Category: Recruitment Analysis

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

Player Analysis

Scouting the U17 European Championship….Part Two

The European U17 Championships have now come to an end, with France, perhaps unsurprisingly given the quality of their squad, coming out…

March 20, 2025

Analysis

Celtic, Rangers, Dundee & Hearts Make Scotland The Gateway To European Football – Data Analysis

Scotland is proving to be the perfect breeding ground for footballers making the move to Europe. Over the past five seasons, many…

March 14, 2025

Analysis

Jadon Sancho Scouting Report At Borussia Dortmund 2023/24: Analyzing His Return On Loan And Impact To Dortmund’s Tactics – Analysis

The transfer of Jadon Sancho from Manchester United to Borussia Dortmund is now official. The winger will be on loan from Manchester…

March 7, 2025

Álex Grimaldo

Bayer Leverkusen’s Fernando Carro And Simon Rolfes Strategic Approach To Team-Building – Data Analysis

Bayer Leverkusen’s triumph in securing their maiden Bundesliga title ahead of FC Bayern marks a historic moment in the club’s nearly two-century-long…

March 4, 2025

Analysis

Searching For RB Salzburg’s Next Star: Four Under-19’s To Replace Karim Adeyemi – Data Analysis

Despite most eyes still being on Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé’s transfer sagas, there’s another young striker who is getting a lot…

March 3, 2025

Abdülkadir Ömür

Replacing Hakim Ziyech: 3 Options To Fill Ajax’s Attacking Void – Scout Report

On the 23rd February 2020, it was announced that Hakim Ziyech had agreed to a deal to leave Ajax and join Chelsea…

March 3, 2025

Analysis

Do Rebuilds Actually Work? The Impact Of New Signings Vs Table Position (Part 2) – Premier League Data Analysis

That’s right, this is Part 2. The initial article, “Rebuild or Ruin: A data analysis on transfer overhauls,” debuted on Total Football…

February 12, 2025

Bundesliga

2018/19 season preview podcast discussing Chelsea, Liverpool, Ajax and the Bundesliga

In the latest Total Football Analysis Podcast, ronniedogmedia.com’s Chris Darwen speaks to TFA Lead Analyst Lee Scott about Chelsea, Liverpool, Ajax and the…

February 10, 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

Analysis

VfB Stuttgart Recruitment Analysis 2024/25 – Strategic Strengthening For UEFA Champions League

As VfB Stuttgart gears up for the 2024/25 Bundesliga season and an exciting journey in the UEFA Champions League, the focus is…

February 7, 2025

Arsenal

Replacing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Using Data To Find 5 New Strikers For Arsenal

One of the most interesting storylines within football in recent weeks has been the narrative surrounding Arsenal and their former club captain…

February 5, 2025

Analysis

Five Key Moves During NIFL Premiership’s Wild Winter Transfer Window – Recruitment Analysis

The search for an elusive goalscorer is often the priority for clubs during transfer windows.  Centre-forwards are the most in-demand players in…

February 4, 2025

4-2-2-2 Formation

The Ralf Rangnick Rebuild: 4 Players That United Should Sign To Fit Ralf’s 4-2-2-2 Formation

The appointment of Ralf Rangnick as the interim manager of Manchester United has excited a lot of fans of the club. While…

February 3, 2025

Analysis

League-Leap Prospects: 3 Forwards Primed For Europe’s Football Powerhouses – Scout Report

Every year in spring, the search for hidden gems becomes a thrilling pursuit for top clubs across Europe. Beyond the glitz and…

February 1, 2025

Analysis

Bruno Berner Tactics At Grasshopper Club Zurich 2023/2024: A Serial Overachiever Takes On Fallen Swiss Giants – Tactical Analysis

Grasshopper Club Zurich are the most successful team in Swiss football, with 27 league titles to their name — seven more than…

February 1, 2025

AC Milan

Franck Kessié Scouting Report At AC Milan 2022/23 – Analysis

Franck Kessié left his native Ivory Coast when he was 18 years old. He had already made appearances for his country at…

January 16, 2025

Analysis

Greg Taylor Vs Kieran Tierney: Analysing The Celtic Left-Back Conundrum – Scouting Report

Celtic have a tough decision to make. Celtic academy product Kieran Tierney is set to leave Arsenal this summer. His contract expires…

January 14, 2025

Analysis

Unearthing Football’s Hidden Gems: The UK & Ireland’s Best Semi-Pro Strikers – Scouting Report

At every youth game worldwide, there are young people who dream of becoming professional footballers. The privilege of waking up every day…

December 25, 2024

Analysis

Legacy Over Luxury: PSG’s New Sporting Approach – Recruitment Analysis

PSG often appear like a team poised to contend for the UEFA Champions League, yet they consistently fall short. Whether it’s Karim…

December 5, 2024