Welcome to TFA today, where we share essential articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s Tactics At Fortaleza Analysed In 2021 Juan Pablo Vojvoda, inspired by Marcelo Bielsa, has transformed Fortaleza from relegation candidates to Série A contenders. As Fortaleza take on Atletico Mineiro,...
Matchday two of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete, and it was a whirlwind of action and surprises. Our tactical analysis shares the best formations and plays from Champions League week two, delving into what worked and what didn't. This is part two of a series on the 2024/25...
Welcome to TFA today, where we share important articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Robert Lewandowski Is On FireRobert Lewandowski is on fire this season, bagging a hat trick yesterday against Alavés. Check out how he fits seamlessly into Barcelona's system in this Robert Lewandowski scout report from...
The upcoming Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich promises to be a captivating encounter between two of the league’s top-performing teams, as we will see in this tactical analysis. Harry Kane and Omar Marmoush will square off in a match between two of the top scorers in the Bundesliga...
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,...
After all the drama last season and finishing third in the Bundesliga, FC Bayern Munich needed a positive start to the new season under new manager Vincent Kompany's tactics. So far, it’s been close to perfect, at least on the pitch. With four league games played, they’ve won four games,...
Matchday one of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is complete and it was a whirlwind of action and surprises. Our tactical analysis shares the best tactical formations and plays from Champions League week one, as we dive into what worked and what didn't work. Let's start off with a look...
In partnership with Football Meta, we examine how Vincent Kompany's tactics at Bayern Munich have created one of the most formidable offensive attacks in European football. In this tactical analysis of Bayern Munich, we will examine their recent performances, which have showcased a distinctive 2-4-4 offensive formation. This structure has enabled Bayern to...
Who Is Dayot Upamecano? Dayot Upamecano currently plays for Bayern Munich and is one of the strongest centre-backs in the world. Upamecano is also a regular starter in an individually outstanding French national team. At 1.86 meters tall and weighing 90 kg, Upamecano possesses impressive speed and is capable of...
Who Is Adam Aznou? Adam Aznou is a player whose rise in football has been marked by impressive displays of technical skill and positional intelligence, making him one of the brightest prospects in world football. Born on February 6, 2006, in Barcelona, Spain, Aznou’s footballing journey has taken him through...
As the 2024/25 Bundesliga season approaches, the excitement isn't just about the battles on the pitch but also the fresh faces that will grace the German top flight. The summer transfer window has brought a wave of talent from other leagues, with clubs across the Bundesliga aiming to strengthen their...
As the 2024/25 Bundesliga season approaches, excitement and anticipation are building like never before. This upcoming campaign promises to be one of the most thrilling in recent memory, marked by several compelling storylines that make it a must-watch for football fans around the world. For the first time in over...
Who is Nestory Irankunda? Some people seem to be destined for greatness, but Nestory Irankunda definitely was not one of them. Born in a refugee camp in Tanzania after his parents had to flee Burundi due to civil war, the young boy's future was in doubt from the start. His...
Bayern Munich are making a host of changes before the next season begins. They have a new manager in Vincent Kompany — a surprise appointment given they are looking to dominate the league once again, which has been the case for at least the last couple of seasons, even if...
Who Is Hansi Flick? The Barcelona season resembled a soap opera in 2023/24, with on-the-pitch struggles compounded by hierarchical uncertainty, which left them unable to defend their La Liga title. After a positive end to the season, a soured relationship between head coach Xavi Hernández and club president Joan Laporta...
On Tuesday evening, the Allianz Arena hosted a tantalising fixture between two European powerhouses, vying for a slim advantage on their journey to the final at Wembley. A Champions League semi-final meeting between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid was sure to create fireworks, having both narrowly beaten English sides in...
The relationship between a #9 and #10 is a fascinating one. While the modern game has largely moved on from a #10 operating as a free player, the connection between a team's highest attacking midfielder and their striker is still pivotal to their success. The role of the #10 may...
As the Bundesliga season reaches its climax, one fixture stands out among the rest - the legendary "Klassiker" clash between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Steeped in history and rivalry, this match has transcended its status to become a global spectacle, and this edition promises to be no different....
For the last 10 years, the Frauen-Bundesliga has been a tale of two teams battling it out with each other to secure the league title and to get their hands on the Meisterschale der Frauen. Most of those years, Wolfsburg Frauen have prevailed and have held off Bayern Munich Frauen,...
With each passing week, Bayer Leverkusen can taste the treble. Having dispatched Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga to achieve a five-point lead, the German side is also in the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal and won all six matches in their Europa League group. Xabi Alonso's men are flying high and...
