FC Bayern have started their new era under Vincent Kompany as well as anybody can—unbeaten after 10 games and top of the table, largely because of their clinical performance in front of the goal. Kompany’s men have scored 33 goals with an xG of just 24.24 — an overperformance of...
Another exciting chapter of Der Klassiker will take place on 30 November 2024, when Borussia Dortmund will play Bayern Munich at Signal Iduna Park in the Bundesliga. With two of the Bundesliga's top scorers, Harry Kane and Serhou Guirassy, going head to head, this game is set to be dramatic, with...
FC Barcelona hosted FC Bayern on matchday three of the UEFA Champions League. Both teams, known for their aggressive and high-risk pressing styles, were set to deliver one of the most eventful evenings of football in a long time. Our tactical analysis of the match offers analysis and insight into...
On Saturday evening, the Bundesliga saw two of the best German teams from last season — 2023/24 runners-up Stuttgart and third-placed FC Bayern — face off. Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich, mainly through a dominant second half, defended their position at the top of the 2024/25 table, while Sebastian Hoeneß's Stuttgart...
After all the drama last season and finishing third in the Bundesliga, FC Bayern Munich needed a positive start to the new season under new manager Vincent Kompany's tactics. So far, it’s been close to perfect, at least on the pitch. With four league games played, they’ve won four games,...
The upcoming Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich promises to be a captivating encounter between two of the league’s top-performing teams, as we will see in this tactical analysis. Harry Kane and Omar Marmoush will square off in a match between two of the top scorers in the Bundesliga...
After all the drama last season and finishing third in the Bundesliga, FC Bayern Munich needed a positive start to the new season under new manager Vincent Kompany's tactics. So far, it’s been close to perfect, at least on the pitch. With four league games played, they’ve won four games,...
Matchday one of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete and it was a whirlwind of action and surprises. Our tactical analysis shares the best tactical formations and plays from Champions League week one, as we dive into what worked and what didn't work. Let's start off with a look...
In partnership with Football Meta, we examine how Vincent Kompany's tactics at Bayern Munich have created one of the most formidable offensive attacks in European football. In this tactical analysis of Bayern Munich, we will examine their recent performances, which have showcased a distinctive 2-4-4 offensive formation. This structure has enabled Bayern to...
Who Is Dayot Upamecano? Dayot Upamecano currently plays for Bayern Munich and is one of the strongest centre-backs in the world. Upamecano is also a regular starter in an individually outstanding French national team. At 1.86 meters tall and weighing 90 kg, Upamecano possesses impressive speed and is capable of...
Who Is Adam Aznou? Adam Aznou is a player whose rise in football has been marked by impressive displays of technical skill and positional intelligence, making him one of the brightest prospects in world football. Born on February 6, 2006, in Barcelona, Spain, Aznou’s footballing journey has taken him through...
As the 2024/25 Bundesliga season approaches, excitement and anticipation are building like never before. This upcoming campaign promises to be one of the most thrilling in recent memory, marked by several compelling storylines that make it a must-watch for football fans around the world. For the first time in over...
Bayern Munich are making a host of changes before the next season begins. They have a new manager in Vincent Kompany — a surprise appointment given they are looking to dominate the league once again, which has been the case for at least the last couple of seasons, even if...
Aged just 31 years old, Will Still is the archetypal new breed of football manager. A serial tactician and clear communicator, Still has belied his age and made an instant impression in France’s Ligue 1 as the head of Stade de Reims. As early as 2017, Still was handed the...
It's easy to forget that Sander Berge is only 25 years old; the Norwegian midfielder seems to have found himself linked to several clubs for years. After breaking through the youth system at Asker, a 17-year-old Berge moved on to Vålerenga, where he quickly established himself as an essential player...
While Arteta was listening to Pep Guardiola intently at Manchester City, another gentleman was watching. This man was former Man City captain Vincent Kompany. He explained before in the Sky Sports interview: "I learnt the most from Pep for sure”. The 36-year-old, after his stint at Anderlecht, is now leading...
So far in this transfer window, Vincent Kompany and Championship side Burnley have looked to Belgium for a few new recruits in preparation for their first season back down in the Championship since 2016. The former Manchester City defender had already raided former club Anderlecht for Irish midfielder Josh Cullen,...
In this podcast, Adam Scully sat down with Ben Jackson from the Belgian Football Podcast to discuss all things football in the Belgian Pro League, from Alfred Schreuder’s appointment at Ajax and Vincent Kompany’s eyebrow-raising move to Burnley, all the way to Belgium’s prospects in the 2022 World Cup in...
After nearly three seasons in charge of his boyhood club, former Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany and Anderlecht decided to part ways, with the Belgian manager seeking a new challenge elsewhere. This new destination appears to be England, with Kompany being heavily linked to take over in the hot seat...
The use of data in football is now relatively widespread, both within the game itself, as part of a recruitment structure, and throughout the media, where even mainstream outlets have started to incorporate data into their content. In truth, the entire world of football and the industry surrounding the game...
