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David Astill

David Astill is a freelance sports analyst who is currently Head of Women's Football at Total Football Analysis and also writes content for his own Substack page.

He has written about the women's game in many different countries and has been a guest on podcasts and radio shows to offer an expert opinion on topics connected to women's football.

He is a supporter of Liverpool FC and Leicester Tigers.

Analysis
The Azzurri’s Action List: What Italy Must Address Ahead Of The Euro 2024 Knockout Rounds – Scout Report
Whilst they came into Euro 2024 as the defending champions, there weren’t many who gave Italy a chance of retaining the trophy,…
January 27, 2026
Analysis
Resurgent Romania: The tactical brilliance of their Euro 2024 win over Ukraine – tactical analysis
When reading an analysis piece of a modern football match, the same themes of performance tend to dominate the text. Aspects such…
June 19, 2024
Analysis
The Second Coming: Why Utah Royals’ NWSL return has yet to take off – scout report
When the NWSL announced that one of the two expansion sides entering the league in 2024 would be Utah Royals, there was…
June 13, 2024
Adalberto Carrasquilla
Copa América 2024 Tactical Preview: Panama
Whilst Panama are not a team with a strong record on the global stage, having achieved qualification for the World Cup finals…
August 22, 2024
Ángel Di María
Copa América 2024 Tactical Preview: Argentina
The quadrennial Copa América tournament has always been an exciting event in the football calendar, with it constantly attracting swathes of football…
August 22, 2024
Analysis
Soaring to the Suo-mmit: Why HJK Helsinki could be Kansallinen Liiga champions-in-waiting – scout report
The Kansallinen Liiga might not be one of the most prestigious leagues in the European women’s game, but there is no doubt…
June 6, 2024
Ádám Lang
UEFA Euro 2024 Tactical Preview: Hungary
Whilst Spain and the Netherlands have been instrumental in shaping European football tactically into what it is today, others have a rich…
May 19, 2025
Aitana Bonmatí
Triple Threat: The Tactics Behind Barcelona’s Third UWCL Title Success – Tactical Analysis
The 2021/22 Women’s Champions League final, which took place in Turin, saw Barcelona Femení and Lyon Féminin meet for the fourth time…
March 20, 2025
Alba Cerrato
Alba Cerrato Scout Report At Spain U-17: La Roja’s Shining Light And MVP Of The 2024 Women’s Euro U-17 – Player Analysis
Whilst much of the weekend’s focus in the European women’s game was on the intense title battles taking place in various locations…
June 19, 2025
Analysis
Champions’ Playbook: Naoki Kusunose’s title-winning tactics at Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies 2023/24 – tactical analysis
Japan has always been a powerhouse in the global women’s game, with the Asian nation producing some outstanding talent over the years,…
May 15, 2024
Analysis
Ferreras’ Formula: Deportivo Femenino’s 2023/24 promotion strategies revealed – tactical analysis
With Barcelona Femení’s fifth consecutive Liga F title mathematically confirmed following the weekend’s win at Granada Femenino, there is not much left…
May 8, 2024
Analysis
Lia O’Leary Scout Report At Shamrock Rovers Women 2024
When Shamrock Rovers Women announced their intention to end their state of dormancy and re-enter the Women’s Premier Division, many expected them…
February 6, 2026
Raised from the Ashes: Pogoń Szczecin’s recovery road to potential silverware
When looking back at the roots of the women’s game in Europe, it might surprise some people to learn that one of…
April 29, 2024
Analysis
Chelsea’s Triumph: The Blues’ winning UWCL strategy in ‘fascinating tactical battle’ with Barcelona – tactical analysis
Following their Continental Cup final defeat to Arsenal Women and their departure at the hands of Manchester United Women in the Women’s…
April 24, 2024
Analysis
Kansas City Current 2024: Strengthening their ‘painfully vulnerable’ defensive line for victory – scout report
When taking a cursory glance at the NWSL table, what immediately catches the eye is that Kansas City Current is sitting atop…
April 17, 2024
Analysis
Gabriela Rodríguez 2024: Colombia’s 18 y/o sensation ‘capable of producing magic’ – scout report
With more and more countries investing in their domestic women’s leagues each year, the variety of markets that major clubs around the…
March 20, 2025
Analysis
UEFA Women’s Euro 2025: Five players set to dazzle in qualifying – scout report
Whilst domestic competitions have been providing fans of the women’s game with plenty to enjoy over the past few weeks, this weekend…
April 3, 2024
Unified Club Ethos: How clubs can implement a singular playing style across both Men’s and Women’s teams
With an estimated 250 million active players at all levels of the game, there is no doubt that association football is the…
April 2, 2024
Analysis
‘The end of an era’: How rising FC Bayern’s defeat of fading Wolfsburg represents changing Frauen-Bundesliga dynamics – tactical analysis
For the last 10 years, the Frauen-Bundesliga has been a tale of two teams battling it out with each other to secure…
March 27, 2024
Analysis
Fleury 91’s ‘Hot Prospect’: Understanding The Global Frenzy Around Rosemonde Kouassi – Scout Report
When it comes to scouting up-and-coming talent in the modern women’s game, one place that should always be looked at is Africa.…
September 8, 2024
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