Category: Ligue 1

Analysis

Why ‘incredible’ Junya Ito can conquer his new role at Reims in 2022/23 – scout report

Junya Ito (177cm/5’9”, 66kg/145lbs) joined Ligue 1 Reims from Belgian First Division A side Genk this past summer for €10m, with the…

September 23, 2022

Data Analysis

Ligue 1 2022/23: Marseille vs Lille – data viz, stats and insights

Friday night saw Marseille vs Lille in Ligue 1. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical…

September 12, 2022

Analysis

Thijs Dallinga 2022/23: Toulouse’s flying Dutchman – scout report

Having struggled to make an impact on Dutch football in the Eredivisie, Thijs Dallinga managed to make his mark in the second…

September 8, 2022

Antoine Kombouaré

Ligue 1 2022/23: Nantes vs PSG – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday night saw Nantes vs PSG in Ligue 1. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical…

September 5, 2022

Christophe Galtier

Ligue 1 2022/23: Toulouse vs PSG – data viz, stats and insights

Wednesday night saw Toulouse vs PSG in Ligue 1. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical…

September 2, 2022

Analysis

Ligue 1 2022/23: Lens’ top three tactical keys to dominance in 5-2 thrashing of Lorient – tactical analysis

Lens have got the 2022/23 campaign off to a flying start, taking four wins and one draw from their opening five games.…

September 2, 2022

AS Monaco FC

Ligue 1 2022/23: PSG vs Monaco – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday night saw PSG vs Monaco in Ligue 1. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical…

August 30, 2022

Analysis

Ligue 1 2021/22: How ‘desired’ Ludovic Blas can hone his game amid Lille, Rennes and Benfica links – scout report

Ludovic Blas (180cm/5’10”, 69kg/152lbs) was a key figure in the Nantes side that achieved Coupe de France glory last season, with La…

August 26, 2022

Christophe Galtier

Ligue 1 2022/23: Lille vs PSG – data viz, stats and insights

Sunday night saw Lille vs PSG in Ligue 1. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

August 23, 2022

Analysis

How RC Lens thrashed Monaco away from home by controlling the centre of the pitch – tactical analysis

While Clermont Foot turned a lot of heads last season in Ligue 1, with a spirited campaign that saw them avoid relegation…

August 23, 2022

AS Monaco FC

Ligue 1 2022/23: Monaco vs Lens – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday saw Monaco vs Lens in Ligue 1. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis…

August 22, 2022

Analysis

Bamba Dieng 2022/23: Why the Marseille striker is destined for a move to English football – scout report

22-year-old Bamba Dieng joined Olympique Marseille from FC Diambars in October 2020. FC Diambars are a club from Senegal founded in 2003…

August 20, 2022

Christophe Galtier

Ligue 1 2022/23: PSG vs Montpellier – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday night saw PSG vs Montpellier in Ligue 1. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this…

August 15, 2022

Analysis

How Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun must improve at Ligue 1 side Reims in 2022/23 to reach his potential – scout report

Arsenal youth academy product Folarin Balogun (179cm/5’10”, 66kg/145lbs) has joined Ligue 1 side Reims on loan for the 2022/23 campaign. The England…

August 12, 2022

Christophe Galtier

Ligue 1 2022/23: Clermont vs PSG – data viz, stats and insights

Saturday night saw PSG get their Ligue 1 season underway against Clermont. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to…

August 8, 2022

Data Analysis

Ligue 1 2022/23: Lyon vs Ajaccio – data viz, stats and insights

Friday night saw Lyon get their Ligue 1 season underway against Ajaccio. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to…

August 7, 2022

Analysis

Houssem Aouar 2022/23: Why is one-time €60m-rated Pep-approved creator part of Lyon fire sale? – scout report

Lyon’s academy is a hotbed of footballing talent. One of the most exciting talents to have emerged from Les Gones’ youth ranks…

July 29, 2022

Ligue 1

Xavi Simons: the 18-year-old PSG star wanted by Barcelona and Rangers on a free transfer – scout report

Xavi Simons (2003, Amsterdam) has been one of the best-known underage players for a long time now. His football quality, catching looks…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Jimmy Cabot 2022/23: How Clauss’ coveted replacement will modify Lens’ right wing-back position – scout report

Jonathan Clauss (178cm/5’10”, 67kg/147lbs) was Lens’ most prolific assist-provider in Ligue 1 last season, with 10 of his team’s 62 goals (16.13%)…

July 22, 2022

Bundesliga

Finding undervalued ball progressors in the top five European leagues – data analysis

In the modern game, the ability of a player to pass and progress the ball is becoming more and more important as…

July 13, 2022