Category: Player Analysis

Analysis

Daniel Ruíz at Millonarios 2022 – scout report

Colombia has enjoyed some technically-gifted players throughout their history. Carlos Valderrama, James Rodríguez, Juan Fernando Quintero, Radamel Falcao and more recently, Luis…

September 14, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

Calvin Bassey at Ajax 2022/23: The monstrous defender ready to dominate Eredivisie – scout report

Calvin Bassey has recently impressed on one of the biggest stages around Europe, helping Rangers reach the final of the UEFA Europa…

September 13, 2022

Analysis

Thijs Dallinga 2022/23: Toulouse’s flying Dutchman – scout report

Having struggled to make an impact on Dutch football in the Eredivisie, Thijs Dallinga managed to make his mark in the second…

September 8, 2022

Analysis

Josh Sargent: The American international looking to fire Norwich City to promotion – scout report

After joining Norwich City in August last year from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen, Josh Sargent seemingly struggled to adapt to life in…

September 1, 2022

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Why is Heung-Min Son struggling this season for Tottenham Hotspur? – scout report

The new Premier League season is only four matches old but already narratives are being formed around various teams. In some cases,…

August 31, 2022

Analysis

Renan Lodi: How the Brazilian will intensify Nottingham Forest’s dynamic style – scout report

Renan Lodi has just been announced as Nottingham Forest’s 18th signing of the summer, and if his loan move becomes permanent, it…

August 30, 2022

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Ligue 1 2021/22: How ‘desired’ Ludovic Blas can hone his game amid Lille, Rennes and Benfica links – scout report

Ludovic Blas (180cm/5’10”, 69kg/152lbs) was a key figure in the Nantes side that achieved Coupe de France glory last season, with La…

August 26, 2022

La Liga

Scout report: What can Newcastle fans expect from Alexander Isak?

Over the last 48 hours, we have seen news break that Newcastle United are close to securing the signing of the Swedish…

August 25, 2022

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La Liga 2022/23: Attacking superiority leads to Galacticos goal fest – tactical analysis

Reigning La Liga champions Real Madrid appear to be going from strength to strength in recent years – collecting trophies for fun,…

August 23, 2022

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Evander 2022 – Why Midtjylland’s Brazilian midfielder is ready to move to a top-five league? – scout report

After two consecutive runners-up finishes to Copenhagen and Brondby, Midtjylland have had a very shaky start to the current season as they…

August 22, 2022

Alessio Dionisi

Andrea Pinamonti: Sassuolo’s Scamacca successor – scout report

A lethal goal-scorer at youth level with Inter Milan, Andrea Pinamonti (185cm/6’1”, 72kg/158lbs) is looking to reach his full potential in Serie…

August 22, 2022

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Bamba Dieng 2022/23: Why the Marseille striker is destined for a move to English football – scout report

22-year-old Bamba Dieng joined Olympique Marseille from FC Diambars in October 2020. FC Diambars are a club from Senegal founded in 2003…

August 20, 2022

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Andre Blake: Philadelphia Union’s MVP-calibre keeper – scout report

A couple of weeks ago, this data analysis on the MLS mid-season MVPs put forth the five most impressive candidates from a…

August 13, 2022

Analysis

How Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun must improve at Ligue 1 side Reims in 2022/23 to reach his potential – scout report

Arsenal youth academy product Folarin Balogun (179cm/5’10”, 66kg/145lbs) has joined Ligue 1 side Reims on loan for the 2022/23 campaign. The England…

August 12, 2022

Analysis

Aleksandar Mitrović: A rejuvenated Premier League striker out to prove a point – tactical analysis

Having bounced straight back to the Premier League from the Championship, Fulham faced off against the runners-up of the Premier League and…

August 11, 2022

Analysis

Sebastian Szymański: Feyenoord’s new number ’10’ making a name for himself in Rotterdam – scout report

In the last few years, there has been a resurgence of young talent in the Poland national team setup. One of the…

August 11, 2022

Analysis

Why Norway wonderkid Elisabeth Terland could be a shrewd signing for Brighton – scout report

With the excitement of Euro 2022 now over, the focus of many women’s football fans has turned back to their domestic clubs,…

August 10, 2022

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Sarah Zadrazil : What makes the Austria and Bayern Munich star a world-class midfielder? – tactical analysis

Sarah Zadrazil is one of the most skilful midfielders in Europe at the moment. Her performances during Women’s Euro 2022 consolidated this…

August 6, 2022

Analysis

Riqui Puig: Can LA Galaxy’s Barcelona signing deliver a Hollywood-worthy impact?

MLS has had quite the transfer window, perhaps its greatest ever. The league has seen Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi swap Serie…

August 6, 2022

Analysis

Joško Gvardiol: RB Leipzig’s sensational Croatian centre-back – scout report

The role of a centre-back has gradually evolved over recent years. From only being the rock at the heart of the defence…

August 5, 2022