From fluidity to flexibility: The tactics behind Bayern Munich’s managerial transition – tactical analysis
Fabrizio Romano once again turned the football world upside down. On Thursday 23rd of March, the Italian journalist announced that […]
Analysis
Gabriel Sigua: the dynamic Georgian midfielder tipped for stardom – scout report
Dinamo Tbilisi is one of the most iconic football clubs in Georgia. Founded in 1925, the club quickly established itself […]
UWCL 2022/2023 : Lessons AS Roma Women can take into their second leg tie versus Barcelona – tactical analysis
Roma Women played their first-ever game at the Stadio Olimpico on the occasion of one of their most important matches […]
How John Caulfield has turned Galway United into one of the most effective pressing teams in the country this season – scout report
At the time of writing, Galway United sit top of the table in the Republic of Ireland’s second-tier, the League […]
MLS 2023: The keys behind St. Louis City SC’s record-breaking start in their inaugural season – tactical analysis
St. Louis City SC’s inaugural season just keeps on becoming more magical. And now, it’s already one for the record […]
TFA Podcast: How to identify the best young players in world football
On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined once more by Velez Chief Scout and TFA […]
Domenico Tedesco: The man tasked with revitalising the Belgian national team – tactical analysis
Following the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Roberto Martinez decided to call time on his tenure with the Belgian […]
How Carlo Ancelotti has utilised Eduardo Camavinga as both as central midfielder and a fullback – scout report
Recently, Eduardo Camavinga has shown under Carlo Ancelotti his ability to play dynamically in multiple positions. The promising young Frenchman, […]
Marseille’s distinct use of set plays this season under Igor Tudor – set-piece analysis
Olympique Marseille currently sit 2nd in Ligue 1, 7 points behind league leaders Paris Saint-Germain. After a stint as Andrea […]
Janine Beckie: How Canada could tactically replace her at the World Cup – scout report
As preparations for major tournaments go, Canada’s women’s football team’s has been far from ideal, with disputes between the players […]
EFL Championship 2022/23: Why Millwall failed to land glove on struggling Huddersfield – tactical analysis
The Championship has a real knack for throwing some curveball results into the mix, especially at the business end of […]
AC Milan U19 2022/23: How Ignazio Abate is helping to develop the Rossoneri youth – scout report
Soon, former renowned athletes will begin coaching careers with state-of-the-art facilities at their disposal. Here, we get to witness the […]
TFA Scouted: The next Norwegian star – podcast
On this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully and co-host Bryant Marques take a look at Norway’s […]
Julio Vaccari: Marcelo Bielsa’s former analyst’s tactics at Defensa y Justicia – tactical analysis
Julio Vaccari’s path to becoming Defensa y Justicia’s manager is a unique one. The 42-year-old began his career working for […]
Richards Bay FC: Showing why prioritising defence over attack can be successful at the highest level – scout report
Preface: before we begin this piece of analysis, please allow us to state how saddened we were to read about […]
A look at Ashley Lawrence’s role at Paris Saint-Germain and potential suitors for the Canadian fullback – scout report
Ashley Lawrence is a Canadian international player who is 27 years old and plays as a full-back for PSG currently. […]
Structure, width and pressing: Paulo Fonseca’s tactics at Lille 2022/23 – tactical analysis
At the end of the 2020/21 campaign, Christophe Galtier’s Lille were crowned French champions, overcoming the financial might of Paris […]
Serie A: How Maurizio Sarri and Jose Mourinho can gain a tactical edge over one another in this crucial Derby della Capitale – tactical preview
Lazio and AS Roma have always shared a feeling of deep hatred. The “Derby della Capitale” is not considered one […]
TFA Podcast: How to scout a player in the modern game
On this episode of the TFA Podcast, Adam Scully is joined by Vélez CF Chief Scout Lee Scott to discuss […]
RWD Molenbeek 2022/23: How they are on the verge of promotion to the Belgian Pro League – tactical analysis
After narrowly missing out on promotion to the Belgian Pro League last season, where they lost in the promotion/relegation playoff […]
Why using Jadon Sancho in the number ’10’ position could revive his career at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag – scout report
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” — Albert Einstein Erik ten Hag is widely regarded as an […]
How PSV Eindhoven’s variations of screens make them a threat from corners – set-piece analysis
PSV Eindhoven currently sit 4th in the Eredivisie, within six points of first-placed Feyenoord. The departure of key players like […]
“A sleeping giant starting to wake up”: Why Jonathan Morgan’s appointment can aid Sheffield United’s Championship survival bid – scout report
When Neil Redfearn took charge of Sheffield United Women back in August 2020, the former Liverpool Women and Doncaster Rovers […]
NAC Breda 2022/23: How the Dutch club can now aim for promotion again using Thomas Tuchel-esque tactics – scout report
NAC Breda is a Dutch club that is now playing in the Eerste Divisie despite having played in the Eredivisie […]
Genoa 2022/23: How Alberto Gilardino has put Il Grifone on course for Serie A return with his exciting tactics – scout report
In recent years, we have been treated to a nice batch of nostalgia in the form of former players trying […]
