Category: Belgian First Division A

Belgian First Division A

Belgian First Division A 2020/21: Oh Leuven’s Success From Set Plays – Set Piece Analysis

After their promotion to the Belgian First Division A, OH Leuven had a difficult task of not getting relegated again. At the…

August 19, 2024

Analysis

Belgian Pro League 2022/23: The Tactics Used In A High Flying 3-3 Draw Between Westerlo & Royal Antwerp – Tactical Analysis

In the first match day back after the resumption of the Belgian Pro League, one of the best fixtures came at Het…

August 8, 2024

Belgian First Division A

Christian Lattanzio Tactics: The Huge Task At Sint-Truiden Explained

After a season in which Sint-Truiden finished ninth in the Belgian Pro League regular season after many predicted them to go down,…

August 7, 2024

Analysis

Isaac Tshibangu scout report: what will the 18-year-old TP Mazembe star bring to Kompany’s Anderlecht?

At the beginning of the transfer window, Anderlecht announced the signing of the highly promising winger Isaac Tshibangu from the Congolese club…

August 5, 2024

Belgian First Division A

Data Analysis: Vincent Kompany At Anderlecht 2019/20

In the summer of 2019, Vincent Kompany left Manchester City and the EPL after being at the club for 11 years and…

August 5, 2024

Analysis

Hans Vanaken Scout Report – Move To West Ham United In 2022/23?

After a spectacular seven seasons with Club Brugge, Belgian international midfielder Hans Vanaken is rumored to be close to finally getting his…

August 2, 2024

Analysis

Reunited for Success: Steuckers and Fink’s strategic partnership at Genk in 2024/25 – scout report

Jarne Steuckers has had a very good first two seasons at senior level in professional football. After being promoted from the Sint-Truiden…

June 13, 2024

Analysis

Rising Stars from Relegation: Three RWDM players to watch this summer – scout report

After one season in the Belgian Pro League, RWDM were relegated automatically at the end of the Belgian season, with the Brussels-based…

June 8, 2024

Analysis

Title Challenge Tactics: Where Union Saint-Gilloise must fortify their defence to secure league glory – scout report

At the beginning of March, Union Saint-Gilloise were flying in the Belgian Pro League, with it looking like Alexander Blessin’s side would…

April 4, 2024

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Gent’s centre-back talent pipeline: The youthful trio poised for future first team success – scout report

K.A.A. Gent is a club that has been investing in young players recently. The Belgian team secured the signatures of sought-after young…

February 12, 2024

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Moneyball XI: Finding undervalued players with overlooked statistics – data analysis

If there is one club that is the envy of English football at present, then it’s Brighton. Not only do the Seagulls…

January 11, 2024

Analysis

Malick Fofana at KAA Gent 2023/24: The 18-year-old becoming a key player under Hein Vanhaezebrouck – scout report

At the beginning of the 2021/22 Belgian Pro League season, a 17-year-old Malick Fofana was handed his senior debut by Gent boss…

December 29, 2023

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Belgian Pro League 2023/24: How Carl Hoefkens has started stabilising Standard Liège – tactical analysis

Standard Liège did not have the greatest start to the new season under their new manager, Carl Hoefkens, with the Belgian side…

October 20, 2023

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Belgian First Division A 2023/24: How Gent’s varied corner routines help them to lead the league – set-piece analysis

Gent occupies first place in the Belgian Pro League with 14 points from six matches, with a difference of three goals from…

September 19, 2023

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KV Kortrijk 2023/24: Where Edward Still must improve his struggling squad – tactical analysis

Six matches into the new Belgian Pro League season, and Kortrijk are still yet to get a win. In fact, they have…

September 7, 2023

Analysis

Dennis Eckert 2023/24: The on-form goalscorer’s resurgence under Alexander Blessin at Union Saint-Gilloise – tactical analysis

After an excellent 2022/23 campaign, where he scored 17 goals in all competitions for Union Saint-Gilloise, Victor Boniface was sold to German…

August 17, 2023

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Josimar Alcócer: The 19 y/o Costa Rican talent on the verge of a move to Belgium – scout report

From a recruitment standpoint, one thing that Belgian clubs seem to do very well is recruit young talent from South America and…

August 10, 2023

Analysis

Union Saint-Gilloise vs Anderlecht data analysis: Which team was more efficient in the transfer market?

The Belgian Pro League is finally back this weekend, with the first match of the new campaign occurring on Friday night. It…

July 27, 2023

Analysis

Bart Verbruggen: Why Brighton’s new goalkeeper is a fine fit for De Zerbi’s system – scout report

The role of the goalkeeper has evolved over the years, with the modern game often requiring keepers with a higher technical skillset…

July 4, 2023

Belgian First Division A

Edward Still: From video analyst to head coach – podcast

In the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is delighted to be joined by Edward Still, the former head…

June 2, 2023