Data Analysis
Roberto Mancini’s return to Italy has already produced three very different tactical performances. After a disjointed opening against Belgium exposed problems between the lines, Italy responded with a fluid 4-3-3 against Türkiye, using rotations, narrow forwards and aggressive full-back movement to create passing options and overloads.
Data Analysis
Lamine Yamal enters the 2026/2027 season as one of the leading contenders for the Ballon d’Or, having established himself among the game’s most influential attacking players. Despite his creativity and ability to create chances, finishing had previously been the one area preventing his output from matching his
Data Analysis
Napoli have struggled for control under Massimiliano Allegri. This data analysis examines their low pressing intensity, deeper defensive sequences, lack of high turnovers, possession recovery issues and over-reliance on passing for progression.
Recruitment Analysis
Manchester United need greater balance at full-back. This recruitment analysis uses data to assess their current options and identify Lewis Hall, Juan Miranda, Pedro Porro and Marcos Llorente as potential transfer targets.
Data Analysis
With the Premier League heading into its first international break of the 2026/2027 season after five matchweeks, the opening weeks of the campaign have already produced a number of standout midfield performances. Several midfielders have quickly established themselves as important figures for their teams, whether through their ability to
Player Analysis
Barcelona needed more than a goalscorer to replace Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. This data analysis examines Gabriel Jesus’ pressing, counterpressing, penalty-area threat, carrying and progressive play to assess how the Brazilian can fit Hansi Flick’s demanding tactical system.
Data Analysis
Who could strengthen Everton’s attack alongside Thierno Barry? Using seven custom metrics and a 324-striker benchmark, this analysis compares Barry and Balogun with Mateta, Guirassy and Douvikas to assess finishing, movement, aerial threat and recruitment trade-offs.
Data Analysis
Who are the standout attackers in MLS in 2026? We analyse Petar Musa, Nicolás Fernández Mercau, Bruno Caicedo, Georgi Minoungou and Cade Cowell, examining finishing, dribbling, progressive runs and chance creation to identify the league’s most impressive attacking profiles.
Data Analysis
Five teams remain locked in a tight battle for the Eastern Conference playoffs. This MLS 2026 data analysis compares their expected points, attacking identities, build-up approaches and defensive intensity to assess which sides are best equipped to reach the post-season.
Data Analysis
Nashville SC have evolved dramatically under BJ Callaghan. This data analysis examines their younger squad, increased possession, clinical finishing and defensive overperformance to explain their remarkable 2026 MLS rise.
Player Analysis
Carlos Baleba joined Manchester United from Brighton. This scout report analyses his tactical role and skills, key defensive qualities and weaknesses, and how his profile fits alongside Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Kobbie Mainoo.
Data Analysis
This data analysis examines how modern football has reshaped the midfielder profile, focusing on press resistance, vertical progression and versatility through Bruno Guimarães, Frenkie de Jong and other elite examples.