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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
Emi Buendia scout report: Arteta’s solution to Arsenal’s creative struggles?
After a challenging Championship season with a very tight schedule, Norwich City were the team to show consistency and earn promotion back…
June 4, 2021
Copa America 2021: Brazil – tactical analysis
Due to the global pandemic and the postponement of Copa America by a year, Brazil played just four games in 2020. The…
May 28, 2021
EURO 2020: Croatia – tactical analysis
The 2018 World Cup was the greatest tournament in Croatian football history, as they finished as runners-up to France – an outcome…
May 28, 2021
Analysis
Rúben Dias Scout Report At Manchester City 2020/21: Transforming The Citizens Defence – Player Analysis
Pep Guardiola has made a revolution at Manchester City with his distinguished tactics and drive for success. After winning the Premier League…
March 3, 2025
Analysis
Coppa Italia Final 2020/21: Mentality switch or flexibility – what led Juventus to triumph against Atalanta? – tactical analysis
Juventus have had their most inconsistent season in recent years and it seems like Andrea Pirlo still couldn’t find the best strategy…
May 22, 2021
Analysis
Mbappe to the rescue: How his efforts boosted PSG’s confidence to Coupe de France success – tactical analysis
After previously being sidelined due to an injury Kylian Mbappé stepped up and pushed his team PSG forward to the Coupe de…
July 29, 2024
Analysis
In the title pursuit: How Simeone could outwit Koeman’s Barca for his first Camp Nou win in a decade – tactical analysis
Although Atletico Madrid have been holding the lead through the most part of the 2020/21 season, the battle for the La Liga…
May 7, 2021
Analysis
Clinical counter-attacks: How Lazio outwitted Pioli’s naive Milan with pace and intelligence – tactical analysis
The Serie A fight for European spots continued with Lazio’s intelligent 3-0 win over Milan. Stefano Pioli’s team, who spent a few…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
The rising Eagle Simy: How he silently took over the Serie A goalscoring charts – scout report
With a long career in Europe and many ups and downs the 28-year-old Simeon Nwankwo – Simy finally got his chance to…
April 22, 2021
Analysis
Nuno Mendes Scout Report At Sporting CP 2020/2021: Already One Of The Most Wanted Left-backs In Europe At Just 18Y/O – Player Analysis
Some of the most exciting players to watch in world football at the moment are young players under the age of 23.…
June 8, 2025
Analysis
Tuchel vs Guardiola: Who will hold their nerve in a game of FA Cup Russian roulette? – tactical preview
Chelsea and Manchester City, who have both just reached the semi-final stage of the UEFA Champions League are about to meet in…
May 12, 2021
Analysis
Chelsea in control: How Tuchel’s smart decisions tamed Porto’s “dragon” efforts in attack
Chelsea earned a great advantage in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals against Porto, securing a couple of away…
July 26, 2022
Analysis
The new Firmino: Why Arsenal and Chelsea are both chasing 19-year-old Brazilian Kaio Jorge
There’s a new wave of young Brazilians who get compared to some of the most distinguished and talented players in football history.…
April 1, 2021
Analysis
xG Giakoumakis: The bargain striker who is leading the Eredivisie Golden Boot race
There are many players that start to impress at a very young age, scoring double figures and playing pivotal roles for their…
March 25, 2021
Analysis
Links to Manchester: Who is the 18-year-old Brazilian wonder kid wanted by both sides of the city?
Brazil is the birthplace of many incredible football players and has never stopped producing talents that become big names in the game.…
March 18, 2021
Ciccio Caputo: Hitting double figures in Italy
It is no secret that some of the greatest players in football history have come from Italy or have at least played…
March 19, 2021
Analysis
Marvellous Myron: Is AZ’s Boadu worth the hype from the top European clubs? – scout report
The AZ Alkmaar academy has proven to be one of the best academies in Europe lately and quite a few players have…
March 11, 2021
Analysis
Basque approved: How Marcelino’s 4-4-2 has transformed Athletic Club – tactical analysis
Managerial changes are often followed up by a boost in the performance of the teams, but it is rarely followed by consistency…
March 4, 2021
Analysis
Yellow Wall: Haaland heroics overshadow clever Dortmund defensive strategy vs Sevilla – tactical analysis
Sevilla and Borussia Dortmund were expected to display attractive football and put on a show in the first leg of their UEFA…
February 24, 2021
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Papu Gomez Tactics: How far can Sevilla go with the Argentine?
The winter transfer window went well for Sevilla, who are fighting for a top-three place in La Liga this season. They put…
August 5, 2024
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