analysis

After this weekend’s round of fixtures, Jonathan Harding, Author of “Mensch” put an incredibly apt tweet out. It read, “Very on-brand for…

May 19, 2020

Analysis

2. Bundesliga 2019/20: Greuther Furth vs Hamburger SV – tactical analysis

The return of the 2. Bundesliga had a “back to school” feel, the exception being that this is essentially the final term…

May 18, 2020

Analysis

Bundesliga 2019/20: The Bundesliga Preview Part 3 – tactical preview

In this set of three analyses, I have given a brief tactical analysis of all 18 teams in the Bundesliga. I teamed…

May 15, 2020

Analysis

Bundesliga 2019/20: The Bundesliga Preview Part 1 – Tactical Preview

In this set of three analyses, I am going to give a brief overview and tactical analysis of all 18 teams in…

May 13, 2020

Analysis

UEFA Europa League 2011/12: Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United – tactical analysis

Round two of Sir Alex Ferguson vs Marcelo Bielsa! Yesterday, we analysed the first leg of the UEFA Europa League clash between…

May 11, 2020

Analysis

UEFA Europa League 2011/12: Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao – tactical analysis

Sir Alex Ferguson vs Marcelo Bielsa! In the 2011/12 campaign, Manchester United were knocked out in the UEFA Champions League group stages…

May 10, 2020

Analysis

Video: Marcelo Bielsa – His attacking tactics at Leeds United [movements & rotations] – tactical analysis

In this video analysis, we explain the attacking tactics of Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United. Our tactical analysis deals with the attacking…

May 9, 2020

Analysis

Finding the most prolific attackers in the 3. Liga – data analysis

Every club needs a player who is good at scoring goals. However, the general need for prolific goal-scorers doesn’t make it easier…

May 9, 2020

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DFB Pokal 2015: Bayern vs Dortmund – tactical analysis

At the beginning of the past decade, Bayern and Dortmund revived their rivalry and took it to new highs. Mainly, this was…

May 8, 2020

Analysis

Roberto D’Aversa at Parma 2019/20 – tactical analysis

It is hard to look past the astonishing job which Roberto D’Aversa has carried out this season with Parma. The Italian, arguably…

May 8, 2020

Analysis

Leeds United 2019/20: their transition phases – scout report

Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United were unarguably the best team in the EFL Championship this season. Earlier this week, we have published the…

May 6, 2020

Analysis

UEFA Champions League 2013/14 – Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid– tactical analysis

The second leg of the 2014 UEFA Champions League semi-final tie between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich looked to be a match…

May 4, 2020

Analysis

Leeds United 2019/20: their pressing system – scout report

Yesterday, we published an analysis on the rotations and movements of Leeds United under Marcelo Bielsa in the 2019/20 campaign. To further…

May 4, 2020

Analysis

Leeds United 2019/20: their rotations and movements – scout report

Leeds United are undoubtedly the best team in the EFL Championship this season. Their margin with the rest of the teams does…

May 3, 2020

Analysis

Finding the best full-backs in Belgian Pro League – data analysis

This third part of the finding the best players in the Belgian Pro League series will analyze full-backs. This data analysis includes full-backs,…

April 30, 2020

Analysis

Josha Vagnoman 2019/20 – scout report

2. Bundesliga is a really good place to go to if you’re looking for incredibly talented young players with reasonable price. Though…

April 30, 2020