Category: Players

4-3-3 Formation

Italy Vs Norway [1–4] – 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Why The Azzurri Collapsed Against Erling Haaland – Tactical Analysis

Italy were defeated at home by Norway 1-4 in their FIFA World Cup Qualifier, which saw them lose out on their chance…

November 18, 2025

Aberdeen F.C.

How Jimmy Thelin’s Aberdeen Tactics Exposed Philippe Clement’s Rangers

Aberdeen faced Rangers in the 10th fixture of the 2024/25 Scottish Premiership season and won 2-1. This match enabled Aberdeen to join…

November 18, 2025

Analysis

Philippe Clement Tactics To Lead Rangers To Victory Over Celtic – Post-Match Tactical Analysis

Rangers fans would have feared the worst.  Having lost twice already to Celtic this season, the Teddy Bears have been miles off…

November 18, 2025

1. FC Heidenheim

FC Heidenheim Vs Werder Bremen [2–2] – Bundesliga 2025/2026: Frank Schmidt Tactical Revival & Horst Steffen False Nine Dilemma – Tactical Analysis

While most of the attention in the Bundesliga fell onto “Der Klassiker“ between FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund this Saturday, a couple…

November 17, 2025

Analysis

Maxim De Cuyper Scout Report At Club Brugge 2023/2024 – The Young Left-Back Lighting Up The Belgian Pro League

Belgian giants Club Brugge find themselves in uncharted territory this season in the Jupiler Pro League. Having won the league title in…

November 17, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Eder Sarabia Tactics At Elche CF 2025/2026: La Liga’s Surprise Package – Tactical Analysis

With the current international break, we can already extract some conclusions from these first months of competition in the European leagues. In…

November 17, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Luis Díaz Scout Report At Bayern Munich 2025/2026: A Perfect Fit For Vincent Kompany Tactics – Player Analysis

When rumours about Luis Díaz’s transfer to FC Bayern started circulating in the summer, many bad memories resurfaced for the fans of the club from…

November 17, 2025

Analysis

Ferran Torres Scouting Report At Valencia 2019/2020 – Player Analysis

Who Is Ferran Torres? There’s no shortage of super talents in modern football. In fact, a new one emerges every now and…

November 16, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Dastan Satpayev Scout Report At Kairat Almaty 2025/2026: Chelsea’s 17 Year Old ‘Kazakh Sergio Agüero’ – Player Analysis

The primarily Central Asian nation of Kazakhstan has never been defined by footballing success. On the international stage, the Hawks have never qualified…

November 16, 2025

2-3-5 Formation

Robert Lewandowski Scout Report At Barcelona 2022/2023: How Will He Help Xavi Make Barca A Force In Europe Again – Tactical Analysis

Robert Lewandowski has been one of the most deadly and complete forwards in the past decade. He has proven himself in the…

November 16, 2025

Analysis

Tactical Analysis: Using NFL Plays To Improve Set-Pieces In Football (Part 2)

This month, I have finally gotten around to writing part two of my previous analysis on the transferable elements between American football and…

November 15, 2025

5-3-2 Formation

Ireland Vs Portugal [2–0] — 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: How Ireland Silenced Cristiano Ronaldo & Co – Tactical Analysis

The Republic of Ireland kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification hopes alive following an unprecedented performance and result against a very…

November 15, 2025

Analysis

How To Defend Against Kylian Mbappé – Tactical Analysis

Who Is Kylian Mbappé? Kylian Mbappé is one, if not the most talented player of his generation. He revealed himself to the…

November 14, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Cucho Hernández Scout Report At Real Betis 2025/2026: From MLS Star To La Liga Sensation – Player Analysis

When Juan Camilo “Cucho” Hernández arrived at Real Betis earlier this year from MLS side Columbus Crew, eyebrows were raised.  Could a…

November 14, 2025

Analysis

Ibrahima Konaté Scout Report At Liverpool 2021/2022 – An Antidote To Liverpool’s Defence?

When Liverpool were crowned England champions in 2019/20, they conceded only 33 goals from 38.92 xGA. However, they struggled to repeat this…

November 13, 2025

Analysis

2023/24 Premier League Tactical Preview: Luton Town Under Rob Edwards Tactics

After a remarkable 31-year absence, Luton Town have earned a sensational return from Championship to the top flight of English football.  Securing…

November 13, 2025

Amari'i Bell

Rob Edwards Tactics At Luton Town 2022/23: Finishing What Nathan Jones Started – Tactical Analysis

Whether you’re a football fan or a professional working within the industry, we all love a good underdog story, a surprise package.…

November 13, 2025

Ajax Amsterdam

Ryan Gravenberch Scout Report At Ajax 2020/2021

Ajax Amsterdam is home to one of the most renowned footballing academies in the world. Their academy, De Toekomst, is respected by…

November 13, 2025

Analysis

Jérémy Jacquet Scout Report At Stade Rennais 2025/2026: Rennes’ Emerging Defensive Leader – Player Analysis

Scouting promising young centre-backs in Ligue 1 has been a joy in recent years. From the pairing of William Saliba and Wesley…

November 13, 2025

Analysis

João Gomes Scout Report At Flamengo 2022/2023 – How The 21 Year Old Has Become A Vital Part Of Flamengo’s System

Brazil, year by year, continues to be one of the hottest countries to sign wonderkids, and this is not a new tradition;…

November 12, 2025