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Scott Martin

Scott's a senior analyst for TFA, USSF B license holder, and men's assistant coach for Pfeiffer University.

He has consulted national, professional, and university teams and is the author of "Revitalizing Real Madrid - The Tactics and Stats behind Zinedine Zidane's Success" and "The Soccer Parenting Handbook."

Visit https://scottmartinmedia.com/ for Scott's books.

AC Milan
How To Defend Like Paolo Maldini – Tactical Analysis
Who is Paolo Maldini? Few players can boast the longevity of having matched up against both Maradona and Cristiano Ronaldo. In fact,…
September 12, 2025
Analysis
Do Rebuilds Actually Work? The Impact Of New Signings Vs Table Position (Part 2) – Premier League Data Analysis
That’s right, this is Part 2. The initial article, “Rebuild or Ruin: A data analysis on transfer overhauls,” debuted on Total Football…
February 12, 2025
Analysis
Vincent Kompany High Stakes Pressing Tactics 2024/25: Exposing Bayern Munich’s Hidden Flaws
At 0.77 xGA P90, Bayern Munich have arguably been Europe’s top defensive side in 2024/25. That’s really where this article started. Initially,…
January 28, 2025
Analysis
Hansi Flick Barcelona Tactics To Thrash Real Madrid In Supercopa El Clásico – Tactical Analysis
In the build-up to the Super Cup El Clásico, Barcelona’s resounding 4-0 over Real Madrid in October was on everyone’s mind. Was…
January 14, 2025
Analysis
La Liga Or Serie A? Finding A New Club For Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reyna – Data Analysis
It’s time for Giovanni Reyna to find a new home. The USA international has had a few disappointing seasons at Borussia Dortmund…
January 15, 2025
Analysis
From Dynamic To Dull: Sporting CP’s Attack Post-Rúben Amorim 2024/25 – Tactical Analysis
Just weeks ago, you could argue that Sporting CP were one of the game’s most in-form teams. With a 4-1 thrashing of…
December 16, 2024
Ally Sentnor
What We Learned Tracking Every NCAA UNC Women’s Soccer Shot – Data Analysis
UNC’s Anson Dorrance is the most iconic NCAA soccer coach in history. The NCAA wins leader has 934 career wins, emerged victorious…
December 3, 2024
Analysis
Stopping Messi & Co: These Tactical Flaws Could Shatter Inter Miami’s MLS Cup Dreams
As MLS heads into Decision Day, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are on the brink of history. Tata Martino’s team has claimed…
October 7, 2024
Analysis
Louisville City FC Tactical Analysis 2024: The Lethal Attack Fuelling USL Title Hopes
Danny Cruz has got his Louisville City side humming. The former MLS player with Houston, DC, United and Philadelphia has brought an…
September 23, 2024
Analysis
Why Seb Hines Orlando Pride Is A Defensive Wall With Attacking Flair – Tactical Analysis
Back in March, Orlando Pride made waves when they signed Barbara Banda from Shanghai Shengli FC for $740,000. Second in the NWSL…
September 9, 2024
Alexis Wolgemuth
NCAA D1 Women’s Pre-Season Team To Watch 2024 – Scout Report
As the NCAA calendar kicks off and Division 1 men and women are a few matches into their seasons, it’s time for…
August 26, 2024
Analysis
NCAA D1 Men’s Soccer Scouting Report 2024 – Teams To Watch
NCAA Division 1 programs are back on campus. That means it’s time for our Total Football Analysis Preseason Team to Watch. Just…
August 22, 2024
Didier Deschamps
UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Final: Idealism vs pragmatism and the fate of international football in Spain vs France – tactical preview
Talk about a contrast in styles. Spain’s victory over Germany provided one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament. It was…
July 9, 2024
Olympics 2024
Olympic Women’s Football 2024: USA – Tactical Analysis
The Paris Olympics officially bring the Emma Hayes era into full gear. The long-time Chelsea manager, whose side won the WSL over…
August 17, 2024
AS Monaco FC
Under the Microscope: Identifying the defensive underperformers in UEFA’s top leagues – data analysis
The 2023/24 campaign has come to an end for most of Europe, including each of the Big Five leagues. With a full…
June 10, 2024
Álex Baena
UEFA Euro 2024 Tactical Preview: Spain
Even in a transitional period, at least by their lofty standards, Spain enters Euro 2024 as one of the favourites. Featuring a…
October 5, 2024
Analysis
UEFA Euro 2024 Tactical Preview: Portugal
There’s a new sense of excitement and anticipation for Portugal as they enter the Euros. After Roberto Martínez’s squad enjoyed the best…
July 4, 2025
Álex Grimaldo
Bayer Leverkusen Tactics Explained – Case Study On Xabi Alonso Tactics Of Fluid Attacking
With each passing week, Bayer Leverkusen can taste the treble. Having dispatched Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga to achieve a five-point lead,…
May 13, 2025
Analysis
Discover NCAA D1 men’s soccer’s most successful style of play – data analysis
In our February magazine article entitled, “College Soccer: NCAA D1 game model clustering and KPIs derived by machine learning,” we investigated the…
February 5, 2024
College Soccer: NCAA D1 game model clustering and KPIs derived by machine learning
“Success leaves clues. People who succeed at the highest level are doing something differently than everyone else does.” Tony Robbins The American…
January 28, 2024
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