Category: Player Analysis

Analysis

Challenger Pro League 2023/24: Three players you need to track from Belgium’s second-tier – scout report

While only a few weeks into the 2023/24 Challenger Pro League season, or Belgian football’s second division, there are a few players…

September 14, 2023

Analysis

Nathalie Björn 2023/24: Where the Sweden int’l must improve to become a consistent world-class defender – scout report

Rumours have been circulating during the last days of the transfer market about a potential transfer of the Swedish international Nathalie Björn…

September 11, 2023

Analysis

Romelu Lukaku at AS Roma 2023/24: How the forward can excel under José Mourinho – scout report

Over the last few years, Romelu Lukaku has been somewhat of a polarising figure in men’s football. In the last several years,…

September 1, 2023

Analysis

Barclays Women’s Championship 2023/24: Five potentially vital players you must watch out for – scout report

It has been an incredible summer for women’s football, with a thrilling World Cup culminating in England narrowly losing out to Spain…

August 28, 2023

AC Milan

Gloria Marinelli 2023/24: How the underrated attacker can find her best form and upgrade Milan Women’s attack – scout report

Gloria Marinelli is an Italian player who can be considered underrated and not getting her full chance at the moment. She was…

August 26, 2023

Analysis

Dennis Eckert 2023/24: The on-form goalscorer’s resurgence under Alexander Blessin at Union Saint-Gilloise – tactical analysis

After an excellent 2022/23 campaign, where he scored 17 goals in all competitions for Union Saint-Gilloise, Victor Boniface was sold to German…

August 17, 2023

Analysis

Valentín Barco 2023: How Boca Juniors’ sought-after 19 y/o left-back quickly turned into an offensive reference – scout report

Boca Juniors are known for being a talent factory and for involving their top talents in the first teams’ squad over the…

August 17, 2023

Analysis

Josimar Alcócer: The 19 y/o Costa Rican talent on the verge of a move to Belgium – scout report

From a recruitment standpoint, one thing that Belgian clubs seem to do very well is recruit young talent from South America and…

August 10, 2023

Analysis

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Key players’ unorthodox roles in Sundhage’s Brazil vs Panama – tactical analysis

This past Monday, Brazil’s women’s team started off their World Cup campaign with an assertive and electrifying 4-0 win against Panama. Having…

July 28, 2023

Analysis

Abakar Sylla at Strasbourg 2023/24: Vieira’s new centre-back with quality beyond his experience – scout report

Not too long ago, the new Chelsea ownership group, led by American Todd Boehly, purchased their second professional football club, RC Strasbourg.…

July 20, 2023

Analysis

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Five ‘under the radar’ players you must monitor – scout report

After what has felt like an eternity for women’s football fans, the FIFA Women’s World Cup is finally here, with action getting…

July 19, 2023

Analysis

Ana Vitória at PSG 2023/24: Adding Brazilian flair to the Parisian midfield – scout report

Ana Vitória is a Brazilian international player, aged 23, who has just moved from Benfica to PSG Women. This transfer represents a…

July 8, 2023

Allsvenskan

Three upcoming U23s you need to know from Europe’s summer leagues – scout report

Quite often, many conversation topics I see at this time of year centre around ‘the season being over’. And indeed, this is…

July 8, 2023

Analysis

Bart Verbruggen: Why Brighton’s new goalkeeper is a fine fit for De Zerbi’s system – scout report

The role of the goalkeeper has evolved over the years, with the modern game often requiring keepers with a higher technical skillset…

July 4, 2023

Analysis

Adama Bojang: Why the 19 y/o Gambian prospect is attracting attention from top European sides – scout report

In a bustling summer transfer market, there is a new target for some top European clubs in the form of Adama Bojang.…

July 4, 2023

Analysis

Euro U21: Three gems joining Kvaratskhelia in Georgia’s emerging golden generation – scout report

Georgia Under 21s have picked up some impressive results in their debut U21 European Championships campaign. The hosts have seen record crowds…

July 3, 2023

Analysis

How can Andrea Stašková upgrade Milan Women’s attack – scout report

Andrea Stašková has recently joined Milan Women from Atlético Madrid Women in a deal that can greatly benefit the Rossonere from an…

July 1, 2023

Analysis

TFA Scouted: Newcastle United’s future star attacker – podcast

In this episode of the TFA Scouted podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by his co-host Bryant Marques to discuss a future…

June 27, 2023

Analysis

Mateo Retegui: Why the unconventional Italian striker is destined to swap Argentina for Europe this summer – scout report

In his fourth season as a loaned player by Boca Juniors, the 24-year-old Italian-Argentine Mateo Retegui is finally getting the credit and…

June 27, 2023

Analysis

Mikayil Faye: The teenage defensive sensation who could be the future of Barcelona – scout report

A lot has been said about Barcelona’s finances and reported transfer ban, but that hasn’t stopped them from planning for the future.…

June 20, 2023