Category: Player Analysis

Analysis

Houssem Aouar 2022/23: Why is one-time €60m-rated Pep-approved creator part of Lyon fire sale? – scout report

Lyon’s academy is a hotbed of footballing talent. One of the most exciting talents to have emerged from Les Gones’ youth ranks…

July 29, 2022

Analysis

Fredrik Aursnes: Feyenoord’s Norwegian midfielder linked with a move to SL Benfica – scout report

After starting his career in his native Norway, Fredrik Aursnes finally made the jump to a bigger league last summer, joining Eredivisie…

July 28, 2022

Analysis

Jesse Lingard at Nottingham Forest 2022/23: The man to secure Forest’s Premier League status – scout report

Jesse Lingard, for the first time in his career, will be looking to gain regular game time and become the star player…

July 27, 2022

Analysis

“A perfect fit”: How France full-back Ève Périsset could help Chelsea realise their Champions League dream – scout report

With the majority of leagues wrapped up for the summer, attention has now turned to the upcoming summer transfer window, with speculation…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Alsu Abdullina: Why Russia international “sensation” will fit seamlessly into Emma Hayes’ Chelsea system – scout report

The WSL has experienced a number of firsts this season, with Everton Women’s Aurora Galli the first Italian to feature in the…

July 26, 2022

Gennaro Gattuso

Andre Silva: Has the youngster rediscovered his striking force at Sevilla?

When we talk about promising players that could become “something” in World football we can surely use the name of Andre Silva.…

July 26, 2022

Lucien Favre

Jadon Sancho, Lucien Favre, and Structured Football

After dribbling towards the top of Bayer Leverkusen’s 18-yard box, Christian Pulisic hit a pass to the opposite side of the penalty…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Rabbi Matondo: Is the Welsh international the missing piece to Rangers’ right-wing puzzle? – scout report

With eleven caps for Wales and various transfers to different environments, Rabbi Matondo (175cm/5’9”, 66kg/145lbs) is a 21-year-old with plenty of experience…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Is Rangers midfielder Stephen Kelly ready to make his mark at Ibrox? – scout report

Scotland’s Under-21 rounded off a disappointing European Under-21 Championships qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw in Denmark last week. In a match…

July 26, 2022

Alfred Schreuder

Andreas Skov Olsen 2021/22: What can Club Brugge’s new signing bring to the Belgian champions? – scout report

When Andreas Skov Olsen joined Bologna in the summer of 2019 from Nordsjælland as a 19-year-old, much was expected. But, after an…

July 26, 2022

Alfred Schreuder

2021/22 Belgian Pro League Championship and European playoffs: How they work and one player to watch from each side

How do the Belgian Pro League regular season and playoffs work?  Unlike any of the major European leagues, the way a champion…

July 26, 2022

AC Milan

Brahim Diaz scout report: How the Real Madrid loanee impacts Milan’s performance in attack

Milan’s future was rather uncertain with the departure of their key player Hakan Calhanoglu to their city rivals Inter in the summer.…

July 26, 2022

Player Analysis

Alisha Lehmann at West Ham United Women 2019/2020 – scout report

West Ham United Women have been one of the quieter sides in the WSL this season, not being involved in the relegation…

July 26, 2022

Player Analysis

Julia Simic at West Ham United Women 2019/2020 – scout report

West Ham United Women have a number of key players in their team, and all have played their part in the Hammers…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Premier League 2021/22: Why Pablo Fornals has become a vital part of David Moyes’ midfield at West Ham – scout report

Pablo Fornals initially took some time to settle into life in East London. After completing a move from Villareal to West Ham…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Reece Oxford scout report: The former West Ham wonderkid building his career in Germany

Reece Oxford is well-known to fans of the Premier League. Oxford first broke through at West Ham all the way back in…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

“A fantastic work ethic”: Why Czech playmaker Kateřina Svitková has been essential to West Ham’s improvement – scout report

West Ham United Women have gone under the radar this season, quietly getting on with business and trying to finish as high…

July 26, 2022

Player Analysis

Chaotic versatility: A tactical analysis of Son Heung-min and his Tottenham season

Son Heung-min is widely regarded as the most underrated player in the Premier League. With 21 goals and nine assists for club…

July 26, 2022

Player Analysis

Bruno Fernandes: Why Manchester United and Tottenham can’t afford to pass on the Portuguese

Over the past two years, Sporting Portugal fans have anxiously awaited the day one of Europe’s elite teams would sign their midfield…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

How Tottenham Hotspur’s biggest flop has been revived this season

In July 2019, Tottenham Hotspur, who were managed by Mauricio Pochettino at the time, signed French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele from Lyon in…

July 26, 2022