Rhys Healey 2021/22 scout report: ‘Our Jamie Vardy’ – Connah’s Quay kid turned Toulouse talisman
In a recent interview with The Mirror, Toulouse forward Rhys Healey (180cm/5’10”, 72kg/158lbs) explained “it was a dream come true”...
Timothée Pembélé Scout Report At Paris Saint-Germain 2021/2022: PSG Potential Achraf Hakimi Backup ‘Leader’ Burgeoning At Bordeaux
There was no shortage of expectation placed on Timothée Pembélé (182cm/5’11”, 72kg/158lbs) when he made his debut for Paris Saint-Germain...
Daizen Maeda Scout Report At Yokohama F Marinos 2021 – Why Celtic Want Rapid £990k-Rated Forward ‘Worth Their Weight In Gold’
Daizen Maeda (173cm/5’8”, 68kg/150lbs) is currently the top scorer in one of the most successful football divisions in Asia —...
Omar Daf at Sochaux 2021/22: How ‘immense’ coach’s unwavering belief developed Ligue 2’s most durable defence – tactical analysis
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard (Sochaux) currently sit second in Ligue 2 — trailing only Toulouse who boast an extremely strong squad for...
Why Benoit Badiashile excites Europe’s elite and how he must evolve to validate Monaco’s valuation – scout report
Benoît Badiashile (194cm/6’4”, 75kg/165lbs) has been watched closely by those privy to what Ligue 1, European football’s self-proclaimed “league of...
Ligue 1 2021/22: The essential attacking role of Lens’ wing-backs allowing new star Frankowski to flourish – tactical analysis
Last season, Lens returned to Ligue 1 after a five-season absence and manager Franck Haise helped them to achieve their...
Ligue 1 2021/22: Puel must purge perilous progression problems to end ASSE agony – tactical analysis
Saint-Étienne’s 2021/22 season hasn’t gotten off to a very positive start. Les Verts have only managed to earn four points...
Ligue 1 2021/22: Three tactical tweaks that spotlight Marseille’s evolution under Jorge Sampaoli – tactical analysis
The well-travelled Jorge Sampaoli took charge of Olympique de Marseille back in March with a clear goal in mind, declaring...
Dissecting Dejan Stankovic’s Tactics At Crvena Zvezda – Tactical Analysis
In 1998, Dejan Stanković left Crvena Zvezda, the historic club at which he’d been playing since 1992 when he joined...
Dapo Afolayan: The ex-WHU attacker with ‘a big future’ becoming Ian Evatt’s ace at Bolton – scout report
After spending February until the end of May on loan at Bolton Wanderers last season, playing 21 league games and...
Theo Barbet: Lokomotiva Zagreb’s new maturing 20 y/o centre-back who’s set to soar – scout report
Théo Barbet (184cm/6’0”, 77kg/169lbs) is a left-footed, left-sided centre-back who joined Croatian top-flight side NK Lokomotiva Zagreb from Ligue 2...
Pape Matar Sarr Scout Report At Tottenham Hotspur 2021/2022 – The Versatile 18 Year-Old Who ‘Will Go Very Far’ For Spurs
France’s Ligue 1 is the self-styled ‘League of Talents’. The French top-flight lives up to this moniker by constantly producing...
Romain Faivre Scouting Report At Brest 2021/2022 – Why Brest’s Thierry Henry-Approved Threat Is So In-Demand
Who Is Romain Faivre? Last season, Romain Faivre (180cm/5’11, 74kg/163lbs) forced French football to stand up and take notice. The...
Ligue 1 2021/22: Triumph in transition – how long-time Lyon assistant Baticle fashioned his former side’s defeat to Angers – tactical analysis
This past weekend, Gérald Baticle claimed the biggest scalp yet of his young tenure in charge of Angers as he...
How Bielsa-inspired Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s ‘intense, dynamic football’ is revamping Brazil’s Fortaleza – tactical analysis
In 2013, Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s coaching career began at the same club where his journey as a professional football player...
‘Own part of the match’ – Geir Bakke’s revitalising Lillestrøm rebuild – tactical analysis
After suffering relegation to OBOS-Ligaen in 2019, 2017 Norwegian Cup champions Lillestrøm found themselves in dire need of a rebuild...
Mexico City by way of Madrid: Santiago Solari’s strategy to ‘match the greatness’ of Club America – tactical analysis
Former Argentina international and Newell’s Old Boys academy member Santiago Solari enjoyed an illustrious playing career, winning a Copa Libertadores...
Calvin Stengs Scout Report At OGC Nice 2021/2022: How Nice’s Brand New €15m ‘Baller’ Can Contribute To Their ‘Colossal’ Quest
AZ Alkmaar academy product Calvin Stengs (182cm/6’0”, 74kg/163lbs) has been one of the most closely watched and highly-rated young players...
Andrew Jung: One of Ligue 2’s most wanted – how his potential new club can get the best from him – scout report
With just under a year remaining on his Châteauroux contract, 23-year-old centre-forward Andrew Jung (192cm/6’3”, 82kg/180lbs) is currently one of...
Issa Kabore: How Man City’s promising prospect can star on loan at ‘long admired’ Troyes – scout report
Following his €4.5m move to the eventual 2020/21 EPL champions Manchester City from KV Mechelen in July 2020, Issa Kabore...
