Category: Players

3-2-4-1 Formation

PSG Vs Aston Villa [3-1] – Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

The UEFA Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa was a fascinating encounter of contrasting tactical philosophies between…

April 11, 2025

Ivan Rakitić

The Tactical Problems Which Led To Jorge Sampaoli Sacking At Sevilla – Scout Report

At the beginning of October, Sevilla’s board made the difficult decision to part ways with Julen Lopetegui after just over three years…

April 10, 2025

Analysis

Luis Enrique Tactics At PSG Without Kylian Mbappé – Paris Saint Germain’s Attacking Evolution With João Neves & Bradley Barcola

It’s been almost three months since Kylian Mbappé officially departed PSG for Real Madrid in one of the most highly anticipated transfers…

April 10, 2025

Bologna FC 1909

Santiago Castro Scout Report At Bologna FC – Why Europe’s Top Scouts Are Raving About The 20 Year Old

Bologna lost some of the key pieces from their historic 2023/24 campaign, including their manager.  They are currently 12th in the league…

April 10, 2025

AS FAR Rabat

Reda Slim Scout Report 2020/ 2021 – Why رضا سليم Is The Next Moroccan Magician To Keep An Eye On

Reda Slim (رضا سليم) is a 19-year-old winger who stands at 176cm (5’9”) tall, weighs 64kg (141lbs) and has provided three goal…

April 10, 2025

Analysis

Vincent Kompany & Aaron Danks Bayern Munich Free-Kick Tactics 2024/2025 – Set-Piece Analysis

The world’s attention is now fixed on the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals as we draw ever closer to a series of thrilling…

April 10, 2025

Analysis

Lazio’s Wide Attack & Aerial Domination Under Marco Baroni Tactics 2024/25

There’s a slight chance you already noticed, but the title race in Serie A is evolving into an absolute spectacle! Just four…

April 10, 2025

Analysis

Davide Frattesi Scout Report At Inter Milan 2023/2024: Why The Promising Italian Isn’t A Brozović Replacement But Will Reinforce Inzaghi’s Squad – Scout Report

In a surprising summer move, Marcelo Brozović sold Simone Inzaghi‘s Inter for Al Nassr in the rising Saudi Pro League for €18…

April 9, 2025

Analysis

Top Free Agents For Summer 2025: From Salah To De Bruyne, Who Is The Best Deal? – Data Analysis

The 2025 football summer transfer window presents clubs with an exciting opportunity to strengthen their squads with high-quality free agents who are…

April 9, 2025

Analysis

Three U21 Rising Premier League Stars: Nico O’Reilly, Jack Hinshelwood, & Romain Esse Scout Report – Player Analysis

With the 2024/25 Premier League season rapidly drawing to a close, attention is slowly turning towards the summer transfer window. All 20…

April 9, 2025

Analysis

3 Options For Kevin De Bruyne Replacement At Manchester City: Ilias Sebaoui, Jhon Jhon, & Kevin López – Data Analysis

If Manchester City fans have learned anything over the last few years, it is that their team contains plenty of star names,…

April 9, 2025

AC Milan

Pierre Kalulu Scout Report At AC Milan – Is The 21-Year-Old Milan’s Next Defensive Shield?

AC Milan has been one of the most consistent Serie A teams in the 2021/22 season, thanks to solid defensive performances and efficiency in…

April 8, 2025

AFC Bournemouth

Eli Junior Kroupi Scout Report At FC Lorient 2024/2025: Ligue 2’s Teenage Star Set For The Premier League – Player Analysis

Under Olivier Pantaloni’s leadership, Lorient look set for an immediate return to Ligue 1 following their relegation last season. The Breton side…

April 8, 2025

Analysis

UEFA Euro U19 Final 2024: How Ball-Playing Central Defenders Enhanced Spain’s Resistance To The French Press – Tactical Analysis

In a remarkable month for Spanish football, the Spain Under-19 national team secured the UEFA EURO U19 Championship title nearly two weeks…

April 8, 2025

Analysis

Angel Gomes Scout Report At Boavista F.C. – The Ex-Red Devil’s Evolution Into Lille’s Satellite Star

Last summer, Manchester United academy graduate Angel Gomes walked away from the EPL giants “to pursue a different path” for his career.…

April 7, 2025

AC Milan

Olivier Giroud Scout Report At AC Milan – How The “Underrated” Striker Can Increase Milan’s Attacking Explosiveness

Many players don’t go under the spotlight no matter how hard they work or how well they perform. Some call them underrated,…

April 7, 2025

AC Milan

The Permanent Class Of Zlatan Ibrahimović

When Zlatan Ibrahimović came back to AC Milan, nobody believed that, given his age, he could still play at the top level.…

April 7, 2025

Analysis

Santiago Castro Scout Report At Bologna 2024/2025: Bologna’s Final Third Threat – Player Analysis

Who Is Santiago Castro? Santiago Tomás Castro has been a significant contributor to Bologna FC 1909‘s excellent form this season. Bologna are in…

April 6, 2025

2. Bundesliga

Recruiting Strikers From The Second Tier Divisions – Data Analysis

This is the final instalment of a three-part data analysis series that I have been writing this week concentrating on using data…

April 5, 2025

Analysis

Can Angelo Stiller Or Xavi Simons Replace Trent Alexander-Arnold’s Creative Spark At Liverpool? – Scout Report

The departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool will be a seismic shift for the club tactically. From academy graduate to generational talent,…

April 5, 2025