Category: Players

Doncaster Rovers FC

EFL League Two 2024/25: Does Luke Molyneux Make Doncaster Rovers Promotion Candidates?

Doncaster Rovers are in their third straight season in League Two after they were relegated to English football’s fourth division in 2022.  Since…

October 16, 2024

Chris Rigg

EFL Championship 2024/25: Are Derby Matches Outliers? – Data Analysis

We are six game weeks into the 2024/25 EFL Championship season, and we have already seen some typical championship madness with Plymouth…

October 16, 2024

Borussia Dortmund

TFA Today: Thomas Tuchel Appointed England Manager

Welcome to TFA today, where we share essential articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s Tactics…

October 16, 2024

Aleksandr Maksimenko

Finding The Best Goalkeepers Outside Europe’s Top 5 Leagues – Data Analysis

Goalkeepers are becoming more and more important to a team’s tactics in the modern game. Finding the right keeper is integral to…

October 14, 2024

David Silva

Imanol Alguacil Tactics At Real Sociedad: How They Organize Themselves In Possession In The Post-David Silva Era

As the La Liga campaign began, Real Sociedad, under the fifth year of Imanol Alguacil’s management, did not enjoy the start they…

October 14, 2024

Martín Zubimendi

From the archives: Sopić’s HNK Rijeka, why Arsenal and Bayern want Zubimendi and can you see where Allegri’s tactics fail?

We’re back with the #TFAArchives! Each day, Fintan O’Reilly gets deep into the 10,000 articles in the archive and pulls out a…

October 14, 2024

Martín Zubimendi

The next Courtois, big Bundesliga preview, Endrick, Marcos Leonardo and Zubimendi scouted + Doucoure’s Everton importance

Good morning, analysis fans, and welcome to the #TFAFriday newsletter – full of analysis, scouting and tactics.  Fill up on your football knowledge…

October 14, 2024

João Félix

João Félix Style Of Play & Scout Report – Tactical Analysis

Joao Felix has yet to make his debut for Benfica but is already linked with a move to the Premier League. He…

October 14, 2024

João Félix

João Félix Scouting Report & Style Of Play At Benfica

S.L Benfica is renowned for producing world-class talent from their esteemed academy. João Félix is a recent graduate to make a step…

October 14, 2024

Analysis

João Félix Scouting Report At Atlético Madrid 2020/21 – Tactical Analysis

João Félix has started the season in an impressive form. After an inconsistent 2019/20 season in which we could only see glimpses…

October 14, 2024

João Félix

TFA Today: Why Joao Felix is ‘perfect’​ for Chelsea and Roger Schmidt’s tactics and philosophy explained…

In Wednesday’s Total Football Analysis Today newsletter, we have a brand new video analysis for you plus a look at one of…

October 14, 2024

Analysis

Wolves Premier League Struggles 2024/25: A Tactical Breakdown Of Gary O’Neil Tactics

Wolverhampton Wanderers have managed just one point from their first seven Premier League matches, conceding 21 goals—an average of three per game.…

October 14, 2024

Analysis

Ron Jans Wing Play Tactics Fuel FC Utrecht’s Unstoppable 2024/25 Eredivisie Start

FC Utrecht have been a revelation this season in the Dutch Eredivisie. After seven rounds, the club sits in second place in…

October 12, 2024

Aaron Ramsey

Morgan Rogers Scouting Report At Aston Villa: A Modern Example Of Player Development

Who Is Morgan Rogers? Back in April 2023, Millwall’s Zian Flemming dispatched a penalty condemning Blackpool to relegation to England’s third tier.…

October 12, 2024

Analysis

WSL Scouting Report 2024/25: Five Rising U23 Talents You Need To Track Closely

Whilst there have still been a handful of one-sided matches during its opening few weeks, it is fair to say that the…

October 9, 2024

Analysis

Fortress Juventus: How Thiago Motta Tactics Built An Unbeatable Defensive Wall

After seven games in the 2024/25 Serie A season, Juventus have established themselves as early contenders, largely thanks to their remarkable defensive…

October 9, 2024

Dušan Vlahović

Thiago Motta Coaching Style & Tactics – What Can Juventus Fans Expect?

An incredibly decorated player, Thiago Motta has also made his mark as a head coach in Serie A. He certainly piqued interest…

October 7, 2024

Analysis

Brighton’s ‘Exciting Young Prospect’: The Quiet Brilliance Of Maisie Symonds – Scout Report

When Brighton and Hove Albion Women secured their WSL safety at the end of last season, there were many who harboured hopes…

October 7, 2024

Analysis

EPL 2023/24: Virgil Van Dijk’s Masterclass Vs Erling Haaland – Tactical Analysis

Right after the end of the international break, the English Premier League had witnessed one of the most waited-for games every season…

October 7, 2024

Analysis

Stopping Messi & Co: These Tactical Flaws Could Shatter Inter Miami’s MLS Cup Dreams

As MLS heads into Decision Day, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are on the brink of history. Tata Martino’s team has claimed…

October 7, 2024