Category: Tactical Theory

AC Milan

Breaking Down Four Defending Strategies At Indirect Free-Kicks – Set-Piece Analysis

Set-pieces are an integral part of the higher levels of football, as distinguished teams continually look for any potential way to gain…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Tactical Theory: Pressing in La Liga

If you had to guess which of Europe’s top five leagues had the most pressing in their games, you would be forgiven…

April 17, 2026

AFC Bournemouth

Kaoru Mitoma & Takefusa Kubo Scout Report: The Art Of 1v1 Attacking – Tactical Theory

The efficiency and intelligence of the modern game is quite astounding. Positional play has produced extraordinary levels of synchronicity within teams. For…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Havertz’s displacement of Lukaku perfectly encapsulates the redefinition of the number 9 role – tactical theory

Chelsea’s £97m summer investment in Romelu Lukaku was touted as the ‘final piece in the jigsaw’ to catapult Thomas Tuchel’s side towards…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Tacticians vs Ideologues: Which approach is more successful? – podcast

Arsene Wenger has often been hailed as a visionary, a man who changed Premier League football for the better. But the Frenchman…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Marcelo Bielsa Tactics At Uruguay 2025: Five Types Of Off-The-Ball Movement – Tactical Theory

In this tactical analysis, we will explore the five types of off-the-ball movement that Marcelo Bielsa identifies and teaches as the foundation…

April 17, 2026

5-3-2 Formation

The Rise Of The Back Five In League Two 2024/2025 – Tactical Analysis

In League Two this season, the top seven features six sides that predominantly play a five-at-the-back formation. Doncaster Rovers are the only…

April 17, 2026

Alberto Martín

Exclusive Interview: Tactics For Underdog Success Revealed By Aravaca Head Coach Miguel Madrid

Tercera Federación is a hub of talent in Spain. This is not only true of talent but also of the tactics within the…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Tactical Theory: Coaching England U21s build-up play – tactical analysis

England U21s had a very successful tournament at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship this summer. Not only did they win the championship,…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

How To Coach Ange Postecoglou Counter-Press Tactics At Tottenham Hotspur 2023/2024 – Tactical Analysis

Counterpressing, a translation of the German word “gegenpress“, is a team’s immediate attempt to regain possession in the aftermath of losing the…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Gabriel Martinelli Scout Report At Arsenal 2023/2024 – The Freedom Of Fernando Diniz’s Relationism Vs An Anchored Role In Mikel Arteta’s Positional System

Signed for around seven million euros, Gabriel Martinelli‘s performances have already made him a prized asset for Arsenal‘s future. The Brazilian, who…

April 17, 2026

4-4-2 Formation

Andoni Iraola Tactics At Rayo Vallecano 2022/2023: How Iraola Positional Play Ideas Are Thriving In La Liga – Tactical Analysis

In 2015, Andoni Iraola decided to leave Athletic Club Bilbao after a 15-year stay. Commonly a right back, he was an outstanding player for…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

TFA Podcast: How to scout a player in the modern game

On this episode of the TFA Podcast, Adam Scully is joined by Vélez CF Chief Scout Lee Scott to discuss scouting in…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

TFA Podcast: How to identify the best young players in world football

On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined once more by Velez Chief Scout and TFA legend Lee…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

TFA Podcast: How to create your own game model

On this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by Stevie Grieve, the former Head of Analysis at Dundee…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

TFA Podcast: How do international tournaments affect club football?

In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA analyst Scott Martin to discuss his recent article…

April 17, 2026

Brighton & Hove Albion

TFA Podcast: Relationism vs Positional Play – Diniz vs De Zerbi

In this episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by TFA analyst Caio Miguel to discuss the idea of…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Coaching Ange Postecoglou Build-Up Play At Celtic 2022/2023 – Tactical Analysis

Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic are on the cusp of another domestic treble having sown up their 11th Scottish Premiership title in 12 years…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

TFA Podcast: How to identify individual tactics in modern tactical systems – podcast

In the latest episode of the TFA Podcast, host Adam Scully is joined by the ever-wonderful Caio Miguel to discuss what role…

April 17, 2026

Analysis

Tactical Theory: How Aston Villa And Liverpool Reignited Their Playing Styles Using A Box Midfield – Tactical Analysis

These days, the most popular in-possession structure used in football is the box midfield as elite coaches tend to rely on it,…

April 17, 2026