Category: Player Analysis

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

Ligue 1

Xavi Simons: the 18-year-old PSG star wanted by Barcelona and Rangers on a free transfer – scout report

Xavi Simons (2003, Amsterdam) has been one of the best-known underage players for a long time now. His football quality, catching looks…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Sizzling Sakala: Analyzing Gerrard’s latest Zambian recruit for Rangers – scout report

Rangers have announced that they have made a deal to sign Fashion Sakala from the Belgium Pro League team, KV Oostende. The…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Gabriel Slonina: The hyped 18-year-old Chicago Fire goalkeeper with links to Chelsea – scout report

Chelsea’s recent takeover by Todd Boehly marks the end of the Roman Abramovich era. But he may not be the only American…

July 26, 2022

Everton F.C.

Richarlison at Everton

The football world seemed to baulk as one when the news emerged of the £40 million transfer fee Everton Football Club had…

July 26, 2022

Everton F.C.

Everton Women 2019/20: How Izzy Christiansen & Hayley Raso fit in at Everton Women – scout report

Everton Women have had a decent start to the season and at the halfway point find themselves fifth in the FAWSL standings…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Lucy Graham at Everton Women 2019/2020 – scout report

Everton Women have been one of the busiest teams in the summer transfer window, bringing in plenty of new players. However, one…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Everton 2020/21: The specific concepts around the Richarlison role – scout report

Everton’s stunning performance surprises every team in the English Premier League. They are now ranked 1st on the table. Richarlison is one…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Hanna Bennison at Everton: How can the 18-year-old Swede fit into Everton’s midfield and help in reaching UWCL – scout report

Hanna Bennison has joined Everton Women last week coming from Rosengård, joining her other two Swedish teammates Anna Anvegård and Nathalie Björn, and she…

July 26, 2022

Carlo Ancelotti

The TFA Tactics Show | Joaquin, Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid plus Everton | Tactical Analysis

Welcome to our fortnightly TFA Tactics Show – all about tactics, data and analysis. In today’s show, Gabe, Daniel and Emerson discuss…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Anthony Gordon 2021/22: The bright spark in a difficult season for Everton – scout report

In a season which has seen Everton fall to the brink of relegation, Anthony Gordon’s emergence has been a shining light for…

July 26, 2022

Celtic FC

Filip Benkovic: Celtic’s on-loan defensive star

During the summer, Filip Benkovic was attracting interest from the likes of Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund. The Croatian defender opted for a…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

David Turnbull scout report: Celtic’s centrepiece who could erupt for Scotland at EURO 2020

David Turnbull has a story that is one of utter redemption and inspiration, as you might have heard already. As a 19-year-old…

July 26, 2022

Celtic FC

Callum McGregor: Celtic’s midfield stalwart

For the first time during their seven-year run as champions, Celtic are in danger of relinquishing the title. The 1-0 defeat to…

July 26, 2022

1. HNL

Croatian crackerjack: Why Celtic want the man with Messi-like numbers

Lately, in the Croatian media, there has been a lot of talk about whether Kristijan Lovrić deserves a call-up to the national…

July 26, 2022