Category: Players

Ajax Amsterdam

Matthijs de Ligt Scout Report – How Good Was He As Ajax Captain?

Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed a huge amount of young talents getting all the attention from the biggest European clubs.…

February 10, 2025

Didier Deschamps

Why Paul Pogba’s Style Of Play Is More Effective For France Than Manchester United?

“It’s time to start talking about his football and not his haircuts”. Since his record-breaking move to Manchester United in 2016, everyone…

February 10, 2025

Bundesliga

Bayern Munich Tactical Trends Under Niko Kovač Tactics 2018/2019

Not long ago Niko Kovac was announced as the new head coach of Bayern Munich. Compared to former coaches of Bayern, Kovac…

February 10, 2025

Ajax Amsterdam

David Neres Scouting Report At Ajax 2018/2019: Why Ajax’s Brazilian Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

In Total Football Analysis’ February magazine edition, I analysed some of Eredivisie’s important transfer trends. While youth academy optimisation and scouting around…

February 10, 2025

Álvaro Morata

Diego Simeone Tactics At Atlético Madrid 2023/2024: Why The Revamped Side Are La Liga’s Top Scorers

Famed for his defensive tactics, Diego Simeone and his Atlético Madrid side have only conceded once this season. More impressively, they’re top…

February 10, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Hansi Flick Tactics & Formations At FC Barcelona 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Who Is Hansi Flick? The Barcelona season resembled a soap opera in 2023/24, with on-the-pitch struggles compounded by hierarchical uncertainty, which left…

February 9, 2025

Amady Camara

SK Sturm Graz Scouting Report 2024/2025 – Filling The Void Left By Mika Biereth & Jusuf Gazibegović

The second half of the season starts in Austria this week after a two-month pause over the winter. Sturm Graz are sitting…

February 9, 2025

Admira Wacker

Austrian Bundesliga Scout Report 2019/2020: Five U20 Players To Watch

Erling Braut Haaland, Guido Burgstaller, Sadio Mané, Philipp Zulechner, Naby Keita and Julian Baumgartlinger are just a few of many players who…

February 9, 2025

Seedy Jatta

TFA Scouted: Seedy Jatta Moves To Sturm Graz From Valerenga For €2.6m – Scout Report

20-year-old Seedy Jatta moves to Sturm Graz from Valerenga for €2.6m – we spotted Jatta in September 2022 and tracked him from…

February 9, 2025

Analysis

Yunus Musah Scout Report At Valencia 2020/2021 – Player Analysis

Yunus Musah has been one of the biggest surprises so far in La Liga. This 18-year-old midfielder has played 78% of Valencia‘s…

February 9, 2025

4-3-3 Formation

Warren Bondo Scouting Report 2024/2025 – AC Milan’s New Seedorf-Gattuso Hybrid

Warren Bondo recently joined AC Milan from Monza, signing a contract until June 30, 2029. The French midfielder replaces Ismaël Bennacer, who…

February 9, 2025

Analysis

Carlos Corberán Tactics In Possession: West Brom’s Attacking Dynamism Explained

Who Is Carlos Corberán? Carlos Corberán is in his second year implementing his coaching philosophy at West Bromwich Albion, who have begun…

February 9, 2025

Analysis

Millwall FC Tactical Analysis 2024/25: Early-Season Underperformance Under Neil Harris

At the time of writing, Millwall sit 18th in the Championship after three losses, two draws, and one win. Needless to say,…

February 9, 2025

Analysis

Jon Aramburu Scouting Report 2024/25 – Real Sociedad’s Venezuelan Duel Specialist

Who Is Jon Aramburu? Venezuela’s Senior National Team had a surprising group stage at Copa América 2024 — 9/9 points vs Ecuador,…

February 9, 2025

AZ Alkmaar

Calvin Stengs Scout Report At AZ Alkmaar 2018/2019 – Player Analysis

When the term inverted winger is mentioned, the mind quickly envisions Arjen Robben on the right touchline picking up the ball and…

February 8, 2025

Data Analysis

Serie A 2023/2024: What To Expect Out Of Giacomo Raspadori’s Season at Napoli? – Data Analysis

Despite losing some key pieces from the title-winning 22/23 season, including their manager Luciano Spalletti, Napoli were able to retain Victor Osimhen…

February 8, 2025

Analysis

Giovani Lo Celso Scouting Report At Real Betis 2024/2025 – Player Analysis

After finally being freed from what could be best described as a ‘frustrating’ spell with Tottenham, summer mover Giovani Lo Celso has…

February 8, 2025

Analysis

Emile Smith-Rowe Scout Report At Arsenal 2020/2021 – Why Mikel Arteta Must Now Trust Smith Rowe To Be Arsenal’s Creator

We have finally seen the Mesut Özil saga draw to a close at Arsenal, with the German playmaker making his way to…

February 8, 2025

2-2-4 Formation

Nicolas Pépé Scout Report At Arsenal 2019/2020: How Can Mikel Arteta Get The Best From Him Next Season?

  Arsenal tremendously broke their transfer record in the summer of 2019 by signing Ivory Coast international Nicolas Pépé for a mouth-watering…

February 8, 2025

Analysis

Villarreal, Real Betis & Las Palmas Recruitment Analysis: La Liga’s Best Winter Transfers 2024/2025

The winter transfer window is usually filled with teams scrambling to sign players who can instantly contribute to their respective team’s overall…

February 8, 2025