Category: Teams

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2020/21: Ajax vs Atalanta – tactical analysis

In the final round of the group stage matches, Dutch champions Ajax took on an inspired Atalanta outfit for a place in…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Ajax vs Borussia Dortmund – post-match data viz and stats

Tuesday night saw Ajax hammer Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest in…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Ajax vs Sporting – post-match data viz and stats

Tuesday night saw Ajax beat Sporting in the UEFA Champions League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Why Ajax were able to dominate Dortmund in four goal thrashing – tactical analysis

On Tuesday evening in the Champions League, Ajax took on Borussia Dortmund in a group game. At the time of the game,…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Benfica vs Ajax – post-match data viz and stats

Wednesday evening saw Benfica and Ajax finely poised after the first leg in the UEFA Champions League. We’ve broken down all the…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

Ex-Hammer Haller: How Ajax’s attacking approach can unlock his explosiveness – tactical analysis

West Ham and the club’s record signing Sébastien Haller parted ways after a €22.50m deal with Ajax who were keen on adding…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

Tearing up the Eredivisie: why Antony might be Ajax’s next-best South American export

The São Paulo region of Brazil has been home to some incredible footballing talents over the year. Kaká, Oscar, Lucas, are just…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

Possession isn’t everything: How Roma’s defending helped defeat dominant Ajax

Two of the biggest clubs in footballing folklore faced off in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals earlier in…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

Kamaldeen Sulemana scout report: the winger “with potential on a par with Neymar” chased by Man United and Ajax

After less than 18 months in Europe, Kamaldeen Sulemana is already attracting interest from the biggest clubs in the world. The 2002-born…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Besiktas vs Ajax – post-match data viz and stats

Wednesday night saw Ajax beat Besiktas in the UEFA Champions League. We’ve broken down all the key stats for you to digest…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

“One of Dutch football’s brightest hopes”: Why Ajax midfielder Victoria Pelova could be one to watch at Euro 2022 – scout report

After finishing as runners-up at their last major international tournament, the 2019 Women’s World Cup, the Netherlands will this summer turn their…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

UEFA Champions League 2021/22: Ajax vs Benfica – data viz, stats and insights

Tuesday evening saw Benfica get a 1-0 win against Ajax in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, meaning Benfica go through…

July 26, 2022

Ajax Amsterdam

Eredivisie 2021/22: How ten Hag solved Ajax’s positional issues to beat Feyenoord – tactical analysis

There were some very eye-catching matches on Sunday, such as the huge victories by Barcelona and Monaco on the league leaders in…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

San Jose Earthquakes: Seismic issues leading to MLS-worst defensive marks – scout report

To call this a tough season for the San Jose Earthquakes is an understatement. With 22 points from 20 games, they are…

July 23, 2022

Analysis

Jimmy Cabot 2022/23: How Clauss’ coveted replacement will modify Lens’ right wing-back position – scout report

Jonathan Clauss (178cm/5’10”, 67kg/147lbs) was Lens’ most prolific assist-provider in Ligue 1 last season, with 10 of his team’s 62 goals (16.13%)…

July 22, 2022

Analysis

Kalidou Koulibaly: How his experience can help Chelsea both in and out of possession – scout report

Thomas Tuchel is working on filling the gaps in Chelsea’s squad after a turbulent last few months being concerned about their future…

July 22, 2022

Analysis

Vinicius Souza 2022/23: the in-demand Brazilian midfielder on his way to RCD Espanyol – scout report

Vinicius Souza arrived in Europe in the summer of 2020 from Brazilian giants Flamengo, joining Belgian second division side Lommel for a…

July 14, 2022

Analysis

Clément Lenglet: What Spurs’ new loan signing has to offer – data analysis

For a number of years now, Tottenham Hotspur have struggled to become a consistent top-four team in the Premier League despite having…

July 13, 2022

Analysis

England U19s at Euro 2022: How the Young Lions won their 11th championship – scout report

The England U19s continued their impressive recent record at the UEFA European Youth Championship by lifting the trophy for the second time in…

July 12, 2022

Analysis

Tyrell Malacia: What to expect from Manchester United’s new blistering left-back? – scout report

Manchester United have signed Dutch left-back Tyrell Malacia from Feyenoord for a reported fee of £15.7m.  Malacia becomes United’s first signing of…

July 9, 2022