It was always going to be tough to replace Erik ten Hag after the Dutchman headed west to take over at fallen giants Manchester United. Ten Hag bowed out as a three-time Eredivisie champion, leaving his successor with massive shoes to fill at the Johan Cruijff Arena. CEO Edwin van...
Who Is Erik Ten Hag? Following the sacking of Marcel Keizer in December 2017, Erik ten Hag took over as the manager of Ajax. Since his appointment, he has won the Eredivisie title in the 2018-19 season and the KNVB Cup. This is on top of a well-documented run to the...
What Is Overloading To Isolate In Football? Overloading to isolate is a tactical concept utilised by many coaches, including Pep Guardiola of Manchester City in the Premier League and Erik ten Hag, formerly of Manchester United and Ajax. This technique involves overloading one side of the pitch to drag the majority of the opposition...
While the UEFA Europa League is only the second biggest international stage in European football, we had an absolute big-name match-up going on on Thursday in Ajax against Galatasaray. Two of the biggest clubs in Europe facing off should always be an interesting matchup, but the situation before the game...
With 17 matchdays in the books, the Eredivisie is in the middle of a three-week pause for its annual winter break period. While league play is on hold and 2024 is coming to an end, we thought it'd be worth taking a closer look at some of the league's breakout...
Ajax's 0-2 away victory over Feyenoord marked a strong statement under manager Francesco Farioli, showcasing disciplined, well-organised tactics, as we will see in this match analysis. In this tactical analysis and scout report, we’ll break down Ajax’s tactical approach, emphasising Farioli’s key strategic choices. Then, we shift to a pre-match...
In our previous throw-in analysis, we started a throw-in series by discussing their unique nature compared with other set pieces. We also discussed the different purposes and measurements of throw-in success, ending with the various strategies and kinds of defending throw-ins. Since we do not wish to rush delving into superficial analyses,...
Who Is Jorrel Hato? Finding new talent at Ajax used to be a given; the Dutch titan’s footballing academy has been among the most prominent places for the next big things in the sport for years. However, even the top franchises experience bad times. Ajax was no different, and even...
Fall is officially here, which means that it is time for the new October 2024 issue of Total Football Analysis Magazine. In this month's October 2024 issue, we have an exclusive interview with Diego Merino of Carabobo FC. In addition, we have 21 in-depth articles covering La Liga, Bundesliga, Eredivisie,...
Who Is Jorrel Hato? Finding new talent at Ajax used to be a given; the Dutch titan’s footballing academy has been among the most prominent places for the next big things in the sport for years. However, even the top franchises experience bad times. Ajax was no different and even...
What Is ELO Rating? The 2024/25 UEFA Europa League campaign of 36 clubs presents an intriguing competitive landscape when analyzed based on their current ELO ratings. ELO rating in football is a method for calculating the relative skill levels of teams based on their performance. In this data analysis, ELO...
Suzanne Bakker’s Ajax Vrouwen were successful in securing their qualification ticket to the knockout phase of the UEFA Women’s Champions League very recently after beating Roma Women at Johan Cruijff Arena to qualify at the second spot while sharing the same number of points as PSG with 10 points each. This...
Another Ajax player is being linked with a move away from the club. This time, it is Jorrel Hato who, according to reports, has caught the eye of Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool. We scouted Hato at the start of September 2023, and it was clear that, even at the age...
Last summer contained plenty of change for Ajax. After finishing third in the Eredivisie, 13 points off champions Feyenoord, the entire Board of Directors resigned, along with interim manager John Heitinga not being retained after Alfred Schreuder was sacked only a few months into the 2022/23 season. Then, Ajax appointed...
2022 has been a momentous year for football fans around the globe. The year has seen some top talent come to the fore, but fear not, as more top talents are waiting to announce themselves on the big stage. In this article, we will see one such player to watch...
Ajax versus PSV, the De Topper, have had a long-standing rivalry in the Netherlands. Before this weekend, Ajax had won 22 head-to-head matches while PSV Eindhoven had won 21, with 12 ending in draws. Both clubs averaged 3.15 goals per match. PSV has won three of their past five encounters, while Ajax...
While many clubs around the world look to splash millions and millions on bringing new talent into the club, Ajax are bringing new exciting talent into the club via their youth academy. In fact, in recent years, they have been the club selling players on for large transfer fees to UEFA...
Ajax are undoubtedly the greatest selling club in world football. The Dutch giants constantly churn out potential world-class talents, sell them on for massive money to the top five leagues and then replace them with ease, either from the academy or from the club’s wonderful scouting network. Last summer, having...
Calvin Bassey has recently impressed on one of the biggest stages around Europe, helping Rangers reach the final of the UEFA Europa League in what was only his second season in professional football, and his first season of regular game time. This is a stunning story, considering the fact that...
Saturday saw Ajax vs Heerenveen in the Eredivisie. We've broken down all the key stats for you to digest in this tactical analysis and provide insights around; * shot maps * pass flow * heatmaps * defensive actions * average positions and much more! We also try to answer some...
