Category: Player Analysis

Analysis

Ethan Mbappé: Why PSG’s young midfielder is ready to make a name for himself – scout report

There have been quite a few famous footballing siblings over the years. Immediately springing to mind are the likes of Bobby and…

July 29, 2024

Champions League

Champions League 2018/19 Player Analysis: Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk vs Tottenham

Liverpool were crowned Champions League winners on Saturday evening after seeing off Tottenham at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. It will come as…

July 29, 2024

Champions League

Vinicius Junior 2021/22: How Real Madrid’s Brazilian is quickly becoming one of Europe’s best attackers – scout report

Vinicius Junior is a 21-year-old Brazilian winger who plays for Real Madrid but if you are reading this, I expect you know…

July 29, 2024

Data Analysis

Data analysis: Using data to assess some of the biggest transfers so far this summer

The summer transfer is in full flow at this point and we have seen a number of teams being extremely aggressive already…

July 27, 2024

Analysis

Thomas Meunier at Borussia Dortmund 2019/20 – scout report

Borussia Dortmund have been an exhilarating outfit since their tactical change to a 3-4-3 formation earlier in the 2019/20 season. Perhaps the…

July 27, 2024

Analysis

Copa America 2024: Five standout U23 performers who’ve lit up the continental stage – scout report

This year’s Copa América tournament has seen some quality football played from the group stage all the way to the semi-finals, the…

July 10, 2024

Player Analysis

Analysing Diet and Conditioning in Top Football Players

As we watch the finest players in Europe try their luck at the European Championships, it is pertinent to remember what finely…

July 4, 2024

Analysis

They’re Staying Home: Assessing Southgate’s castoffs and England squad selection for Euro 2024 – scout report

The 2024 UEFA European Championships are well underway now, and we’ve seen a batch of goal-filled, exciting games. England’s first match against…

June 18, 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

The Best Things in Life are Free: Top-five players released by EPL-relegated clubs 2023/24 – scout report

It’s that time of the year – transfer rumours are inescapable, fans and pundits alike give their thoughts on what their team…

June 11, 2024

Analysis

Evelyne Viens: The goal queen of Roma’s 2023/24 title winners – scout report

Évelyne Viens is a 27-year-old international Canadian player who has been doing extremely well this season and was therefore credited for her…

June 10, 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

The Borchers Boost: How a 21 y/o attacking talent is elevating VPS’s Veikkausliiga season – scout report

Vaasan Palloseura (VPS) have enjoyed a stellar start to the 2024 Veikkausliiga season. After eight matches, they sit third in the table…

May 27, 2024

Analysis

Next Gen Greats: Five U23 standouts in the 2023/24 UEFA Women’s Champions League – scout report

This evening, Bilbao will play host to the 2023/24 UEFA Women’s Champions League Final, as Barcelona attempt to win a second straight…

May 27, 2024

Analysis

Enzo Cabrera 2023/24: Newell’s Old Boys’ attacking dynamo lighting up Ethnikos Achnas’ scoreboard – scout report

Ethnikos Achnas have been one of the ever-present teams in the Cypriot top flight. They were in the league from the 2008/09…

May 20, 2024

Analysis

Dash to Success: Houston’s bold bet on Tarciane and what it means for the team – scout report

NWSL side the Houston Dash have just acquired the services of twenty-year-old Brazilian international Tarciane for a reported fee of €470,000, a…

April 24, 2024

Analysis

Hal Hershfelt 2024: Washington Spirit’s game-changing midfield maestro – scout report

Hal Hershfelt is a 22-year-old midfielder who has just started playing with Washington Spirit in the NWSL this season after spending some…

April 22, 2024

Analysis

Maximiliano Zalazar 2023/24: The MVP of Barracas Central’s Unexpected Rise – scout report

The Copa de la Liga Profesional is in full flow in Argentina and Club Atlético Barracas Central have surprised many with their…

April 20, 2024

Analysis

Redefining Roles: Xavi’s bold move with Andreas Christensen in Barcelona’s midfield – scout report

When approaching the latter stages of the football season, managers will begin to make tactical alterations in an attempt to get their…

April 13, 2024

Analysis

Vitesse’s Rising Star: Unveiling the talents of Mikah Hoop – scout report

Vitesse are having a torrid time this season, with just four wins to their name, the Arnhem-based side finds themselves languishing in…

April 8, 2024