Category: Player Analysis

Analysis

Rafa Mir scout report: Can powerful target man push Lopetegui’s Sevilla closer to LaLiga crown?

Sevilla have officially announced the signing of Rafa Mir, a player with both LaLiga and Premier League experience who will be joining…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Hayley Raso: Why the Matildas star could help Man City “gain the edge” in 2021/2022 – scout report

When players like USA internationals Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle departed Manchester City Women this summer, many feared that Gareth Taylor’s side…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Danny Ings: How the new arrival at Aston Villa can transform their attack – scout report

Danny Ings is a player very familiar to fans of the Premier League. After playing for Southampton in his youth career, he…

September 3, 2021

Bundesliga

Josip Stanišić: How the versatile defender fits into Julian Nagelsmann’s dynamic Bayern Munich – scout report

At the time of writing, Julian Nagelsmann has coached Bayern Munich for three competitive games in all competitions. The Bavarian giants are…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Ozan Kabak scout report: Not good enough for Liverpool but plenty good enough for Norwich

Ozan Kabak is well known to fans of both the Premier League and Bundesliga, given his spells with Stuttgart, Schalke, and Liverpool.…

September 3, 2021

Analysis

Matteo Pessina scout report: How Atalanta’s Euro 2020 champion can play a crucial role in Gasperini’s tactics next season

Despite participating only in a few of Italy’s games on Euro 2020, Matteo Pessina’s performance was very important in their road to…

July 30, 2021

Belgian First Division A

Aron Donnum Scout Report: One of the best-value deals of the summer heading to Standard Liege

I am lucky enough to be in a position to consume a lot of football. As part of the consultancy that we offer…

July 27, 2021

Analysis

Sambi Lokonga scout report: Is the Anderlecht academy product the solution to Arteta’s midfield struggles?

There’s been a lot of controversy around Arsenal’s transfer strategy. They have been judged for selling some of their best players but…

July 23, 2021

Eliteserien

Kristoffer Klaesson: Norway’s ‘future number one’ who could be heading to Leeds this summer – scout report

At just 15 years old, Kristoffer Klaesson signed his first professional contract with the famous Norwegian club Vålerenga. Fast forward more than…

July 22, 2021

Analysis

Saul Niguez scout report: Will jack of all trades midfielder fit Koeman’s Barcelona?

Even though the deal is currently on hold, if the reports are to be believed, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are negotiating an…

July 21, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

Naby Keita’s Performance Against Crystal Palace

A major discussion arose in the last few days about Naby Keita and the question that he might be better than Paul…

July 16, 2021

Crystal Palace FC

Premier League 2018/19 Tactical Analysis: Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Crystal Palace

Despite playing as a winger for most of his youth, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is quickly establishing himself as one of the best right-backs…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Chelsea v Man City: Hazard’s striking role

Saturday evening’s match between Chelsea and Man City saw several different interesting tactical battles. Unusually both sides decided to play without a…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Gonzalo Higuain & Maurizio Sarri 2.0: A Chelsea evolution

There was great intrigue and a few jokes when newspapers lavished their back pages with the news that Chelsea were looking at…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Jorginho 2019/20: His transformation at Chelsea – scout report

Chelsea have been the surprise package of the year let alone the season. For a team that was riddled with lingering issues…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

Hakim Ziyech 2019/20: What he’ll bring to Chelsea – scout report

Earlier in the month, it was announced that Chelsea had managed to sign Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech for the upcoming 2020/21 season.…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Kai Havertz at Chelsea 2020/21 – scout report

The summer transfer window officially kicked off on the 27th July 2020 but no one would have predicted the speed at which…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

Thiago Silva at Chelsea 2020/21 – scout report

Chelsea have had a busy summer transfer that has been extended till October 5th to accommodate the elongated 2019/20 season. The Blues…

July 16, 2021

Chelsea FC

Édouard Mendy at Chelsea 2020/21 – scout report

Kepa Arrizabalaga’s underwhelming performances since signing for Chelsea have been well documented. The Spaniard had one of the lowest save percentages within…

July 16, 2021

Analysis

Nuno Tavares scout report: A player to rival or complement Kieran Tierney?

After the end of both Euro 2020 and Copa America 2021, the clubs started to strengthen their squads and reveal their new…

July 16, 2021