With the evolution of the modern game, there seems to be a permanent place for data and numbers in football. Not in a futile way, but in a way that empowers scouts, analysts, coaches, and decision-makers across the game. The football world is waking up to the fact that properly...
FC Juárez experienced a historic final semester, achieving their best performance in Liga MX since the club's founding in 2015. The team accumulated 24 points by the end of the Clausura, emerging as an unexpected contender for the Liguilla and qualifying for the final phase for the first time in...
The term 'false nine' has become really popular in football since Pep Guardiola put Lionel Messi in that role during their time at Barcelona. The idea of making Messi receive the ball between the lines, sometimes unmarked, and allowing him to create spaces for the wide forwards to run into...
Adaptation is key for a footballer because they're always facing changes. Whether it's changing clubs or teammates or something more tactical, like changing position or role while playing, it's all part of the job. That's especially true when it comes to the role or position you play. You often have...
Rayo Vallecano “B” sit in the playoffs zone in Tercera RFEF, Group 7. The team from Vallecas chase RSD Alcalá and show a unique style of play, including long passing circuits from the backline, false wingers, and offensive full-backs. This enjoyable approach requires time, trust, and proof to get the...
When discussing football in Spain, we might consider the positional play of Pep Guardiola or Luis Enrique. Culturally and methodologically, Spain is a prominent positional country. José Alberto López’s Racing Santander are currently at the top of Spain’s second tier — making them a favourite for promotion. Notwithstanding their impressive...
Tercera Federación is a hub of talent in Spain. This is not only true of talent but also of the tactics within the tournament for every single team. In a country where positional play abounds and space management is usually similar, the differences in the styles of play in these categories...
In association with NewBettingOffers.co.uk, we had the privilege of sitting down with Markus Babbel, a German football legend who has made his mark both on the field and in the coaching world. In this exclusive interview for Total Football Analysis, Markus shares his thoughts on the evolution of football tactics,...
Total Football Analysis sat down with Teddy Sheringham in association with Poker Sites to discuss the key tactical points following England's 1-0 win over Serbia on Sunday. TFA: What did you think of the Stones and Guehi partnership? TS: I don’t think it’s easy to get centre-half partnerships working together –...
On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by one of the most exciting young head coaches in world football right now – Rulani Mokwena, who currently oversees South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns. Coach Rulani speaks about his time with Sundowns so far, his trip to...
In the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is delighted to be joined by Edward Still, the former head coach of Charleroi and KAS Eupen, in his first-ever interview with English media. Edward spoke about his journey from becoming a video analyst to a head coach in...
In the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Premier League winner Luke Chadwick, formerly of Manchester United, Cambridge United, Burnley, Reading and MK Dons. Luke discusses his time at Manchester United, learning from Sir Alex Ferguson, Roy Keane and Paul McGuinness, while also chatting...
David Seymour sits down with Robert Weaver, first-team analyst at Crystal Palace, and author of new book "Record Breakers: The Tactics Behind Liverpool and Manchester City's Title Triumphs and Record Points Totals". Robert talks through some key points from his new book, giving an insight into some of the similarities...
Thomas Spring, a former recruitment analyst/scout for Bournemouth, sits down with David Seymour to explain his own processes in recruitment and the challenges he faces on a daily basis in the world of football analysis. Click here to listen!
David catches up with Giancarlo Italiano, Wellington Phoenix's Assistant Manager and Head Analyst. Whilst giving fascinating insight into the game "down under", Giancarlo discusses his approach to his role and the impact of analysis on coaching. Click here to listen!
David sits down with Harry Brooks, a coach and analyst working with Round World Royals. Together, they discuss analysis from a coach's perspective, how analysis structures sessions (specifically 1-on-1 sessions) and Harry gives his take on the role of analysis in the modern game and where he sees it going....
David Seymour sits down with Joaquin Gomez, a coach who was worked for the likes of Brighton, Derby, Stoke and Luton, and is now the Assistant Manager at SJK Seinajoki and Finland's u21 national side. Joaquin has a unique perspective on the game having worked as both a coach and...
Nuno Mauricio is the Head of Analysis for Benfica and takes time out of his busy schedule to talk David through the inner-workings of the analysis department at one of Europe's biggest clubs. Click here to listen!
Today, we are excited to welcome Chris Mumford, Professor of Innovation at UNC Chapel Hill, to join us as a Senior Advisor. Chris joins us with the tasks of accelerating growth by co-developing thought leadership content and facilitating distribution in Asia and North America. He will also host and produce the...
Today, we are excited to announce that we welcome Guy Branston, currently of Leicester City, to join us as Football Consultant. Guy joins us with the task of introducing the consultancy side of our business to professional clubs, agents and players. With a 20-year playing career before moving into a...
