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A-League 2022/23: Australia’s Top U23 Talents – Data Analysis

The Australian A-League is quickly becoming one of the most proficient leagues in terms of youth development. During the 2022/23 season and…

How different coaches react to red cards tactically, the TFA Scouted magazine is out now, plenty from the archives + more

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How Atletico Madrid loan has revitalised Alvaro Morata

Come January 2019, Alvaro Morata was a Chelsea reject who the London club simply could not wait to get rid of. Now,…

UEFA EURO 2024 Final: Spain vs England and the best tactical plans for lifting the European title – Tactical Preview

The Olympiastadion will soon open its doors to another prestigious occasion—the awaited UEFA Euro 2024 Final between Spain and England. This venue…

Hans Vanaken Scout Report – Move To West Ham United In 2022/23?

After a spectacular seven seasons with Club Brugge, Belgian international midfielder Hans Vanaken is rumored to be close to finally getting his…

Building Better Defence: Olivier Dall’Oglio’s tactical triumph at Saint-Étienne

Saint-Étienne are the second-most successful side, domestically, in French football history, with 10 top-flight titles to their name — a record that…

Benjamin Bouchouari Scout Report – What Should ASSE Expect From Him In 2022/23?

Benjamin Bouchouari (165cm/5’5”, 65kg/143lbs) is the latest player Ligue 2 Saint-Étienne have recruited to boost their hopes of immediate promotion back to…

From the archives: Why Cole Palmer was ready to step up, how Undav can still be valuable to Brighton, Italiano’s tactics and who is Luciano Rodríguez?

Time for the #TFAArchives! Each day, Fintan O’Reilly gets deep into the 10,000+ articles we’ve written on TFA over the years and…

A future Marc Guehi for Palace, Ajax’s new-look attack, why Barcola is wanted, what makes Cole Palmer a must-sign (or keep) and remember Thierry Gale

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Dominant Forces: France, Morocco, Egypt, and Japan’s respective paths to Olympic Success – scout report

The Olympic 2024 campaign has reached a thrilling juncture as the final group stage matches have concluded, revealing the top teams that…

Inverted fullbacks and advanced playmakers: How Brazil overcame Serbia’s aggressive defensive system – tactical analysis

Coming into the competition as one of the favourites to win it, Brazil’s first match in the 2022 World Cup was long…

FIFA World Cup 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022: How Cameroon’s long balls allowed them to stay alive against Serbia to grab a huge point – tactical analysis

Cameroon and Serbia was one of the most exciting matches of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with a six-goal-thriller that had…

Joey Veerman 2021/22: What PSV can expect from their new midfield maestro – scout report

Joey Veerman is now a PSV Eindhoven player. After rumours linking him with both Rangers and Feyenoord over the January transfer window,…

Marc Casado scout report: 18-year-old talent primed to succeed Busquets at Barcelona

Barcelona have never lacked quality midfielders, neither in their senior squad nor in LaMasia. The La Liga giants have always been blessed…

Discovering Croatia’s Rising Stars: Three U18 talents to track – scout report

Croatia has long been a well-known ground for football talent, producing a wealth of skilled players who have made their mark on…

TFA Scouted: Jake O’Brien of Crystal Palace moves to Ligue 1 Lyon – scout report

Jake O’Brien has moved from Crystal Palace to Lyon in Ligue 1. We scouted O’Brien just over a week ago and recommended…

Mbappe to the rescue: How his efforts boosted PSG’s confidence to Coupe de France success – tactical analysis

After previously being sidelined due to an injury Kylian Mbappé stepped up and pushed his team PSG forward to the Coupe de…

Ethan Mbappé: Why PSG’s young midfielder is ready to make a name for himself – scout report

There have been quite a few famous footballing siblings over the years. Immediately springing to mind are the likes of Bobby and…

Everton’s midfield reticence gifts Virgil van Dijk man of the match

The Merseyside derby saw Liverpool head to windy Goodison Park. The result was an end-to-end goalless draw. The match left Everton fans…

Champions League

Champions League 2018/19 Player Analysis: Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk vs Tottenham

Liverpool were crowned Champions League winners on Saturday evening after seeing off Tottenham at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano. It will come as…

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