Category: Ligue 1

Analysis

Evolution of Pascal Gastien’s Clermont Foot: Five key reasons for their 2022/23 success – scout report

Despite their squad possessing the second-lowest transfer market value in Ligue 1, trailing only Ajaccio who sit second-from-bottom and look destined for…

May 5, 2023

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How Toulouse have used set plays to preserve their Ligue 1 status – set-piece analysis

Toulouse currently sit in 12th place in Ligue 1, 9 points clear of the relegation zone. In a season where there are…

April 26, 2023

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Ligue 1 2022/23: Nantes’ dismal defensive demise putting them in danger of the drop – scout report

On the one hand, Nantes fans will be delighted to see their team embarking on a second straight Coupe de France final.…

April 21, 2023

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Examining the weaknesses of the underperforming clubs in the top five leagues in the 2022/23 season – data analysis

Underperforming clubs in football are those that have failed to meet the expectations set for them based on their underlying statistics. In…

April 14, 2023

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Examining the secrets of the overperforming clubs in the top five leagues in the 2022/23 season – data analysis

Overperforming clubs in football are those that achieve better results in terms of points than what would be expected based on their…

April 7, 2023

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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 Saint-Germain to…

March 17, 2023

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How PSG’s UCL failure magnifies their prime problems in 2022/23 – scout report

PSG are out of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League and yet again, it raises major questions about the overall strategy on display…

March 10, 2023

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Warren Zaïre-Emery at PSG 2022/23: The homegrown star making waves in the French capital – scout report

At 16 years and 343 days old, Warren Zaïre-Emery took to the field for PSG’s long-awaited UEFA Champions League clash with Bayern…

February 20, 2023

Analysis

‘Great knowledge of the club’: Michel Der Zakarian’s 2022/23 Montpellier return – scout report

Following a poor run in which they picked up just one Ligue 1 win in six games, Montpellier have made the decision…

February 10, 2023

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Ligue 1 2022/23: Assessing five standout late-January transfers – scout report

The 2023 January transfer window has slammed shut. In Ligue 1, we’ve seen plenty of noteworthy moves take place over the course…

February 3, 2023

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Toulouse 2022/23: Why Le Téfécé signed €600k Warren Kamanzi from Tromso – scout report

Warren Kamanzi (177cm/5’9”, 70kg/154lbs) is a name that started being hyped a little bit among some of those interested in Nordic football…

January 20, 2023

Analysis

Bye-bye Benoit Badiashile: Finding a left centre-back for Monaco – data analysis

Last week, it was confirmed that one of Ligue 1’s best centre-backs for the past few years, Monaco’s 21-year-old youth academy product…

January 13, 2023

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Why Monaco may have uncovered another diamond in Eliesse Ben Seghir – scout report

Eliesse Ben Seghir, the 17-year-old prodigy for Monaco, is the one to watch out for in the next few years. Following Kylian…

January 10, 2023

Analysis

Replacing Ounahi: Why Angers must monitor Caen’s Bilal Brahimi – tactical analysis

Every FIFA World Cup cycle, some players deliver standout performances on the biggest possible stage, illuminating their names in lights and ensuring…

January 6, 2023

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Ligue 1 2022/23: Why Reims astonishing victory over Rennes speaks volumes about highly-rated manager Will Still – tactical analysis

Amazingly, Reims interrupted Rennes’ streak of nearly 20 games without a loss. Under Bruno Génésio, Rennes have seen an incredible run in…

December 31, 2022

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A masterclass in movement: How Laurent Blanc’s Lyon broke Brest’s brittle bones – tactical analysis

After locking up on 13th November to make way for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Ligue 1 is back. Top-flight football returned…

December 30, 2022

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How have Monaco been particularly effective from set-pieces? – set-piece analysis

AS Monaco sit in 6th place this season, with the goal of securing UEFA Champions League football after another season in the…

December 28, 2022

Analysis

Zakaria Aboukhlal’s triumphant task at Toulouse in 2022/23 – scout report

Zakaria Aboukhlal (179cm/5’10”, 159lbs/72kg) has been one of Toulouse’s brightest sparks on the pitch this season in the Occitanie club’s return campaign…

November 18, 2022

Analysis

‘The role that suits him perfectly’: Mama Balde at Troyes this season – scout report

Mama Baldé (176cm/5’9″, 69kg/152lbs) came up through Portuguese side Sintrense’s youth academy until 2013 when, at 17 years of age, Baldé moved…

November 4, 2022

Analysis

Assessing Jonathan David’s start to the season and the role he plays in Lille’s tactics – scout report

Jonathan David has enjoyed a fantastic start to life under Paulo Fonseca for Lille this season. The Canadian international has scored nine…

October 29, 2022