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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.

Analysis
Using xGold To Identify Karim Benzema’s Replacement At Real Madrid 2023/2024 – Data Analysis
Karim Benzema‘s exit was a quick one. With Saudi Arabia offering €120 million a year, they quickly sealed Benzema’s transfer to Al-Ittihad.…
February 3, 2026
Are elite players developed or recruited by the biggest clubs?
I’m a Real Madrid fan. Guilty as charged. But visiting the hollowed grounds of La Masia has long been a bucket-list item.…
May 30, 2023
Carlo Ancelotti
What went wrong for Real Madrid this season (and how to fix it)? – data analysis
Carlo Ancelotti picked up three trophies this season. Even still, it’s not the season the defending European and La Liga champions hoped…
May 29, 2023
Champions League
It’s impossible to stop Manchester City’s build-up play…so don’t – tactical analysis
This article can make one promise. Read this tactical analysis and you’ll understand how to avoid getting beaten by Manchester City’s build-out.…
May 15, 2023
Coaches
Phil Parkinson Tactics At Wrexham 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis
“Welcome to Wrexham” swept the globe. The social media darlings, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, captured the hearts of football…
April 29, 2025
Ideologues vs Tacticians: The battle for domestic and continental titles
May is the month of champions. League winners are crowned, both continentally and domestically. It’s a time of wild exuberance and the…
April 29, 2023
Analysis
How To Stifle Brighton’s Infamous Build-Up Play Under Roberto De Zerbi Tactics 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis
Can anyone stop this Brighton attack? Chelsea tried over the weekend and we’re handed a 2-1 loss at Stamford Bridge. There was…
September 6, 2025
Fact or Fiction: The truth around international tournament-induced slumps
“Messi is playing poorly.” “Benzema doesn’t look right.” “Enzo Fernández doesn’t look like he’s everything the pundits made him out to be.”…
April 7, 2023
Data Analysis: Why consistent defensive contributions are so difficult
For years, Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool have given no quarter to opponents, attacking opponents with a sense of ruthlessness and relentlessness.…
February 28, 2023
Tactical Analysis: Identifying the best moments to engage opponents
The game’s best pressing teams have an orchestral quality to them. Each movement is heavily synchronized and rhythmic. These sides often alternate…
January 29, 2023
4-2-3-1 Formation
Kim Hellberg Tactics & Formation At IFK Värnamo 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis
Who Is Kim Hellberg? In June, we conducted an analysis of a small club in Sweden that had established itself as the…
November 18, 2025
Data Analysis: The numbers and tactics behind Europe’s best defensive teams
Each manager, player and fan has their preferred pressing system. Some love the aggression of a good high press, others like the…
November 28, 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022: Uruguay’s experimental system backfires as Portugal progresses – tactical analysis
21/06/2021 at Copa America…that’s the last time Uruguay used a three-back system. Nearly a year-and-a-half has passed since that game against Chile.…
December 20, 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022
FIFA World Cup 2022: USA keeps undefeated record vs England at the World Cup – tactical analysis
As the full-time whistle sounded, boos and beer showers rained from the London skies as England supporters voiced their displeasure. After a comprehensive victory…
December 20, 2022
2022 FIFA World Cup Tactical Preview: Mexico
There are four things you can count on in life…death, taxes, Guillermo Ochoa putting on Gold Glove performances at the World Cup,…
October 29, 2022
2022 FIFA World Cup Tactical Preview: Canada
The last time Canada made the World Cup, the Berlin Wall was still intact, the internet was nothing more than a tech…
October 29, 2022
Analysis
Premier League Data Analysis – How New Signings & Transfers Affect Table Position (Part 1)
In a wild summer that saw FC Barcelona pull lever after lever, part of me wondered if an Emperor’s New Groove joke…
February 12, 2025
Tactical Theory: How short centre-backs have a big influence
Lisandro Martinez has had a difficult start to his Manchester United tenure. We’ve all seen the memes targeting his size and, sure…
August 29, 2022
Atlético Madrid
La Liga 2022/23: Atlético Madrid vs Villarreal face early-season six-pointer – tactical preview
With 3-0 wins to open the season, Atlético Madrid and Villarreal enter their week two clash with momentum and high expectations. For…
August 20, 2022
Analysis
Andre Blake: Philadelphia Union’s MVP-calibre keeper – scout report
A couple of weeks ago, this data analysis on the MLS mid-season MVPs put forth the five most impressive candidates from a…
August 13, 2022
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