Category: Ligue 1

Amad Diallo

Julien Stéphan Tactics At Strasbourg 2022/2023 – Scrutinizing Strasbourg’s Distressing Drop Off

Last season, Julien Stéphan guided Strasbourg to their best Ligue 1 finish since 1980, as they ended 2021/22 in sixth place on…

June 11, 2025

Adrien Truffert

Ligue 1 Team Of The Season 2024/2025 – Data Analysis

The end of the season is always a time for reflection. One year ago, Total Football Analysis published our first-ever Ligue 1…

June 10, 2025

Analysis

Rayan Cherki Scout Report At Lyon 2019/2020: Talent Beyond His Years – Player Analysis

Aged just 16 years and 140 days old, the next great hope to come out of Lyon’s esteemed academy, Rayan Cherki, became…

June 10, 2025

Analysis

Nuno Mendes Scout Report At Paris Saint-Germain 2021/22: How The Left-back Became PSG’s Signing Of The Season – Data Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain had one of the most intriguing transfer windows last summer – one that occurs quite frequently in FIFA career modes…

June 8, 2025

Analysis

Vitinha Scouting Report At PSG 2022/2023: Instant Impact In Paris? – Data Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain have a new manager. Christophe Galtier, after just spending one season at OGC Nice, has replaced Mauricio Pochettino as the…

June 8, 2025

Analysis

Angel Gomes Scout Report At Lille OSC 2024/2025: The Perfect Fit For Crystal Palace? – Player Analysis

Many football fans will recall when 16-year-old Angel Gomes made his senior debut for Manchester United. In the final match of the…

June 5, 2025

Analysis

Paulo Sousa Tactics At Bordeaux 2019/2020: Les Girondins’ Struggles At Defending Counter Attacks – Tactical Analysis

Girondins de Bordeaux currently occupy the 12th place on the Ligue 1 table. They are ten points off Nîmes Olympique in the…

June 5, 2025

Analysis

Mike Maignan Scout Report At LOSC Lille 2020/2021 – Player To Watch

LOSC Lille have started the 2020/21 league campaign surprisingly well. They currently sit second, just two points behind PSG. Their strong start…

June 3, 2025

Analysis

Désiré Doué Scout Report At PSG 2024/2025: His Paris Saint-Germain Role, Traits, & Potential – Player Analysis

Désiré Doué is having a season to remember, with 10 goals and 11 assists in 41 games and 2,259 minutes. At just…

June 3, 2025

Analysis

Eduardo Camavinga Scouting Report At Stade Rennais FC 2020/2021

Only one person has achieved the honour of featuring in the TFA 2020 and 2021 magazines. That player is none other than…

June 2, 2025

Analysis

Ibrahim Sangaré Scouting Report At Toulouse 2018/2019 – Player Analysis

French football has a long history of producing multi-talented midfield players; from the likes of Michel Platini and Jean Tigana through to…

June 2, 2025

Ibrahim Sangaré

Ibrahim Sangaré Scouting Report At Toulouse 2019/2020 – Player Analysis

Sitting 20th in the table with just 13 points out of 20 games, having scored the least number of goals (22), and…

June 2, 2025

Analysis

Julien Stéphan Coaching Style – Analyzing The New RC Strasbourg Boss

After guiding Strasbourg to a safe, 15th place finish in Ligue 1 this past season, Thierry Laurey’s five-year spell as RC Strasbourg…

June 2, 2025

Analysis

Julien Stéphan Tactics At Stade Rennais 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

  Since Les Bleus’ inspiring victory at the 2018 World Cup, French football has received an encouraging vote of confidence as one…

June 2, 2025

Analysis

Julien Stéphan Tactics At RC Strasbourg 2021/2022 – Analyzing His Overachievement With Strasbourg

Three months after resigning from Rennes, Julien Stéphan was officially appointed as the new head coach of Racing Club Strasbourg. Seen by…

June 2, 2025

Analysis

Data Analysis: Up-And-Coming Players To Keep An Eye On In Ligue 1

For a while now, Ligue 1 has been the hotbed for the next best talent to emerge on the world stage. Since…

May 29, 2025

Jérémy Doku

Jérémy Doku Scout Report At Stade Rennais 2020/2021: The New Mercurial Talent – Player Analysis

After being tracked by Liverpool this summer, Jérémy Doku decided to make the smarter move for his immediate career to Stade Rennais.…

May 27, 2025

Analysis

Andrey Santos Scouting Report At RC Strasbourg Alsace 2024/2025: The Chelsea Loanee’s Breakthrough At Strasbourg – Player Analysis

Ligue 1 is a constant conveyor belt of talent. New stars emerge in France’s top flight every season, and 2024/25 is no…

May 27, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Why Will Still Football Manager Style Is Blueprint For Next Generation – Analysis

Aged just 31 years old, Will Still is the archetypal new breed of football manager. A serial tactician and clear communicator, Still…

May 26, 2025

Analysis

Football Recruitment Analysis – The Importance Of ‘Knowing Who You Are’ As A Club

Player recruitment in football is never an easy process. Even if you are recruiting for a club at the top level of…

May 24, 2025