Fintan O'Reilly

Analysis

Ligue 1 2022/23: Five Promising Players Who Laurent Blanc Must Revive At Lyon – Scout Report

After an underwhelming performance in his first and ultimately only full Ligue 1 campaign in charge of Lyon last term and an…

October 1, 2025

Amad Diallo

Julien Stéphan Tactics At Strasbourg 2022/2023 – Scrutinizing Strasbourg’s Distressing Drop Off

Last season, Julien Stéphan guided Strasbourg to their best Ligue 1 finish since 1980, as they ended 2021/22 in sixth place on…

June 11, 2025

Analysis

Breel Embolo Scout Report At AS Monaco 2022/2023 – How Monaco’s ‘Nuisance’ Is Ensuring ‘A Big Season Awaits’

When Breel Embolo (187cm/6’1”, 88kg/194lbs) joined Monaco this past summer for €12.5m, the 25-year-old right-footed centre-forward declared that he’s “at the right…

September 6, 2025

Óscar García: Exploring the Cruyff-inspired coach’s non-negotiable philosophy

When Johan Cruyff became Barcelona’s manager in 1988, he spearheaded a revolution at the Catalan club in several ways, none more significant…

September 29, 2022

Analysis

Valentin Rongier Scout Report At Marseille 2022/2023: Igor Tudor’s Top Talent – Player Analysis

At the time of writing, Marseille are one of just three Ligue 1 sides to remain undefeated in the league this season,…

July 9, 2025

Analysis

Why ‘incredible’ Junya Ito can conquer his new role at Reims in 2022/23 – scout report

Junya Ito (177cm/5’9”, 66kg/145lbs) joined Ligue 1 Reims from Belgian First Division A side Genk this past summer for €10m, with the…

September 23, 2022

Analysis

Flavius Daniliuc Scout Report – Why Austria U21 is one to watch at Salernitana this season

Flavius Daniliuc’s (188cm/6’2”, 79kg/174lbs) young life in professional football reads as a very eventful one. The right-footed Austrian centre-back started out at…

August 5, 2024

Adil Aouchiche

Adil Aouchiche Scouting Report At Lorient 2022/2023

Paris Saint-Germain academy product Adil Aouchiche (181cm/5’11”, 69kg/152lbs) had been linked with the likes of Arsenal and Juventus two years ago when…

July 7, 2025

Analysis

Ligue 1 2022/23: Lens’ top three tactical keys to dominance in 5-2 thrashing of Lorient – tactical analysis

Lens have got the 2022/23 campaign off to a flying start, taking four wins and one draw from their opening five games.…

September 2, 2022

AIK Fotboll

Yasin Ayari Scout Report At AIK Fotboll 2022/2023 – AIK’s Teen Talent In Central Midfield

Yasin Ayari (172cm/5’8”, 69kg/152lbs) is an 18-year-old central midfielder, plying his trade for one of Sweden’s most successful football clubs, AIK. After…

September 6, 2025

Analysis

Ligue 1 2021/22: How ‘desired’ Ludovic Blas can hone his game amid Lille, Rennes and Benfica links – scout report

Ludovic Blas (180cm/5’10”, 69kg/152lbs) was a key figure in the Nantes side that achieved Coupe de France glory last season, with La…

August 26, 2022

Analysis

Benjamin Bouchouari Scout Report – What Should ASSE Expect From Him In 2022/23?

Benjamin Bouchouari (165cm/5’5”, 65kg/143lbs) is the latest player Ligue 2 Saint-Étienne have recruited to boost their hopes of immediate promotion back to…

August 2, 2024

Analysis

How Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun must improve at Ligue 1 side Reims in 2022/23 to reach his potential – scout report

Arsenal youth academy product Folarin Balogun (179cm/5’10”, 66kg/145lbs) has joined Ligue 1 side Reims on loan for the 2022/23 campaign. The England…

August 12, 2022

Analysis

Lucien Agoumé Scouting Report At Brest 2022/2023 – How The 20-Year-Old In Thriving Under Michel Der Zakarian Tactics

Who Is Lucien Agoumé? Lucien Agoumé (185cm/6’0”, 75kg/165lbs) of Serie A giants Inter Milan spent the 2021/22 season on loan in his…

August 20, 2025

Analysis

Houssem Aouar 2022/23: Why is one-time €60m-rated Pep-approved creator part of Lyon fire sale? – scout report

Lyon’s academy is a hotbed of footballing talent. One of the most exciting talents to have emerged from Les Gones’ youth ranks…

July 29, 2022

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Jimmy Cabot 2022/23: How Clauss’ coveted replacement will modify Lens’ right wing-back position – scout report

Jonathan Clauss (178cm/5’10”, 67kg/147lbs) was Lens’ most prolific assist-provider in Ligue 1 last season, with 10 of his team’s 62 goals (16.13%)…

July 22, 2022

Analysis

El Chadaille Bitshiabu Scouting Report At Paris Saint-Germain 2022/2023: PSG’s 17 Year Old ‘Future Great’ Coming For Kimpembe – Player Analysis

El Chadaille Bitshiabu (196 cm / 6’5”, 82 kg / 180 lbs) is one of the most exciting young talents to have…

May 16, 2025

Analysis

Arnaud Kalimuendo Scouting Report At Lens 2021/2022 – PSG ‘Prolific’ 20-Year-Old Striker

Paris Saint-Germain is blessed with a huge and highly fruitful catchment area of young talent from which they can essentially pick and…

June 17, 2025

Analysis

Sepe Elye Wahi 2021/22: Montpellier’s Golden Boy nominee with as many non-penalty goals as Neymar – scout report

Though Sepe Elye Wahi (184cm/6’0”, 74kg/163lbs) first broke into Montpellier’s first team in the second half of the 2020/21 season, the 19-year-old…

July 1, 2022

Analysis

Monaco 2022/23: How can Les Monégasques rebuild their midfield and replace Tchouaméni – scout report

At the time of writing, Aurélien Tchouaméni’s €100m move from Ligue 1’s third-placed finishers Monaco to La Liga winners and newly-crowned champions…

June 24, 2022