David Seymour

Ajax Amsterdam

Erik Ten Hag Tactics & Formations At Ajax Amsterdam 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Who Is Erik Ten Hag? Following the sacking of Marcel Keizer in December 2017, Erik ten Hag took over as the manager of…

December 7, 2025

Tanguy Nianzou: Bayern Munich’s French centre-back sensation

Tanguy Nianzou is a name that will be familiar to many fans of the Bundesliga — or, for that matter, people who…

May 30, 2022

Analysis

Benjamin Bourigeaud 2021/22: Rennes’ creative force leading the way in Ligue 1 – scout report

Benjamin Bourigeaud is a 28 year-old French winger currently playing for Rennes in the French Ligue 1. Bourigeaud is having a particularly…

May 3, 2022

Analysis

Yéremy Pino Scout Report At Villareal 2021/2022 – The Teenage Winger Liverpool Must Be Wary Of

As the Champions League Semi-Finals approach, Yeremi Pino is a name that will become more familiar to fans of football who are…

August 27, 2025

Tactical Analysis: Five interesting free-kick routines

Set-pieces can be the difference between a win, loss or draw, and in the modern game where teams are looking for whatever…

April 24, 2022

Tactical Analysis: Coaching breaking lines

When in possession and looking to play forward, breaking the lines of an opposition’s defensive shape can be the most difficult process.…

May 25, 2022

Analysis

Thijs Dallinga 2021/22: The Dutch marvel at Excelsior – scout report

Thijs Dallinga has been a revelation for Excelsior this season in the Dutch Eerste Divisie – the second tier of football in…

April 19, 2022

Analysis

Gaetan Laborde 2021/22: The centre-forward lighting up Ligue 1 – scout report

Gaetan Laborde is a 27-year-old centre-forward currently playing in the French Ligue 1 with Rennes. Laborde has been a standout out this…

April 12, 2022

Analysis

Marco Grull 2021/22: The Rapid winger in Vienna – scout report

Marco Grüll is a 23-year-old left-winger currently playing for Rapid Wien in the Austrian Bundesliga. Grüll is in the middle of having…

April 5, 2022

Analysis

Aaron Hickey 2021/22: The Scottish full-back coveted by AC Milan – scout report

Aaron Hickey represents the next elite Scottish full-back to grace a top European League. Hickey joined Serie A side Bologna from Scottish…

March 29, 2022

Analysis

Erling Haaland Scout Report At Borussia Dortmund 2021/2022 – Breaking Down His Movement & Style Of Play

What Makes Erling Haaland So Good? Erling Haaland is a unique talent in many ways. As a youth international, he scored nine…

September 11, 2025

AC Milan

5 Different Kick Off Routines From Liverpool, Atlético Madrid, AC Milan, Watford, Bournemouth – Tactical Theory

Even by our own standards at Total Football Analysis, this tactical theory article is on the niche side, I understand. However, details…

December 21, 2024

Analysis

Borna Sosa 2021/22: The Croatian left-back being monitored by Premier League clubs – scout report

Borna Sosa is a 24-year-old Croatian left-back currently playing for Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga. Sosa, an international with Croatia, has been…

March 22, 2022

1. FSV Mainz 05

Karim Onisiwo 2021/22: The under-the-radar creator partnering Burkardt at Mainz – scout report

Karim Onisiwo is a 29 year-old Austrian centre-forward currently playing for Mainz 05 in the German Bundesliga. He had played the entirety…

March 8, 2022

Analysis

League Cup Final 2021/22: The key tactical battles in Liverpool’s cup final win over Chelsea – tactical analysis

On Sunday, February 27th, Liverpool took on Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in the EFL Cup Final. After a fascinating 90 minutes had…

March 1, 2022

Jack Wilshere: Why he still has more to offer

Jack Wilshere had been without a club since the end of last season, where he spent the second period of the 2020/21…

February 27, 2022

Jesper Lindstrom: How has he performed at Eintracht Frankfurt?

Eintracht Frankfurt have had a mixed season thus far. They had a rocky start to the season, with just six points from…

February 27, 2022

Analysis

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg Scout Report At Spurs 2021/2022: Why Spurs’ Midfield Man Could Be A Bargain Acquisition For Top Teams In Europe This Summer

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg is a Danish central midfielder, currently playing for his national team and in the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur. Since…

January 27, 2025

Analysis

Marcus Edwards 2021/22: The English winger quietly developing in Portugal – scout report

Marcus Edwards will be a name familiar to many, particularly Tottenham fans, due to the youngster’s previous spell with Spurs. He came…

February 15, 2022

Analysis

Bundesliga 2021/22: Dortmund’s defensive woes allow Leverkusen to hit five – tactical analysis

This previous Sunday Borussia Dortmund faced Bayer Leverkusen in a Bundesliga fixture with the hosts having an eight-point lead over their visiting…

February 8, 2022