Category: Tactical Analysis

4-2-3-1 Formation

Portugal Vs Spain [2-2 (5-3)] UEFA Nations League Final 2024/2025: Roberto Martínez Tactics – Tactical Analysis

Portugal lifted their fourth-ever trophy after beating Spain on penalties following an extra-time period that finished 2-2 in the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations…

June 11, 2025

Analysis

Florian Wirtz Scout Report At Bayer Leverkusen 2021/2022: Is He The Best Teenage Talent In Europe?

Florian Wirtz is an 18-year-old attacking midfielder who generally plays as a number 10. He currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen in the…

June 11, 2025

Amad Diallo

Julien Stéphan Tactics At Strasbourg 2022/2023 – Scrutinizing Strasbourg’s Distressing Drop Off

Last season, Julien Stéphan guided Strasbourg to their best Ligue 1 finish since 1980, as they ended 2021/22 in sixth place on…

June 11, 2025

Analysis

A Comprehensive Guide To Zonal Marking From Corners – Set-Piece Analysis

Defending from set-pieces is still a topic that invokes much debate in the footballing community, with the debate of man-to-man vs zonal…

June 10, 2025

4-2-3-1 Formation

Tactical Theory: Pressing Variations Within A 4-2-3-1 Formation

The use of the 4-2-3-1 out-of-possession has gained popularity in recent years, with various teams using different systems within this shape. Within…

June 10, 2025

3-4-3 Formation

Dirk Kuyt Tactics At K Beerschot VA 2023/2024: Instant Impact And Promotion To The Belgian Pro League Secured – Tactical Analysis

After a tremendous start to the Challenger Pro League campaign for Beerschot, in which they topped the league for an extended period,…

June 10, 2025

Analysis

Andreas Georgson Tactics At Lillestrøm SK 2024/2025 – Revisiting His Evolving Set Play Toolbox Through A Lillestrøm Lens – Set Piece Analysis

In August last year, Andreas Georgson‘s set-piece ideas were analyzed after his impact on Southampton‘s dead balls had an immediate and impressive…

June 10, 2025

Allsvenskan

Djurgårdens Vs Hammarby 2022 – How Hammarby Were Undone Despite Dominating Possession – Tactical Analysis

The 2022 edition of the Allsvenskan is in full swing now, with the midway point of the season approaching in the coming…

June 10, 2025

Analysis

Claudio Ranieri Counter-Attacking Tactics At AS Roma 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

Claudio Ranieri is stepping in as AS Roma‘s fourth manager this year, following a rough start to the 2024/25 season for I…

June 10, 2025

Analysis

Rubén Baraja Tactics At Valencia 2023/24: How The Los Che’s Legend Stopped The Club From Free Fall – Tactical Analysis

The last decade for Valencia has been truly tumultuous, to put it mildly. At the turn of the millennium, the club was…

June 10, 2025

Analysis

Russell Martin Tactics At Rangers 2025/2026: New Possession Era At Ibrox – Tactical Analysis

Last week, after a protracted period of speculation, Rangers announced Russell Martin as their seventh permanent manager in 10 years.  Taking over…

June 9, 2025

Analysis

Unai Emery & Austin MacPhee Set-Piece Tactics At Aston Villa 2024/2025 – Set-Piece Analysis

The competition intensifies on all fronts in the Premier League over time as we gradually approach the finish line. The competition we’re…

June 9, 2025

Analysis

Austin Macphee Set-Piece Tactics At Aston Villa 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

At the time of writing, Aston Villa are still vying for a UEFA Champions League qualification position, a result of their top-class…

June 9, 2025

Analysis

Bruno Lage Tactics At Wolves 2021/2022: What Does The Future Hold For The Wanderers? – Tactical Analysis

The news that Nuno Espirito Santo would step down at the end of the current season sent shockwaves throughout the Premier League.…

June 8, 2025

Analysis

Premier League 21/22: How Leeds’ late comeback against Wolves could be their start towards Premier League safety – tactical analysis

Both sets of fans will understand what each other are going through, about their manager’s situation, albeit these occurrences take place at…

June 8, 2025

4-4-2 Formation

Roles Of Central Midfielders In A Midfield Four – Tactical Analysis

Not too long ago, four-man midfields were the norm. The classic 4-4-2 ruled the global football scene. The only question was whether…

June 8, 2025

3-2-2-3 Formation

TFA Exclusive Interview: Martín Varini Tactics At FC Juárez 2024/2025: Positional Play In Liga MX – Tactical Analysis

FC Juárez experienced a historic final semester, achieving their best performance in Liga MX since the club’s founding in 2015. The team…

June 8, 2025

Analysis

Roy Hodgson Tactics At Watford 2021/2022 – How Their Improved Defensive Structure May Give The Hornets Hope Of Premier League Survival

“It is a sadistic pleasure. The suffering never stops.” Quite a grim quote, but these were the words used by Roy Hodgson…

June 7, 2025

Analysis

How Thomas Frank Brentford Wing-Back System And Rotations Beat Xisco Muñoz Watford 2020/2021 – Tactical Analysis

The penultimate game week of the 2020-2021 EFL Championship saw Premier League-bound Watford travel to 3rd place Brentford. With both teams having…

June 7, 2025

Analysis

Gerhard Struber Tactics At New York Red Bulls 2020/2021 – Tactical Analysis

Gerhard Struber’s senior management career is still in its infancy. Now, he took his first senior job only two years ago, after…

June 7, 2025