Category: Player Analysis

Ligue 1

Bordeaux’s Fine Wine: Why ‘football genius’ Ben Arfa is back to his best and lighting up Ligue 1

Hatem Ben Arfa was described as a ‘football genius’ by new Girondins de Bordeaux manager Jean-Louis Gasset when the playmaker joined the…

February 12, 2021

La Liga

The new Jesús Navas – why Bryan Gil is one of La Liga’s brightest prospects

When Eibar played Sevilla at Ipurúa last weekend, all eyes were set on the small left-winger of the home side: Bryan Gil.…

February 11, 2021

1. HNL

Marko Bulat 2020/21 – scout report

Marko Bulat is a very talented youngster who plays for HNK Šibenik in 1.HNL. This scout report is a tactical analysis on…

February 10, 2021

Analysis

La Liga Bargain Bin: Why Huesca star should be on the radar for Europe’s best

Even though reaching the heights of La Liga is surely a huge accomplishment for Huesca, surviving the Spanish top-flight could prove impossible.…

February 10, 2021

Analysis

5 exciting January transfers that went under the radar in La Liga

The January transfer window has always been a difficult one. Good players only move in the middle of the season for crazy…

February 10, 2021

Analysis

Deadline Day Davies: What will Liverpool’s Championship signing add to their defence?

Perhaps one of the most surprising signings in a January transfer window came to pass on deadline day, as Liverpool belatedly moved…

February 5, 2021

Analysis

Why Japanese star’s arrival “signals a new dawn” for Aston Villa Women

Following their promotion to the WSL last summer for the first time in their history, it’s fair to say that Aston Villa…

February 5, 2021

Analysis

SuperDraft 2021: The 3 college soccer prodigy picks who could dominate MLS

Last Thursday (January 21, 2021) the MLS conducted the 22nd edition of the SuperDraft. The 27 teams in the league took turns…

February 4, 2021

Bundesliga

Jonas Hofmann: Gladbach’s ultimate utility man

Over the last 18 months or so, Marco Rose, at Borussia Mönchengladbach, has developed a clearly defined system, with distinct individual roles…

January 26, 2021

Analysis

Do Manchester City Women need a World Cup winning defender?

The last two transfer windows has seen an influx of foreign talent enter the FAWSL, most notably from the United States. Christian…

January 23, 2021

La Liga

Is a “very expensive mistake” playing his way out of Real Madrid?

“A very expensive mistake.” Those are the words ESPN used to describe Eden Hazard, the former Chelsea star turned Cristiano Ronaldo replacement.…

January 22, 2021

Analysis

Full of Hoppe: The latest USA youngster to breakout in the Bundesliga

Matthew Hoppe has certainly been a bright light in recent weeks, in what has otherwise been a disastrous season for Schalke. Hoppe’s…

January 22, 2021

Player Analysis

The Ukrainian Neymar: Shakhtar’s ready-made replacement for Arsenal and Leeds target

Left-winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been recalled by Shakhtar Donetsk – who currently sit in second place on the Ukrainian Premier League table…

January 20, 2021

Analysis

Why ‘exciting prospect’ Malin Gut is Arsenal’s future star

Arsenal Women had a much more low profile summer transfer window in comparison to their league rivals. Having seen the likes of…

January 19, 2021

Analysis

Sell Sancho: The Stuttgart sensation that means Dortmund should cash in

Jadon Sancho to Manchester United was quite possibly the biggest transfer saga of the summer transfer window. It looked inevitable at one…

January 18, 2021

Player Analysis

Recalled early: analysing why Graham Potter cannot wait to have Jakub Moder in his squad

Brighton & Hove Albion have made some very interesting purchases in recent years. Their recruitment team works diligently at scouting emerging player…

January 12, 2021

Analysis

Who is Canada’s next superstar in the making at Chelsea Women?

The FAWSL has increased in profile and reputation this summer with the arrival of several big names like Pernille Harder, Valerie Gauvin,…

January 9, 2021

Ligue 1

Aerial monster: A revealing analysis of LFC-linked LOSC starlet Botman

Sven Botman’s stock has undoubtedly risen since he joined Lille from Ajax for €8m in the summer. The 20-year-old Dutchman, who stands…

January 8, 2021

Player Analysis

How has “weak” Man City international become key to Pep’s 2021 plans?

Manchester City are a team which always want to dominate the game and attack, especially under the management of Pep Guardiola. They…

January 6, 2021

Analysis

Why young Brighton and Hove Albion Women defender with “professional attitude” is close to the finished article

Brighton and Hove Albion Women have been one of the most difficult teams to play against in the WSL this season, because…

January 6, 2021