Category: Player Analysis

Analysis

Riqui Puig scout report: 3 areas LaMasia gem needs to improve to finally become a regular at Barcelona

Barcelona are going through a very difficult period. The LaLiga titans have a depleted squad that is transitioning from a star-studded team…

September 23, 2021

Data Analysis

Premier League 2021/22: Which player tops the xG per 90? Who has the most recoveries in the opponent’s half?

Following GW5 of the Premier League, we’ve pulled together all the player stats for you to have a look at. These stats…

September 22, 2021

Data Analysis

Data Analysis: Scouting the Eerste Divisie

We are creeping ever closer to the point in which people within football can approach recruitment questions in the 2021/22 season without…

September 22, 2021

Analysis

Jandro Orellana scout report: Can overlooked LaMasia talent become the backbone of Barcelona’s midfield?

Barcelona are in the process of a total rebuild. With major stars of the La Liga giant gone, including the legend of…

September 17, 2021

Analysis

Dapo Afolayan: The ex-WHU attacker with ‘a big future’ becoming Ian Evatt’s ace at Bolton – scout report

After spending February until the end of May on loan at Bolton Wanderers last season, playing 21 league games and helping the…

September 14, 2021

Data Analysis

Recruitment analysis: Early season scouting

The use of data in football recruitment is incredibly important. Data is something that I use extensively in order to cut through…

September 13, 2021

Analysis

Ilaix Moriba: The next “wonderkid” to join RB Leipzig – scout report

The Red Bull organization are no strangers to procuring young talent from across the globe, and the jewel in their multi-club crown,…

September 10, 2021

Analysis

Marc Cucurella scout report: Brighton’s smart value upgrade for Solly March

Brighton fans can collectively breathe a sigh of relief – they finally have competition for Solly March at left wing-back. His injury…

September 8, 2021

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Theo Barbet: Lokomotiva Zagreb’s new maturing 20 y/o centre-back who’s set to soar – scout report

Théo Barbet (184cm/6’0”, 77kg/169lbs) is a left-footed, left-sided centre-back who joined Croatian top-flight side NK Lokomotiva Zagreb from Ligue 2 strugglers Dijon…

September 7, 2021

Analysis

EPL 2021/22: Is Demarai Gray finally reaching his potential? – scout report

Demarai Gray burst onto the scene at Birmingham at 17 years of age, to much fanfare, gaining his first start in November…

September 7, 2021

Analysis

Saul Niguez scout report: The loan deal that demonstrates Tuchel’s intelligent strategy at Chelsea – tactical analysis

After winning the 2020/21 Champions League edition as well as the Super Cup, Chelsea didn’t settle for a minute. Thomas Tuchel’s goal…

September 6, 2021

La Liga

VIDEO: Why Eduardo Camavinga will improve Real Madrid – tactical analysis

In our latest tactical analysis video, we look at Real Madrid‘s new midfielder Eduardo Camavinga and explain why he should improve Carlo…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Jules Koundé scout report: Sensational Sevilla defender being beckoned by Thomas Tuchel and Chelsea

The transfer window season is well underway now – even Chelsea have awoken from their slumber. £222m of spending last season has…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Mohamed Ben Romdhane scout report: Why UCL clubs are following the 21-year-old ES Tunis midfielder

After being the second-top scorer of the CAF Champions League with five goals playing as a central midfielder, Mohamed Ben Romdhane has…

September 3, 2021

Data Analysis

Data Analysis: Four players that are similar to Manchester City’s Jack Grealish

This is the second in a series of articles that I will be writing for the website that shows how we can…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Ben White scout report: The £50m defender with an “old school mentality” bought to replace David Luiz

Mikel Arteta continues his Arsenal project and has been rather active in the summer transfer window. After the left-back Nuno Tavares and…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Martin Payero scout report: from the Olympics with Argentina to being Middlesbrough’s next #10

After completing his move to Middlesbrough for 6.75 million euros, Martín Payero became the third-biggest sale of the Argentinian side Banfield, just…

September 3, 2021

Data Analysis

Data Analysis: Four players who are similar to PSG’s Marco Verratti

This is the third part in a series of articles looking at the use of data profiles in identifying potential recruitment targets…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Stina Blackstenius: the Sweden striker with a “natural ability” in front of goal – scout report

Sweden have been near the summit of international women’s football for some time now, with many of their players dotted around Europe’s…

September 3, 2021

Data Analysis

Data Analysis: Four players who are similar to Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes

This is the fourth part in a series of articles looking at the use of data profiles in identifying potential recruitment targets…

September 3, 2021