Category: Tactical Analysis

Analysis

How FC Köln Are The Most Dangerous Team From Corners In Bundesliga – Set-Piece Analysis

FC Koln have become one of the stronger teams in the Bundesliga following the appointment of Steffen Baumgart in 2021. In his…

December 11, 2025

Analysis

Jose Mourinho Tactics: What Can We Expect From The Special One At AS Roma?

José Mourinho’s sacking at Tottenham Hotspur may not have come as a surprise to many people. Perhaps the timing of the sacking was odd,…

December 11, 2025

Analysis

Union Berlin 2022/2023: How Urs Fischer’s ‘Die Eisernen’ Have Risen To The Top Of Bundesliga – Tactical Analysis

Union Berlin come into this season off the back of a very successful campaign, where they finished 5th in the Bundesliga, missing…

December 11, 2025

Algeria

Anis Hadj Moussa Scout Report At Feyenoord 2025/2026: Could Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez Heir Be Liverpool’s Next Star? – Player Analysis

Anis Hadj Moussa (176cm/5’9”, 68kg/149lbs) is one of the most exciting up-and-coming left-footed right wingers in Europe today. The Algeria international may…

December 10, 2025

Analysis

Takehiro Tomiyasu Scout Report At Bologna 2021/2022 – Why Tottenham Are Crazy For The Japanese Defender

Summers with major international competitions always feel a little different. At the time of writing, we are less than a week removed…

December 10, 2025

Analysis

Fabián Ruiz Scouting Report At Napoli 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Who Is Fabián Ruiz? Born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Fabian Ruiz is a graduate of Betis Deportivo Balompié, who made his…

December 9, 2025

4-1-4-1 Formation

Barcelona Vs Atlético Madrid [3–1] – La Liga 2025/2026: How Hansi Flick Tactics Unlocked Diego Simeone Defence – Tactical Analysis

Barcelona secured the top spot in La Liga after defeating Atlético Madrid in Gameweek 19 of the 2025/2026 season. The Blaugrana hosted…

December 9, 2025

3-4-3 Formation

HSV Vs Werder Bremen [3–2] – Bundesliga 2025/2026: Why Intensity Decided The Nordderby – Tactical Analysis

There are a lot of derbies in the Bundesliga, but there are two that stand out among the rest. The first one…

December 9, 2025

3-4-2-1 Formation

Will Lankshear Scout Report At Oxford United 2025/2026: Spurs’ Young Finisher Developing In The Championship – Player Analysis

Will Lankshear (born 2005) is an English striker who has made a name for himself with a sharp eye for goal, clever…

December 9, 2025

Ajax Amsterdam

John Heitinga Tactics At Ajax 2022/2023 – How He Bought Effective Total Football Back To The Johan Cruijff Arena

It was always going to be tough to replace Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman headed west to take over at fallen…

December 8, 2025

Analysis

Ivan Leko Tactics At Standard Liège 2023/2024: How The Croatian Head Coach Can Improve The Belgian Club’s Weak Attack – Tactical Analysis

After an underwhelming first half of the Belgian Pro League season, and with the club languishing in 9th position, only two points…

December 8, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Medon Berisha Scout Report At US Lecce 2025/2026: Development Under Eusebio Di Francesco Tactics – Player Analysis

Medon Berisha is a Lecce player who has been putting on some very promising performances this season while showing several signs that…

December 8, 2025

Analysis

Johan Manzambi Scout Report At SC Freiburg 2025/2026: Why Europe’s Elite Are Taking Notice – Player Analysis

SC Freiburg have slowly evolved from a small, local club into a fully-fledged Bundesliga powerhouse. The club from the Black Forest finished…

December 7, 2025

3-4-1-2 Formation

Rodrigo Mendoza Scout Report At Elche CF 2025/2026: A 20-Year-Old Arsenal, Chelsea & Spurs Want – Player Analysis

At just 20 years old, Rodrigo Mendoza has quickly emerged as one of the most promising midfield talents in Spanish football.  Born…

December 7, 2025

Ajax Amsterdam

Erik Ten Hag Tactics & Formations At Ajax Amsterdam 2019/2020 – Tactical Analysis

Who Is Erik Ten Hag? Following the sacking of Marcel Keizer in December 2017, Erik ten Hag took over as the manager of…

December 7, 2025

Analysis

What Is La Pausa In Football & Why This Spanish Passing Style Is So Effective

La Pausa Meaning ‘La Pausa’ is a term commonly used in football. La Pausa literally means ‘The Pause’ and describes a player’s…

December 6, 2025

3-5-2 Formation

Lazio Vs AC Milan [1–0] – Coppa Italia 2025/2026: How Maurizio Sarri Tactics Neutralised Max Allegri Attack – Tactical Analysis

Lazio beat AC Milan in their Coppa Italia Round of 16 encounter at the Stadio Olimpico, following Milan’s win at San Siro in their league fixture.…

December 6, 2025

Analysis

Athletic Bilbao Vs Real Madrid [0–3] – La Liga 2025/2026: How Xabi Alonso Tactics Exposed Ernesto Valverde High Line – Tactical Analysis

Real Madrid were looking to keep pace with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table on Wednesday against Athletic Bilbao.…

December 5, 2025

Analysis

Pierre Sage Tactics At RC Lens 2025/2026: Lessons From Ligue 1’s Corner-Kick Specialists – Set-Piece Analysis

The competition in Ligue 1 is tight, with Paris Saint-Germain in first place with 30 points, while Olympique de Marseille and Lens are behind PSG with 28 points (at the time…

December 3, 2025

Analysis

The Benefits Of Negative Passing – Tactical Theory

The ultimate goal in football is quite simple – to win the game by scoring goals. However you turn it, you always…

December 3, 2025