Category: Player Analysis

Analysis

Emiliano Martínez: The Uruguayan conquering the number ‘6’ role at Midtjylland – scout report

After three fantastic seasons, FC Midtjylland decided to sell pivotal Raphael Onyedika, who was shining in the midfield, dominating possession stats and…

October 18, 2022

Analysis

“A keystone player”: Why keeping Jade Pennock fit will be critical to Birmingham’s chances of a WSL return – scout report

2021/22 will not be a season that Birmingham City Women will look back on with fond memories, as the team struggled for…

October 18, 2022

Analysis

António Silva: Why the 18-year-old is the next great academy product to emerge from Benfica – scout report

Benfica are the very definition of a selling club. The Portuguese giants have an incredible youth system and are constantly churning out…

October 15, 2022

Analysis

Dzenan Pejčinović: VfL Wolfsburg’s 17-year-old hidden gem – scout report

Young striker Dzenan Pejčinović moved from FC Augsburg’s youth team to VfL Wolfsburg as their fifth signing in the summer transfer window.…

October 14, 2022

Analysis

Bobby Faulkner: Why the young Donny defender is attracting Premier League interest – scout report

So far, the resurgence of Doncaster Rovers is yet to fully take off, with the club currently sitting just outside of the…

October 13, 2022

1. FSV Mainz 05

Nelson Weiper: Is the Mainz youngster the leader of a new German generation? – scout report

A homegrown player from 1. FSV Mainz 05 was able to get a taste of the Bundesliga for the first time this…

October 7, 2022

A-League

Garang Kuol: Australia’s next star who has just signed for Newcastle United – scout report

Garang Kuol has just had his move to Newcastle United and the Premier League confirmed. The 18-year-old Australian has had a quick…

October 6, 2022

Player Analysis

Why Gavin Bazunu has all the makings to become a great goalkeeper – scout report

Southampton haven’t had the best start to the new Premier League season, finding themselves in 16th position with just seven points. However,…

October 5, 2022

Analysis

Vincent Janssen at Royal Antwerp: How the Dutch striker has played his way back into World Cup contention – scout report

During his sole season at AZ Alkmaar at the beginning of his senior career, Vincent Janssen was seen as one of the…

October 5, 2022

Analysis

James Maddison: Why the Leicester City star would be a valuable addition to England’s World Cup squad – scout report

Born and raised in Coventry, James Maddison joined the Coventry City youth team and progressed into the first-team squad. After immediately impressing…

October 2, 2022

Analysis

Elliot Watt: Salford City’s Scottish midfield maestro – scout report

Elliot Watt is a 22-year-old central midfield player who joined Salford City in the summer on a two-year deal from fellow League…

September 29, 2022

Analysis

Ederson: Why is the Brazilian struggling at Manchester City? – scout report

Manchester City have had the best defensive records over the past few seasons. But how much is this down to their Brazilian…

September 29, 2022

Analysis

Zeno Debast: How the centre-back has risen from Anderlecht’s academy to the Belgian national team within 18 months – scout report

To say Zeno Debast‘s rise has been astronomic would be an understatement. After being a product of Anderlecht’s famed youth academy, Debast…

September 29, 2022

Analysis

Sam Hoskins: Northampton Town’s talismanic winger who can’t stop scoring – scout report

Those who have followed the EFL over the last seven or eight years will be familiar with the name Sam Hoskins, the…

September 27, 2022

Analysis

Juan Sforza: Newell’s Old Boys young deep-lying playmaker – scout report

With Enzo Fernández, Julián Álvarez, and Thiago Almada all making appearances during this international break, Argentina’s future generation is already becoming a…

September 26, 2022

Analysis

Kyle Hurst: The tricky winger proving to be a smart signing for Doncaster Rovers – scout report

The summer of 2022 saw Doncaster Rovers go through something of a rebuild, both within the squad and behind the scenes. This…

September 24, 2022

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

Analysis

Mike Trésor: The Belgian attacking midfielder having a breakout season with KRC Genk – scout report

After starting his senior career in the Netherlands with NEC, and then moving on to Willem II, Mike Trésor joined Belgian Pro…

September 21, 2022

Analysis

A history of how Eddie Howe reinvented Joelinton at Newcastle United – scout report

After making a dismal start to his Newcastle United career and being branded a flop by fans and pundits alike, nobody would…

September 17, 2022

Analysis

Paris Brunner: The next raw diamond in Borussia Dortmund’s academy – scout report

The conversion rate of Erling Haaland (22) is impressive. The Norwegian also scores at will with his new employer Manchester City. In…

September 15, 2022