In modern football, the defensive midfielder's role has evolved into one of the most tactically pivotal positions on the pitch. Whether protecting the backline, orchestrating attacks, or helping their team advance, defensive midfielders encompass a range of archetypes, each bringing a unique style of play. This tactical analysis delves into...
As MLS heads into Decision Day, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are on the brink of history. Tata Martino's team has claimed the Supporter’s Shield and will enjoy home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. If Inter Miami win their final game of the year against New England Revolution, they would break...
In modern football, the role of the defensive midfielder has evolved into one of the most tactically pivotal positions on the pitch. Whether protecting the backline, orchestrating attacks, or helping their team advance, defensive midfielders encompass a range of archetypes, each bringing a unique style of play. This tactical analysis...
Who Is Sergio Busquets? For 15 years, Sergio Busquets has been at the heart of Barcelona’s midfield and, by extension, at the heart of their successes and downfalls. Perhaps one of the most underappreciated players of his generation, Busquets has revolutionized the role of defensive midfielder by combining defensive prowess with technical...
Even at a tough moment in Barcelona's history, one of the most successful and popular football clubs in the world, with a strong tradition of producing talented players and playing with a tiki-taka style of play, La Masia produced two world-class talented players for the first team: Pablo Martín Páez Gavira...
The ultimate goal in football is quite simple – to win the game by scoring goals. However you turn it, you always have to score to win, and whether that’s done in full time, extra time, or via penalties, it doesn’t really matter. And regardless of the style of play...
At 16 years of age, Barcelona player Nicolás González was caught in a tug of war-between the world-famous club's Manchester United and Manchester City. Barcelona were fortunate enough that he stayed at La Masia despite the Catalans not being able to match the British clubs' financial offers. Here, through studying statistics and through analysis, we see what...
