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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.

Tactic Wars
April 13, 2020: Tactic Wars Solution – Scott Martin
Before we show you Scott’s solution, let’s remind ourselves of the challenge he was posed. https://twitter.com/TotalAnalysis/status/1249758706029510656 With a bumper UEFA Champions League…
April 16, 2020
Data Analysis
Finding the best outside-backs at Real Madrid – data analysis
Last week, we looked at Achraf Hakimi, the Real Madrid right-winger who’s on loan with Borussia Dortmund. He’s emerged as a leading…
April 14, 2020
Karim Benzema: Is it the system or the player?
“You don’t confuse Formula One with go karting…and I know I’m F1.” Karim Benzema made the news in late-March with an unflattering…
April 8, 2020
Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi Scout Report At Borussia Dortmund 2019/2020
A two-year loan to Borussia Dortmund as done wonders for Achraf Hakimi. Once a prodigy with an immensely high ceiling, the Moroccan…
April 17, 2025
La Liga
Luis Suárez 2019/20 – scout report
Real Zaragoza are on the brink of a return to La Liga, ending a seven-year absence. Leading the way is a forward…
March 31, 2020
FC Barcelona
Francisco Trincão Scout Report At Barcelona 2019/2020 – Player Analysis
Fresh off the heels of Francisco Trincão’s 31 million euro transfer from Braga to Barcelona, the press quickly flashed the “New Ronaldo”…
March 26, 2025
Imanol Alguacil
La Liga 2019/20: What’s behind the surge of Real Sociedad – scout report
Imanol Alguacil is surely cursing the timing of La Liga’s suspension. Well, he will if the suspension doesn’t lead to the end…
July 26, 2022
Europa League
Europa League 2019/20: LASK Linz vs Manchester United – tactical analysis
As football fans awaited news of suspended leagues and competitions, LASK Linz hosted Manchester United in the Europa League Round of 16.…
March 14, 2020
Analysis
The Re-Emergence Of Man-Marking In A High Press – Tactical Theory
As football data continues to evolve, we’re seeing that most goal-scoring actions are produced with limited time in possession and few passes.…
August 30, 2025
La Liga
La Liga 2019/20: Athletic Club vs Villarreal – tactical analysis
A showdown in the Basque Country saw Athletic Club take on fellow European hopefuls, Villarreal. To add an element of intrigue, both…
March 3, 2020
Champions League
UEFA Champions League 2019/20: Lyon vs Juventus – tactical preview
As Lyon prepares to host Juventus in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, the club is enjoying a fine run of…
February 25, 2020
Champions League
UEFA Champions League 2019/20: Atalanta vs Valencia – tactical preview
Atalanta achieved a major milestone last season, securing UEFA Champions League play for the first time in the club’s history. A frantic…
February 18, 2020
La Liga
La Liga 2019/20: Why haven’t Getafe faded? – scout report
Competing on multiple fronts is typically a death-blow for small to mid-sized clubs. After qualifying for continental play, many of these clubs…
March 14, 2020
La Liga
La Liga 2019/20: Barcelona vs Levante – tactical analysis
After clashing against resolute low-blocks in his first two league games, Quique Setién must have enjoyed the opportunity for a more open…
March 14, 2020
Player Analysis
Bruno Fernandes: Why Manchester United and Tottenham can’t afford to pass on the Portuguese
Over the past two years, Sporting Portugal fans have anxiously awaited the day one of Europe’s elite teams would sign their midfield…
July 26, 2022
La Liga
La Liga 2019/20: Real Madrid vs Real Valladolid – tactical analysis
After Barcelona fell 2-0 to Valencia on Saturday, Real Madrid knew that a win or draw would take it to the top…
January 28, 2020
La Liga
La Liga 2019/20: Real Madrid vs Sevilla – tactical analysis
A hard-fought first half saw Real Madrid and Sevilla enter the dressing rooms deadlocked at zeros. Stifling defensive play thwarted both sides’…
March 14, 2020
Match Analysis
Liga NOS 2019/20: Sporting Portugal vs Benfica – tactical analysis
Since 1907, Os Derby de Lisboa has divided Portugal’s capital, one side represented by the verde e branco of Sporting Portugal, the…
January 23, 2020
Primeira Liga
Liga NOS 2019/20: Sporting Portugal vs Benfica – tactical preview
After Sporting Portugal suffered a 5-0 shellacking at Benfica’s hands in the Portuguese Super Cup, the club made a slew changes. In…
January 23, 2020
Head Coach Analysis
Can Abelardo Fernández save Espanyol from relegation?
Underperforming in xG, xGA and XPTS, Espanyol begrudgingly calls the La Liga cellar home. With just 11 points in 19 games, the…
January 23, 2020
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