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How Good is Kenan Yildiz?
Kenan Yildiz is one of Europe’s brightest young attackers. Discover his role at Juventus, key strengths, elite stats, and why Arsenal and Liverpool want him.

Matt Smith
Mar 263 min read


The High Press Explained: Risk vs Reward
High pressing has become one of modern football’s most powerful weapons. Using recent Champions League matches as case studies, this analysis explains how elite teams use pressing triggers, structures, and tactics to win the ball high - and the risks they face when opponents break the press.

Mik Van Well
Mar 249 min read


Off-ball Movement is Your 12th Player
Learn how elite teams use off-ball movement to break man-to-man marking. Discover blindside runs, double movements, rotations, and coordinated actions that create space and destabilise defensive structures.

Mo Fathalli
Mar 196 min read


XABI ALONSO: THE PERFECT NEXT CLUB
A tactical analysis of Xabi Alonso’s philosophy, from Leverkusen’s dominance to his challenges at Real Madrid, and the type of club best suited to maximise his structured, possession-based system.

Mik Van Well
Mar 127 min read


Michael Carrick’s Man United: Style, Structure & Principles
Analyse Michael Carrick’s Manchester United tactics: build-up structure, positional rotations, attacking principles and the 4-2-3-1 system driving early success.

Matt Smith
Mar 55 min read


Is Cesc Fabregas The Next Pep Guardiola?
A detailed Cesc Fabregas tactical analysis at Como 1907. Explore his positional play, pressing structure, relational football and Guardiola influence.

Sourabh Banerjee
Mar 47 min read


Why Bayern Munich Are Thriving Under Vincent Kompany
Why Bayern Munich are dominating under Vincent Kompany: elite wing isolation, Harry Kane’s quarterback role, relentless high pressing and the Bundesliga’s best defence combine to create Europe’s most complete team.

Mik Van Well
Feb 245 min read


Why Arsenal Struggle to Score in Open Play...
Arsenal dominate possession and set pieces, but why is their open play creativity limited? We analyse the lack of central penetration and its impact on Arteta’s title push.

Mo Fathalli
Feb 226 min read


Cesc Fàbregas' Como: tactics and style of play as a head coach
An in depth tactical analysis of Cesc Fàbregas’ Como, exploring their vertical build up, positional rotations, and high pressing, and how his ideas differ from Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso, and align closer to Roberto De Zerbi’s approach.

Mik Van Well
Feb 197 min read


What Players Can Learn from João Pedro’s Back-to-Goal Play
Back to goal play is no longer just a striker’s skill, it is a modern necessity. This piece breaks down the four key phases of receiving under pressure: preparation, separation, decision and execution, using João Pedro as a case study. With real match examples, it shows how scanning, body use and touch selection turn tight marking into attacking progression.

Mo Fathalli
Feb 166 min read


What Are Inverted Full Backs? How & Why Teams Use Them...
The inverted full-back is one of the most important tactical developments in modern possession football. Rather than staying wide, they step into midfield during build-up to create central overloads, improve rest defence, and free attacking players to operate higher up the pitch. This role helps teams control transitions, open passing lanes, and create better attacking structures.

Matt Smith
Feb 124 min read


HOW IS IGOR THIAGO THRIVING IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE?
Igor Thiago has exploded into the Premier League scoring charts, combining physical dominance, blind-side movement, and elite shot selection to become Brentford’s new goal machine. With 16 goals in 23 games and a Golden Boot race forming, this tactical breakdown explains exactly why he’s thriving and how his profile is translating into consistent goals.

Mik Van Well
Feb 106 min read


WHY DE ZERBI MAKES SENSE FOR MAN CITY POST-GUARDIOLA
Pep Guardiola has defined Manchester City’s identity, making his eventual replacement a huge call. Roberto De Zerbi offers continuity without stagnation - a possession-led, aggressive system built on structured build-up, rotation, and pressing. His principles closely mirror Pep’s, while adding fresh ideas that could evolve City rather than reset them, making him a natural post-Guardiola successor.

Matt Smith
Jan 296 min read


CARRICK TRUMPS ARTETA IN FIVE-GOAL EMIRATES THRILLER: FULL MATCH ANALYSIS
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United continued their impressive start with a statement win away at Arsenal. Beyond the scoreline, this performance revealed a clear tactical identity built on structured pressing, compact defending, and growing control in possession at the Emirates.

Mo Fathalli
Jan 265 min read


JAMES GARNER: PLAYER ANALYSIS
A tactical breakdown of James Garner’s performances at Everton, analysing his defensive work, ball progression, duels, and attacking contribution. With a reported £25m valuation, this report explores whether Garner represents a genuine Premier League transfer bargain.

Mo Fathalli
Jan 236 min read


3 SIGNINGS MANCHESTER UNITED SHOULD MAKE!
Manchester United’s win over Man City masked deeper issues. Here are three young transfer targets who could help rebuild the squad for the long term.

Matt Smith
Jan 224 min read


LIAM ROSENIOR'S CHELSEA: STYLE, STRUCTURE & PRINCIPLES
An in-depth tactical analysis of Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea, breaking down build-up play, pressing structure, transitions, and the key principles shaping his early tenure.

Mik Van Well
Jan 226 min read


CARRICK'S PERFECT START: FULL MATCH ANALYSIS
Analysis of the 2–0 victory Manchester United achieved over Manchester City, focusing on Carrick’s defensive organisation, pressing structure, and counter-attacking approach in his first major test as interim manager.

Sourabh Banerjee
Jan 204 min read
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