David Seymour

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

Euro 2020: England – tactical analysis

After a positive 2018 World Cup campaign where England reached the semi-final of the competition, there is an ever-high expectation at home…

May 28, 2021

Copa America 2021: Venezuela – tactical analysis

Venezuelan football is going through a rather fruitful period of time, where many of the players in their Copa America squad are…

May 28, 2021

Analysis

Defensively disciplined and dangerous in transition: How Chelsea conquered Real Madrid – tactical analysis

On Wednesday evening, Chelsea hosted Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge in a hotly anticipated semi-final second leg. After a 1-1 draw in…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

PSG vs Man City: Poch’s plans for Pep at the Parc Des Princes – tactical preview

On Wednesday night Paris Saint-Germain will be looking to take a step towards securing their second Champions League final in a row,…

April 26, 2021

Antonio Conte

Rúben Amorim Formation At Sporting CP: The Brilliance Of Their 5-2-3 Pressing Formation – Tactical Analysis

Rúben Amorim’s Preferred Formation This analysis delves into how new Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim’s formation set up out of possession when…

November 5, 2024

Analysis

Quick breaks and defensive organisation: How Poch and PSG held on to go through to the semi-final

On Tuesday evening, European giants PSG and Bayern Munich met in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. Having won…

April 15, 2021

Analysis

Amanda Cromwell’s UCLA Bruins – tactical analysis

The UCLA Bruins are one of the strongest sides in NCAA women’s soccer. Until a recent wobble where they drew with USC…

April 9, 2021

Analysis

Tactical analysis: Eric Bell’s TCU Horned Frogs

TCU went the fall season of 2020 undefeated in NCAA Women’s soccer, with an 8-0-1 record, and have picked up where they…

April 1, 2021

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

Rennes: Analysing their build-up patterns

Rennes are having a slightly underwhelming season. Last season they finished third in Ligue 1, and as a result, competed in the…

March 15, 2021

Analysis

The Erling Haaland Hype: What Makes Him So Good?

People are probably running out of things to say about Erling Haaland. And understandably so, too. It’s been well-publicised that he is…

August 7, 2024

Podcast

The Analysis Interview: Scott Martin

David is joined by fellow TFA analyst Scott Martin, who has just released the book “Revitalizing Real Madrid: The tactics and stats…

September 22, 2021

Bundesliga

Bundesliga bargains: What top players could be available for free this summer?

As we move towards the end of the January transfer window, we can begin to look forward to the summer’s window. This…

January 29, 2021

Analysis

Full of Hoppe: The latest USA youngster to breakout in the Bundesliga

Matthew Hoppe has certainly been a bright light in recent weeks, in what has otherwise been a disastrous season for Schalke. Hoppe’s…

January 22, 2021

5-4-1 Formation

How To Successfully Beat Or Break Down A Low Block In Football – Tactical Theory

Breaking down a low block is something that top sides around the globe can face on a weekly basis. The reason opponents…

February 11, 2026

Analysis

The areas that Borussia Dortmund must fix – and fast – tactical analysis

Borussia Dortmund’s 2020/21 Bundesliga campaign has been nothing short of a disappointment. They started the previous season strong, before falling off the…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Xabi Alonso Tactics In-Possession At Real Sociedad B – Tactical Analysis

It’s perhaps no surprise that Xabi Alonso has moved into management. Alonso seemed to get better with age and was highly valued by Pep…

May 13, 2025

Lluis Cortes: Barcelona Femeni

Lluis Cortes is the 34-year-old Head Coach of FC Barcelona Femini, and has been in this position since 2019, although worked with…

December 21, 2020

Analysis

Gerhard Struber Tactics At New York Red Bulls 2020/2021 – Tactical Analysis

Gerhard Struber’s senior management career is still in its infancy. Now, he took his first senior job only two years ago, after…

June 7, 2025