Category: Team Analysis

Austrian Bundesliga

Young Violets 2019/20: Their possession tactics – scout report

The second team of Austrian Bundesliga club Austria Vienna which is also known as Young Violets are one of the most impressive…

August 20, 2020

Allsvenskan

Helsingborgs IF 2020: their defensive vulnerability – scout report

After 16 Allsvenskan matches, Helsingborgs IF were at the bottom of the league table with only 13 points. Under the former Aston…

August 20, 2020

MLS

Atlanta United 2020/2021: Assessing their slow start- scout report

To say the least, it’s been an interesting return to football for Atlanta United. Locker room drama, roster trouble, and a general…

August 14, 2020

Analysis

Wolfsburg 2019/20: Dynamic build-up strategies – scout report

The 2019/20 season was a promising one for Wolfsburg in Oliver Glasner’s first season in charge, they finished in seventh place and…

August 14, 2020

Analysis

What’s going on at Schalke 04? – team analysis

The fascinating thing about Schalke 04 is that it almost seems like, they’re breaking some kind of negative record every year. After…

July 25, 2020

Serie A

Juventus 2019/20: What’s the reason behind their defensive vulnerability? – scout report

Despite being on the road to their ninth title in a row, sticking to Maurizio Sarri’s style of play wasn’t as easy…

July 18, 2020

Eliteserien

Eliteserien 2020: FK Bodo/Glimt, the Scandinavian Atalanta – team analysis

History is being written in front of our very eyes. Or to be more precise, there are still way too many football…

July 16, 2020

Analysis

Milan 2019/20: Tactical flexibility – scout report

Women’s football in Italy has progressed massively these past few years, with clubs such as Juventus, Fiorentina, Roma, Inter and Milan developing…

July 3, 2020

Analysis

Valenciennes 2019/20: Their solid defence – scout report

Ligue 2 side Valenciennes were one of the sides with interesting numbers in the 2019/20 season. They are one of the lowest-scoring…

July 3, 2020

Team Analysis

Aston Villa Women 2019/2020: Attack analysis – scout report

In this second part of our look at Aston Villa Women, who have been promoted to the WSL following Liverpool Women’s relegation,…

June 24, 2020

Analysis

Benfica 2019/20: Defensive Transitions – scout report

The 2019/20 season has been a tale of two halves for Benfica. They started the season looking supreme and impervious to the…

June 19, 2020

Team Analysis

Aston Villa Women 2019/2020: Defence analysis – scout report

The WSL will welcome a new name to the league next season, with Aston Villa Women being promoted to the top flight…

June 17, 2020

OneFootball

Manchester United 2019/20: How do they set-up to ensure a Champions League spot? – scout report

Premier League football is back, and fans can now look forward to seeing their favourite teams back in action. Most teams in…

June 14, 2020

Analysis

Getafe 2019/20 : Their weaknesses – scout report

Getafe, under José Bordalás, have risen as a team that has made the most out of the resources it has. Currently fifth…

June 11, 2020

Analysis

PAOK FC 2018/2019: Their invincible season – scout report

The last time that PAOK FC lifted the Greek League was back in 1985. Over the last decade, PAOK started to invest…

June 7, 2020

La Liga

Sevilla 2019/20: team analysis – scout report

After some doubts at the beginning of the season, Julen Lopetegui’s Sevilla are in great form. They sat third in the table…

June 6, 2020

Data Analysis

FC Utrecht 2019/20 – A realistic threat to the Eredivisie top four?

There is no doubt that the Eredivisie is a two-faced league in which the traditional ‘Big Three’ has an enormous advantage in…

June 4, 2020

Analysis

La Liga 2019/20: What to expect from Real Madrid – scout report

June 13th! It’s the day Real Madrid fans, players, coaches and staff have looked forward to for months. In just nine days,…

June 4, 2020

Analysis

Washington Spirit – OL Reign Opposition Analysis – scout report

This tactical analysis is part of a project series I will be doing with Abdullah Abdullah. The purpose of the project will…

June 1, 2020

Premier League

Video: Leicester City’s counter-attacking tactics explained – scout report

This video explains the counter-attacking tactics of Leicester City under head coach Brendan Rodgers. Our tactical analysis examines Leicester City’s preferred formations and how…

June 1, 2020