Nicolas Jackson

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to kick off on 21st December 2025 in Morocco, running until 18 January 2026, and promises a thrilling spectacle of African football. This edition of Africa’s premier international tournament features 24 national sides competing across multiple cities and world-class stadiums throughout...

As Jamie Gittens prepares for his move to Chelsea, the 21-year-old winger arrives with two full Bundesliga seasons under his belt and a reputation as one of Borussia Dortmund’s most exciting young attacking talents. Under Enzo Maresca, a manager deeply rooted in positional play and structured attacking sequences, Gittens' combination...

It took until the final day of the Premier League season, but Chelsea secured UEFA Champions League football for 2025/2026. They followed that up with a UEFA Conference League trophy, coming from behind against Real Betis to win dominantly with a 4-1 scoreline. The Blues' path to the 2025 FIFA...

Chelsea have completed the signing of 23-year-old Brazilian João Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion. Pedro arrives for a fee believed to be in the region of £60m, just two years after leaving Watford for a fee of around £35 million. The forward joins Liam Delap and Jamie Gittens as...

Listen to this article free on the Total Football Analysis podcast.  Available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or RSS. Chelsea defeated Real Betis 4-1 in the 2024/2025 UEFA Conference League Final to become the first club to win all three of Europe's major continental trophies. With this win, they also became the first...

Real Betis will face Chelsea on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at the Wrocław Stadium in Poland in the UEFA Conference League Final. Although the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan is obviously getting a lot more attention and debate this week, it is fair to say that...

Gameweek 22 wrapped up last weekend with thrilling last-minute winners and unexpected results that shook things up. For Fantasy Premier League managers, some high-profile players have come under scrutiny. In this article, we’ll dive into the performance of those players and analyse key FPL statistics while providing some fantasy football...

Gameweek 20 marks the beginning of a new year and the official opening of the January transfer window. For Fantasy Premier League managers, it’s a pivotal time to start planning for double gameweeks, strategising the use of their second wildcard, and deciding how to manage transfers ahead of the release...

With FPL Gameweek 13 now behind us, Premier League action returns swiftly, with the next round kicking off on Tuesday. This quick turnaround leaves FPL managers little time to prepare their squads for the upcoming fixtures. Crucial decisions await as Fantasy Premier League managers weigh their options and consider various...

The possession-dominant teams featured in our high xG shot creation tactical analysis often make the game look easier. While there is beauty in simplicity, and they pull it off well, a certain degree of quality is necessary to execute attacking sequences with those levels of precision. We certainly won't assume that any...

Chelsea have faced substantial criticism over the past two seasons for purchasing numerous young talents at high prices, especially in their attack, which now consists of nine players who could comfortably start at other clubs in Europe’s top-five leagues. This tactical analysis explains how Enzo Maresca has been integrating all his attackers...

Two weeks ago, our tactical theory article on the relationship between the #9 and #10 hit the website. Initially, this was supposed to be a stand-alone article. After watching some of Europe's best pairings, it was clear this wasn't possible. A second instalment was needed. And that's where we find...

Nicolas Jackson is a player in red-hot form. At 21, he is beginning to show why Premier League teams like Bournemouth and Tottenham are taking a serious interest in the Senegalese striker. A dynamic and confident player, he has been the focal point of Villarreal’s attack in recent months and...