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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
Ricardo Pepi Scout Report At FC Dallas – Player Analysis
FC Dallas have a formidable reputation among American football academies. Most would agree that they are the country’s premier youth development club.…
February 2, 2026
Copa América 2021
Copa America 2021: Analytical trends from the tournament – data analysis
2021 Copa América ended with a dream final, a 28-year trophyless drought smashed and a first international title for Lionel Messi. Pre-tournament…
July 30, 2021
Tactical Theory: A comprehensive guide to direct possession
Often when you hear someone speak about direct vs possession football, you’ll find “direct” used in a pejorative manner. Whereas possession is…
July 25, 2021
Data Analysis
Euro 2020: Analytical trends from the tournament – data analysis
After a month of constant football viewing, we can collectively catch our breath. With the days equally split between Euro 2020 and…
July 16, 2021
Cade Cowell: Why European giants are monitoring the American starlet
Cade Cowell first took the league by storm as a 15-year-old, becoming the youngest homegrown signing in MLS history. As a U15…
June 29, 2021
Euro 2020
Euro 2020: Pogba and Sanches steal the show, Portugal and France survive the Group of Death – tactical analysis
The marquee match of the group stage featured a rematch of the 2016 Euro championship game, Portugal vs France, the European champs…
June 25, 2021
Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti Returns, But Did Real Madrid Hire The Right Coach? – Tactical Analysis
When Zinedine Zidane announced he was leaving Real Madrid for the second time in three years, the inevitable rumour mill found momentum.…
May 21, 2025
Copa America 2021: Chile – tactical analysis
Chile’s Golden Generation is one of the big storylines of the Copa America, but not for the same reasons as in previous…
May 28, 2021
Euro 2020: Portugal – tactical preview
Euro 2016 was a transformational tournament for the Portuguese. Ever the bridesmaid, the squad finally broke through the glass ceiling, conquering Europe…
May 28, 2021
Analysis
Decision Day La Liga 2020/21: Do Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid have the edge? – tactical preview
It’s decision day in La Liga with two clubs vying for the title…Atlético Madrid and their crosstown rivals Real Madrid. Atlético sit…
May 22, 2021
Champions League
Personnel Problems: Real Madrid’s injury issues impact the tie vs Chelsea – tactical analysis
Chelsea didn’t pull any punches in the first leg, carving up Real Madrid’s defensive tactics in the first 30 minutes of the…
February 3, 2023
Champions League
Real Madrid and Chelsea meet in “most difficult of the entire season” – tactical analysis
The Champions League returns and it’s two of Europe’s super clubs facing off. Real Madrid is set to host Chelsea at the…
July 16, 2021
Superiorities-based training for possession dominant teams
In last month’s Total Football Analysis Magazine, Domagoj Kostanjsak wrote a brilliant analysis entitled, Tactical Theory: Space occupation & creation. If you…
April 20, 2021
Champions League
Out with a whimper – Three tactical keys to Liverpool’s UCL exit vs Real Madrid
Liverpool are no stranger to Champions League comebacks. Coming into this match, there was certainly hope that the side could overturn a…
April 16, 2021
Champions League
Pressing Concerns: Real Madrid exposes Liverpool’s languid press
When Real Madrid and Liverpool were drawn together, a 2017/18 Champions League final grudge match was the storyline. That night in Kyiv…
April 8, 2021
Analysis
La Liga Lockdown: Real Madrid’s adaptability abates Atalanta’s attack
When the team sheets were released, there was a genuine sense of surprise that Real Madrid could enter this game playing a…
March 18, 2021
Analysis
Pedro Gonçalves Scout Report At Sporting CP 2020/2021: Can The Prolific Pote Fill Bruno Fernandes’ Void? – Player Analysis
As Sporting Portugal won the 2018/19 Taça de Portugal title, Bruno Fernandes interviewed his good friend and teammate, Stefan Ristovski, as a…
June 4, 2025
Champions League
Low Liga: Spain’s Champions League decline signals a shift in power
The 2019/20 UEFA Champions League marked the first time since the 2006/07 season that La Liga was without a representative in the…
March 5, 2021
Champions League
Friends turned foes: Pepe vs Ronaldo headlines Porto vs Juventus clash
Cristiano Ronaldo and Pepe, the long-time pillars of the Portuguese national team and former Real Madrid teammates, return to the pitch, but…
July 26, 2022
The Regista: How to control a football match
Toni Kroos featured in last month’s Total Football Analysis Magazine, so we’re taking a similar route in February. This month’s tactical theory…
February 16, 2021
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