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Karim El-Shesheiny

Karim El-Shesheiny is a professional set-piece and performance analyst. He is passionate about set-pieces and has dedicated most of his time to researching new developments in the field.

Karim is a set-piece coach @ FC Masar, a member of the set-piece team at Beltagy Football Analysis Services & a former Set-Piece Analyst at Zamalek SC. You can follow Karim on X and LinkedIn .

Analysis
How teams can exploit the second wave at corners and how to defend against it – set-piece analysis
The second wave of corners starts when a defender or the goalkeeper hits the ball away, or the cross passes the players…
October 24, 2023
Analysis
The benefits of nods and flicks at corner kicks and how to defend against them – set-piece analysis
With the development of teams in set-piece analysis and thus protecting the critical areas in the corners and marking the distinguished attackers…
October 17, 2023
Analysis
Ligue 1 2023/24: Why Lens struggle to defend out-swinging corner kicks – set-piece analysis
Lens started this season poorly in Ligue 1, where they occupy 14th place with eight points after eight matches, after being second…
October 10, 2023
Analysis
Will Still Coaching Style At Stade De Reims 2023/2024: Analyzing Their Effective Corner Routines – Set-Piece Analysis
Reims are in third place in Ligue 1, having accumulated 13 points after seven matches. They are one point behind Monaco and…
February 10, 2026
Egypt
Rui Vitória Tactics & Coaching Style: A Closer Look At Egypt’s Diverse Corner Kick Routines
The Egyptian Football Association announced the appointment of Rui Vitória as the new coach of the Egyptian national team on July 12,…
March 20, 2025
Analysis
Talleres Córdoba 2023: Analysing their efficient and diverse corner routines – set-piece analysis
Talleres Córdoba occupied second place in the first phase of the Argentine Primera División, scoring 42 goals as the second strongest attacking…
September 26, 2023
Analysis
Belgian First Division A 2023/24: How Gent’s varied corner routines help them to lead the league – set-piece analysis
Gent occupies first place in the Belgian Pro League with 14 points from six matches, with a difference of three goals from…
September 19, 2023
Analysis
Saudi Pro League 2023/24: How set-piece superiority is taking Al-Taawoun to success – set-piece analysis
Al-Taawoun is currently ranked second in the Saudi Pro League, after Al-Hilal, who is in first place. Both teams have achieved 13…
September 12, 2023
Allsvenskan
Djurgårdens 2023: Analysing Allsvenskan’s most devastating attacking corner routines – set-piece analysis
Djurgårdens are fourth in the Allsvenskan with 40 points from 22 matches — eight behind the leaders, IF Elfsborg, with 48 points.…
September 5, 2023
Al Ahly: Their set piece weaknesses explained
Al Ahly have won the Egyptian Premier League title with a 10-point difference from their closest competitors, Pyramids, having the best attack…
August 28, 2023
Analysis
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: Botafogo’s Attacking Corner Routines – Set Piece Analysis
Botafogo occupy first place in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A with 48 points, 11 ahead of Palmeiras in second place, with both having…
August 25, 2024
Analysis
Man City 2023/24: Researching their routines in attacking free kicks – set-piece analysis
Man City finished their previous season by winning a historic treble. They achieved the Premier League, the FA Cup, and UEFA Champions…
November 6, 2023
Analysis
The art of short corners: Part two — defending against effective short corner strategies – set-piece analysis
Recently, many teams have opted for the short corner and increased its importance to face the good teams at defending systems in…
August 15, 2023
Analysis
The art of short corners: Part one – attacking with superiorities, direct play to the rebound zone, mismatch and orientation – set-piece analysis
Many teams sometimes resort to the short corner once in a while, but it seems from the pre-season matches that it has…
August 8, 2023
Analysis
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Why stellar set-plays are not to blame for hosts New Zealand’s early exit – set-piece analysis
New Zealand‘s journey in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 has ended after a spirited yet scoreless draw with Switzerland in Dunedin…
August 1, 2023
2023/24 Premier League Preview: West Ham United
West Ham United finished in a disappointing 14th place last season, scoring only 42 goals and conceding 55 goals. The Hammers, under…
July 31, 2023
AC Milan
Breaking Down Four Defending Strategies At Indirect Free-Kicks – Set-Piece Analysis
Set-pieces are an integral part of the higher levels of football, as distinguished teams continually look for any potential way to gain…
April 17, 2026
Analysis
DC United Tactics 2023: Revealing Wayne Rooney’s Successful Attacking Corner Schemes – Set-Piece Analysis
DC United occupy ninth place in the Eastern Conference of MLS at the time of writing, with 30 points after 24 rounds.…
August 18, 2025
Analysis
Zamalek 2022/23: Their creative corner routines with Juan Carlos Osorio – set-piece analysis
Juan Carlos Osorio became the new head coach of Zamalek’s football team on 14th April 2023, when the title holders were in…
July 11, 2023
Analysis
Liverpool 2022/23: Dissecting their ideas in defending free kicks – set-piece analysis
Liverpool finished their Premier League season in fifth place. Consequently, they will not play in the UEFA Champions League next year and…
July 5, 2023
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