The Swiss Super League will begin its final stretch of the season this weekend, as the league splits into two groups: the championship and relegation groups, which will start with the top and bottom six teams, respectively. With only five games to go, it's Basel who lead the pack with a...
Youth development has always been a critical pillar in the growth and sustainability of football clubs worldwide. However, the real testament to a club's commitment to nurturing talent is the actual playing time afforded to young players. Developing youth prospects is not simply about bringing them into the club's academy...
Youth development has always been a critical pillar in the growth and sustainability of football clubs worldwide. However, the real testament to a club's commitment to nurturing talent is the actual playing time afforded to young players. Developing youth prospects is not simply about bringing them into the club's academy...
As football continues to evolve, the emergence of young talent becomes increasingly crucial, especially for clubs looking to maintain long-term success. The DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) has a long tradition of developing world-class players through strong youth systems. This tactical analysis, in the form of a scout report,...
It has become increasingly important these days that full-backs are judged mandatorily based on their attacking contributions. Even if they are excellent defensively, checking their assists or chance creation numbers and comparing them with the other full-backs has become very common. Every manager wants one, if not both, of his...
There seems to be a trend developing on the continent whereby once highly successful teams are now struggling at the wrong end of the table. One such club is 20-time Swiss Champions Basel, who are currently rooted to the bottom of the Swiss Super League, three points from safety. Following...
FC Basel is the second most successful club in Switzerland, with 20 Swiss Super League titles. Eight of those titles were won consecutively from 2009/10 to 2016/17, establishing a period of domestic dominance for RotBlau. The club has also qualified for some form of European football every season since 1999....
Wouter Burger becomes another smart signing by Stoke City this window joining from FC Basel for €5m - xGOLD identified Burger as a standout talent in Switzerland back in August 2022 and our video scouting confirmed that he was capable of making a move to a good Tier 2 side....
All eyes are on Burnley, as peculiar as that sounds to say. The Clarets became synonymous with an unfashionable style and, under Sean Dyche, for defying the odds year after year. After their luck ran out and they were relegated, it was time for a revolution. Every adjective previously used...
