Category: Player Analysis

Analysis

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…

July 15, 2021

Analysis

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…

July 14, 2021

Analysis

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)…

July 8, 2021

Analysis

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…

July 7, 2021

Analysis

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…

July 6, 2021

Analysis

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…

June 24, 2021

Analysis

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,…

June 23, 2021

Analysis

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…

June 17, 2021

Analysis

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…

June 16, 2021

Analysis

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…

June 12, 2021

Analysis

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…

June 9, 2021

Analysis

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…

June 9, 2021

Analysis

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…

June 8, 2021

Analysis

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…

June 7, 2021

Analysis

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…

June 5, 2021

Analysis

Emi Buendia scout report: Arteta’s solution to Arsenal’s creative struggles?

After a challenging Championship season with a very tight schedule, Norwich City were the team to show consistency and earn promotion back…

June 4, 2021

Analysis

“Strong, fast and powerful”: Why 22y/o talent who “has everything” can lead Barcelona’s backline

Barcelona have had quite a turbulent season in 2020/21. Their Champions League hopes were deflated by a rampant Paris Saint-Germain while back…

June 2, 2021

Analysis

Debinha scout report: why Brazilian is crucial to North Carolina Courage’s tactics

The 2021 NWSL season, the top flight of women’s football in the USA, is well under way, with plenty of teams making their…

June 2, 2021

Analysis

Toni Duggan scout report: which WSL club should the Atletico Madrid striker join?

With the WSL season having reached its conclusion, transfer rumours have begun to circle, with many clubs looking to rebuild over the…

May 27, 2021

A-League

Alou Kuol: The ‘very explosive’ Stuttgart-bound aerial assassin who idolises Lewandowski – scout report

Scoring seven goals in 893 minutes, Central Coast Mariners centre-forward Alou Kuol has the third-best goals per 90 ratio (0.71) of any…

May 27, 2021