Category: Coaches

Analysis

Tacticians vs Ideologues: Which approach is more successful? – podcast

Arsene Wenger has often been hailed as a visionary, a man who changed Premier League football for the better. But the Frenchman…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Marcelo Bielsa Tactics At Uruguay 2025: Five Types Of Off-The-Ball Movement – Tactical Theory

In this tactical analysis, we will explore the five types of off-the-ball movement that Marcelo Bielsa identifies and teaches as the foundation…

April 17, 2026

Alberto Martín

Exclusive Interview: Tactics For Underdog Success Revealed By Aravaca Head Coach Miguel Madrid

Tercera Federación is a hub of talent in Spain. This is not only true of talent but also of the tactics within the…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

How To Coach Ange Postecoglou Counter-Press Tactics At Tottenham Hotspur 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

Counterpressing, a translation of the German word “gegenpress“, is a team’s immediate attempt to regain possession in the aftermath of losing the…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Gabriel Martinelli Scout Report At Arsenal 2023/2024 – The Freedom Of Fernando Diniz’s Relationism Vs An Anchored Role In Mikel Arteta’s Positional System

Signed for around seven million euros, Gabriel Martinelli‘s performances have already made him a prized asset for Arsenal‘s future. The Brazilian, who…

April 17, 2026

4-4-2 Formation

Andoni Iraola Tactics At Rayo Vallecano 2022/2023: How Iraola Positional Play Ideas Are Thriving In La Liga – Tactical Analysis

In 2015, Andoni Iraola decided to leave Athletic Club Bilbao after a 15-year stay. Commonly a right back, he was an outstanding player for…

April 17, 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion

TFA Podcast: Relationism vs Positional Play – Diniz vs De Zerbi

In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA analyst Caio Miguel to discuss the idea of…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Coaching Ange Postecoglou Build-Up Play At Celtic 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis

Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic are on the cusp of another domestic treble having sown up their 11th Scottish Premiership title in 12 years…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Tactical Theory: How Aston Villa And Liverpool Reignited Their Playing Styles Using A Box Midfield – Tactical Analysis

These days, the most popular in-possession structure used in football is the box midfield as elite coaches tend to rely on it,…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

TFA Podcast: The tactical evolution of defenders in the post-Pep Guardiola era

In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Rangers Academy analyst Caio Miguel as the pair discuss…

April 17, 2026

4-4-2 Formation

4-4-2 Formation Booming In La Liga 2019/20: Why It Became Spanish League´s Favorite System – Tactical Analysis

For the first time in many years, 4-4-2 has returned as La Liga‘s formation of choice in 2019/20. After years of domination…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Video: How To Practice Jürgen Klopp’s Gegenpressing – Training Analysis

This short video includes drills, small-sided games, and rondos with a focus on Gegenpressing. All drills in our analysis help practice Gegenpressing principles and tactics,…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Hansi Flick Tactics At Bayern Munich 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

After sacking head coach Niko Kovac, Bayern Munich promoted their assistant coach Hansi Flick to the head coach position. And after remarkable…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Axel Witsel Scout Report At Borussia Dortmund 2018/2019: The Key To Lucien Favre’s Transition – Player Analysis

Lucien Favre’s return to the Bundesliga has been nothing short of a revelation. His team are playing a dynamic, exciting and progressive…

April 17, 2026

3-4-2-1 Formation

Using Wingers In Central Roles: Crystal Palace, Liverpool & PSG Tactics 2024/2025 – Tactical Theory

Football is an ever-changing sport, with no two seasons ever being the same, and the game constantly evolving. As each year passes,…

April 17, 2026

3-4-3 Formation

Defence-First Tactics To Avoid Relegation Like Alexander Blessin’s St. Pauli & José Bordalás’s Getafe 2024/2025 – Tactical Theory

Sir Alex Ferguson once said, ‘Attack wins games, defence wins titles’. However, for coaches like Alexander Blessin and José Bordalás, who are…

April 17, 2026

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Sebastian Hoeneß Tactics At VfB Stuttgart 2025/2026: Germany’s Best Corner Defence – Set-Piece Analysis

Sebastian Hoeneß Tactics At VfB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart are currently third in the Bundesliga, with 56 points from 29 matches, just two…

April 16, 2026

Analysis

Benjamin Šeško Scout Report At Manchester United 2025/2026: The Emergence Of A Pure Finisher – Player Analysis

A big-money transfer to a massive club always puts a player in the spotlight, and it can be nigh-on impossible for most…

April 16, 2026

Analysis

Sverre Nypan Scout Report At Manchester City 2025/2026: Pep Guardiola’s Next Creative X-Factor? – Player Analysis

Sverre Nypan began attracting interest from many top clubs in 2022, when he became the youngest player ever to represent Rosenborg at…

April 16, 2026

Analysis

Pep Guardiola Tactics At Manchester City 2025/2026: Post-January Adjustments & A New Balance – Data Analysis

Manchester City have endured a patchy 2025/2026 season, with inconsistent performances and key injuries disrupting their defensive spine. To address these issues,…

April 16, 2026