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Mesut Ozil 2019/20 – What makes him so important within Arteta’s Arsenal system – scout report

Mesut Özil is one of the most controversial players at Arsenal. While Özil was a key player of the Arsenal side under…

Recruiting a central defender for Arsenal: Part two: scouting Adam Webster

Last week I posted an article to the site looking at using data to identify a new central defender for Arsenal. You…

Recruiting a central defender for Arsenal: Part three: Scouting Ben White

This is the third instalment of a mini-series I have had running for the last week. The purpose of this series is…

Pablo Marí at Arsenal 2019/20 – scout report

Arsenal have been struggling since the beginning of the season, losing their identity and failing to keep up with the outrageously high…

Huge mistake: Why Real’s outcast will prove Zidane wrong at Arsenal

Not many players managed to mark the 2019/20 La Liga season as much as Martin Odegaard had. With the young Norwegian prodigy…

Andrew Jung: One of Ligue 2’s most wanted – how his potential new club can get the best from him – scout report

With just under a year remaining on his Châteauroux contract, 23-year-old centre-forward Andrew Jung (192cm/6’3”, 82kg/180lbs) is currently one of the most…

Nikita Parris: why “dream forward” will only improve Arsenal’s attack next season – scout report

Chelsea Women are undoubtedly the team to beat in the WSL, but Manchester City Women and Arsenal Women, who finished second and…

Issa Kabore: How Man City’s promising prospect can star on loan at ‘long admired’ Troyes – scout report

Following his €4.5m move to the eventual 2020/21 EPL champions Manchester City from KV Mechelen in July 2020, Issa Kabore (180cm/5’11”, 70kg/154lbs)…

Kyah Simon: why Man Utd Women should swoop for PSV and Matildas star this summer – scout report

The WSL has already seen many comings and goings this summer, with many names being linked with moves to the top flight…

Colombian cannonball: The midfielder who pocketed Neymar in line for a huge transfer – Copa America scout report

With Colombia still going strong at this year’s Copa América, it doesn’t surprise to see some of their players impress the most…

EURO 2020: Why “integral” Robin Lod could have improved Finland’s attack – tactical analysis

Finland were never expected to make it to the knockout stages of Euro 2020, with it being their first ever international tournament…

Marcelo Moreno Martins: can ‘El Matador’ guide Bolivia to their first Copa America win since 2015? – scout report

Marcelo Moreno Martins is one of the most legendary South American strikers of the last decades but most fans outside the continent,…

EURO 2020: Why Ukraine’s talisman Roman Yaremchuk is vital to victory against North Macedonia – tactical analysis

It may have been a defeat for Ukraine versus the Netherlands, but boy did they show real heart along the way. A…

EURO 2020: Our best XI from Round 1

EURO 2020 started last Friday and we at TFA decided to make our choice of the best XI for each matchday. The…

Alan Virginius: Why the 18-year-old is being closely monitored by Bundesliga clubs – scout report

Alan Virginius’ debut season for FC Sochaux in Ligue 2 showed us flashes of his potential since he played a small number of…

Football Wonderkids: Pedri Has What Spain NEED For Euro 2020 | Tactical Analysis – video

With EURO 2020 almost here, our latest YouTube video, made by RDF Tactics and based on Harshal Patel‘s analysis takes a look…

Sophia Smith: why history-making forward is a “top prospect” for Portland Thorns – scout report

The NWSL is the home of many excellent footballers, such as former Manchester City Women midfielder Sam Mewis and Wales star Jess…

Diamond in rough: Why Denis Makarov deserves bigger role in Cherchesov’s EURO 2020 plans – scout report

Going into the EURO 2020, Russia will face a difficult challenge living up to the standards they’ve set for themselves at the…

Boubakary Soumare: The Lille lynchpin linked to Leicester City – scout report

With the end of club football season, it’s time for the most exciting part of the year for football fans – Transfer…

Taylor Kornieck at Orlando Pride 2021 scout report – why her attacking impact is fundamental – tactical analysis

Taylor Kornieck has been one of Orlando Pride’s most influential players at the start of this NWSL season as well as during…

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