Category: Players

Analysis

Federico Valverde Scout Report – The Rising Importance Of Real Madrid’s Newest Hero

Federico Valverde‘s performances to begin the season have dazzled Madridistas. The 24-year-old has been instrumental to Real Madrid’s perfect start to their…

October 24, 2024

Amadou Onana

Why Arsenal’s Set-Pieces Stand Out: Tactics, Principles & Perspectives Of The Elite

Set pieces have become an integral part of football, leading coaches, analysts, and even fans to become deeply passionate about all aspects…

October 24, 2024

Analysis

Laura Freigang Scouting Report: Eintracht Frankfurt’s Frauen-Bundesliga MVP Under Niko Arnautis Tactics

It might appear strange to see Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen sitting second in the Frauen-Bundesliga standings at the present time, behind only defending…

October 24, 2024

Analysis

Nuri Şahin’s Tactical Slip Which Cost Dortmund Vs Real Madrid In Champions League – Tactical Analysis

On Matchday three of this season’s new-look UEFA Champions League, the Santiago Bernabéu hosted a tantalising rematch of last year’s finale, with…

October 24, 2024

Bundesliga

Bundesliga 2024/25: Addressing Bayern Munich’s Right-Back Concerns

After all the drama last season and finishing third in the Bundesliga, FC Bayern Munich needed a positive start to the new…

October 21, 2024

AS Monaco FC

Youssouf Fofana Scouting Report At AS Monaco – Tactical Analysis

Monaco is top of the Ligue 1 table after nine match weeks, and midfielder Youssouf Fofana has been integral to that.  The…

October 21, 2024

AC Milan

Five Midfielders Changing The Landscape Of Serie A In 2024/25 – Scouting Report

Many new midfielders have arrived in Serie A this season, while plenty of others have moved from one team to another in…

October 21, 2024

AZ Alkmaar

Teun Koopmeiners Scouting Report: Is The Left-footed Dutchman Ready For A New Challenge?

The Netherlands has been producing some excellent players in recent years, with the recent focus on youth development paying off as a…

October 21, 2024

Analysis

Yacine Adli Scouting Report At Bordeaux 2021/22: Incoming Milan Maestro’s Maturation At Bordeaux

Yacine Adli (186cm/6’1”, 78kg/172lbs) joined Serie A giants AC Milan last summer for a reported €8m and a season-long loan back to…

October 21, 2024

Analysis

Xabi Alonso’s Fragile Leverkusen Vs Dino Toppmöller’s Frankfurt Counters: Bundesliga Tactical Preview

As Bayer Leverkusen prepare to host Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, October 19, 2025, all eyes will be on this exciting clash between two of the Bundesliga’s…

October 18, 2024

Adi Hütter

TFA Today: How Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Fit In At Real Madrid?

Welcome to TFA today, where we share essential articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Trent Alexander-Arnold To Real…

October 18, 2024

Borussia Dortmund

TFA Today: Can Thiago Motta’s Tactics Get Best Out Of Paul Pogba At Juventus?

Welcome to TFA today, where we share essential articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Robin Van Persie’s High…

October 17, 2024

Analysis

Vitor Roque Scouting Report: The Next Big Star Out Of South America

Who Is Vitor Roque? At 17 years old, with a £4.23M price tag on his shoulders, Vitor Roque walked into the historic…

October 17, 2024

FC Barcelona

Memphis Depay Scouting Report: How Could He Benefit Barcelona?

Besides Lionel Messi, Memphis Depay was the most exciting transfer rumour regarding the Spanish top club FC Barcelona. Depay will continue to…

October 17, 2024

Botafogo

Ligue 1 2024/25: The Rise Of Luis Henrique At Olympique Marseille

Olympique Marseille have signed some eye-catching players this summer window but one of their best players this season has been the one…

October 17, 2024

Alexander Sørloth

Target Men: Exploring How Lewandowski, Óskarsson, Sørloth Are So Effectively Deployed In La Liga

Long gone are the days when we primarily considered the traditional ‘target man’ or ‘target forward’ someone who was mainly good for…

October 16, 2024

Analysis

FC Groningen: Their Metamorphosis Under Dick Lukkien Tactics

Who is Dick Lukkien? FC Groningen have undergone a bit of a renaissance under their current manager Dick Lukkien. With the club…

October 16, 2024

Alice Corelli

Europe’s Elite Women: One Must-Watch Player From Each Of The Big Five Leagues

The 2024/25 season has begun, and plenty of promising talents are hoping to make their mark all over the footballing world this…

October 16, 2024

Analysis

Exclusive Interview: Carabobo’s Diego Merino Explains How He Brought His Tactical Philosophy To Venezuela From Spain

Carabobo FC won their first Venezuelan trophy in the first semester of 2024.  They won the Apertura under Diego Merino’s coaching, and…

October 16, 2024

Analysis

Serie A 2024/25: Profiling Atalanta’s Marco Brescianini

Marco Brescianini, on loan at Atalanta from Frosinone, is one of the midfielders to watch out for from this season’s Serie A.  The…

October 16, 2024