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Lorihanna Balabanova (née Shushkova)

Lorihanna Balabanova (née Shushkova) is a senior analyst for TFA.

She is a performance consultant and tactical analyst for professional and non-professional teams, players and coaches. She provides scouting solutions to agents and develops recruitment strategies for clubs.

Her background in sports journalism and the betting industry enhances her expertise even more.

Lorihanna is interested in all aspects of the beautiful game and admires intelligent deep-lying playmakers.

Analysis
TFA 2025 Breakout XI: Ethan Nwaneri Scouting Report At Arsenal 2024/2025
The Hale End has produced a fair few exciting talents over the past few years. Some have already made their way to…
November 19, 2025
Aleksandar Mitrović
UEFA Euro 2024 Tactical Preview: Serbia
Serbia’s path to Group C of the 2024 UEFA Men’s Euro wasn’t as easy as expected, considering the number of star players…
September 9, 2024
ACF Fiorentina
Michael Kayode Scout Report: Why Arsenal And Barcelona Want The 19-Year-Old Full-back
Who Is Michael Kayode? The full-back role has certainly transformed into one of the most important ones in modern football. The big…
September 27, 2024
Ilia Gruev Jr.: Leading Leeds’ charge to EFL promotion
Leeds United are trying to earn their way back to the Premier League with a convincing performance under Borussia Mönchengladbach’s ex-manager Daniel…
February 23, 2024
Jürgen Henn: Free agent (formerly Flora Tallinn)
The Estonian Meistriliiga has been dominated by Flora Tallinn in recent years, with the club winning the league four times in five…
January 3, 2024
Analysis
Roberto De Zerbi Tactics At Sassuolo 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis
If you follow Italian football and are always on the lookout for young, innovative coaches with distinguished vision, the name Roberto De Zerbi likely…
June 7, 2025
Analysis
Jérémy Doku Scout Report At Manchester City 2023/2024: How The Belgian Fits Into Pep’s Plans – Player Analysis
Jérémy Doku was one of Manchester City’s four major transfers in the summer of 2023, brought in as a long-term investment, similar…
November 10, 2025
Gian Piero Gasperini
Gian Piero Gasperini: How His New Recruits Will Help Atalanta Challenge For Europe
Atalanta had a busy summer underlined by a few significant transfers in and out of the club. The manager Gian Piero Gasperini…
September 23, 2024
2023/24 Premier League Tactical Preview: Liverpool
The 2023/24 season is expected to be a season of change for Liverpool after their unconvincing performance in the last Premier League…
July 31, 2023
Euro U21: Portugal – tactical analysis
The Portugal U21 team have had a successful qualifying campaign securing their spot in the tournament with nine wins and one draw.…
May 30, 2023
Union Berlin: Their evolution into title contenders
Bayern Munich have dominated the Bundesliga over the past decade, leaving little chance for the other teams to compete for the title.…
May 4, 2023
Analysis
Pedro Gonçalves Scout Report At Sporting CP 2022/2023: How The 24-Year-Old Established Himself As A Leading Figure – Player Analysis
Sporting CP lost one of their best performers, Bruno Fernandes, in 2020, and there was doubt whether the team would be able…
June 4, 2025
Analysis
Serie A preview: How can Atalanta stop Napoli’s dominance – tactical analysis
There are a few European teams that have been utterly dominant in the 2022/23 season and while some of them are regularly…
November 4, 2022
Analysis
2022 FIFA World Cup Tactical Preview: Denmark
Denmark are one of the teams that although they mightn’t be favourites in the FIFA World Cup 2022, are expected to display…
August 7, 2025
Analysis
What are the three main issues that could cost Allegri his job with Juventus? – scout report
A few of the big European teams have been struggling since the start of the season, bringing surprising results in the leagues…
October 28, 2022
Analysis
Premier League 2022/23: Why United’s win over Tottenham was their best display under ten Hag yet – tactical analysis
Manchester United’s new identity under Erik ten Hag has started to show and their performance against Tottenham Hotspur proved it. The team…
October 21, 2022
Analysis
UEFA Champions League 2022/23: Why Barcelona’s intensity wasn’t enough against Inter’s experience – tactical analysis
A dramatic game at Camp Nou against Inter, which ended in a 3-3 draw, gave Barcelona some last hope that they can…
October 14, 2022
AC Milan
Serie A 2022/23 preview: How can Allegri find the best tactical solution to lead Juventus past shaken Milan? – tactical analysis
Both Milan and Juventus didn’t have the best start to the 2022/23 season with the teams failing to show consistency and having…
July 27, 2024
Analysis
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Scouting Report At Napoli: Why Neapolitans Call Him “Kvaradona”
After failing to finish where they wanted last season, Napoli’s 2022/23 campaign started impressively with them sitting atop the league at the…
January 14, 2025
AC Milan
Ismaël Bennacer Scout Report At AC Milan 2022/2023: The Rossoneri’s Unsung Hero This Season – Player Analysis
Each season, some players are spotlighted and described as “key” for their teams, and there are players who are crucial, but no…
March 8, 2025
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