Category: Player Analysis

Analysis

Kalidou Koulibaly: How his experience can help Chelsea both in and out of possession – scout report

Thomas Tuchel is working on filling the gaps in Chelsea’s squad after a turbulent last few months being concerned about their future…

July 22, 2022

Analysis

Casper Nielsen at Club Brugge 2022/23: the meteoric rise of the Danish midfielder – scout report

Last season was one that many would consider a fairytale for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. After a tremendous first season back in the…

July 21, 2022

Allsvenskan

Alexander Jeremejeff: How his talismanic presence could land BK Häcken’s first ever Allsvenskan title – scout report

When you look at title-winning sides over the years, regardless of the league in question, more often than not the eventual champions…

July 20, 2022

Analysis

Vinicius Souza 2022/23: the in-demand Brazilian midfielder on his way to RCD Espanyol – scout report

Vinicius Souza arrived in Europe in the summer of 2020 from Brazilian giants Flamengo, joining Belgian second division side Lommel for a…

July 14, 2022

Analysis

Barbara Dunst: Why the Eintracht Frankfurt player could hold the key for Austria against Norway – scout report

Each of the 16 teams in the Euro 2022 finals has now played at least one match, with the second round of…

July 13, 2022

Analysis

Tyrell Malacia: What to expect from Manchester United’s new blistering left-back? – scout report

Manchester United have signed Dutch left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord for a reported fee of £15.7m.  Malacia becomes United’s first signing of…

July 9, 2022

Analysis

Taiwo Awoniyi: The underestimated summer signing of Nottingham Forest – scout report

Union Berlin and attacking player Taiwo Awoniyi will go their separate ways starting this season. The 1.83-meter-tall Bundesliga record goalscorer of “Die…

July 8, 2022

Analysis

Paxten Aaronson: Leaving a family legacy in the City of Brotherly Love – scout report

After a promising MLS debut in 2021, Paxten Aaronson‘s start to 2022 hasn’t gone quite as planned. The Philadelphia Union’s midfield depth…

July 8, 2022

Analysis

Fleetwood’s EFL finest: Paddy Lane and why he is ready for the next level – scout report

Football as a sport has no shortage of feel-good stories when it comes to underdogs overperforming expectations (Leicester City winning the Premier…

July 7, 2022

Analysis

Marcos Antônio 2022/23: Lazio’s new regista who will replace club legend Lucas Leiva – scout report

After a relatively successful first year at Lazio, Maurizio Sarri now looks to continue developing his work with the Biancocelesti. On the…

July 4, 2022

Analysis

Alan Soñora: USMNT’s hidden World Cup hopeful applying his trade in Argentina – scout report

Alan Soñora (171cm/5’7”, 65kg/143lbs) is an American-born central midfielder with an increasing influence at Argentinian giants Independiente. Born in New Jersey whilst…

July 4, 2022

Analysis

Frenkie de Jong: The solution to Manchester United’s midfield woes? – scout report

Frenkie de Jong’s future has been a topic of huge debate for the better part of a month. After a breakthrough season…

July 2, 2022

Analysis

Nemanja Matic: Why Jose Mourinho insists on signing the Serbian stalwart – scout report

Quite a few reunions are expected to happen in the 2022/23 Serie A season, with Romelu Lukaku returning to Internazionale on loan,…

July 2, 2022

Analysis

Gabriel Jesus: Why the Brazilian will be a key player for Arteta in Arsenal’s juvenile attack – scout report

After reports at the end of last week, Arsenal had come to an agreement to pay Manchester City for Gabriel Jesus. Arsenal,…

July 1, 2022

Analysis

Sepe Elye Wahi 2021/22: Montpellier’s Golden Boy nominee with as many non-penalty goals as Neymar – scout report

Though Sepe Elye Wahi (184cm/6’0”, 74kg/163lbs) first broke into Montpellier’s first team in the second half of the 2020/21 season, the 19-year-old…

July 1, 2022

Analysis

What will former Swansea midfielder Yan Dhanda bring to Ross County? – scout report

Ross County’s signing of former Swansea City midfielder Yan Dhanda has been one of the most eye-catching deals of the Scottish summer…

June 30, 2022

Analysis

Sebastiano Esposito: Why Anderlecht have loaned in the young Azzurri forward to help with their title bid – scout report

It’s a new dawn for RSC Anderlecht, as the Brussels-based club, and arguably the biggest club in the history of Belgian football,…

June 30, 2022

Analysis

Dário Essugo: The Sporting CP youth who broke a Cristiano Ronaldo record – scout report

Six days after his 16th birthday, the unthinkable happened for Dário Essugo. After joining Sporting CP at the age of nine, Essugo…

June 28, 2022

Analysis

Coup for Crawley: What League Two golden boot winner Dom Telford will offer The Reds – scout report

After bagging 25 goals for Newport County in the EFL League Two during the 2021/22 season, striker Dom Telford announced that he…

June 28, 2022

Analysis

Hugo Cuypers at KAA Gent 2022/23: The Belgian Cup winners’ exciting new centre-forward – scout report

KV Mechelen had a successful season last term under the tutelage of Wouter Vrancken, with the club finishing in seventh place during…

June 23, 2022