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Data scouting: on the hunt for the best wingers in MLS 2020

Data scouting: on the hunt for the best wingers in MLS 2020
So, the reason why I started this blog was to write articles about the beautiful game from a technical side; looking at data, scouting, coaching and tactical analysis. My second objective was to expand my… Bekijk bericht

Case study Northern-Ireland: Roles in the 5-3-2 formation in U18’s

Case study Northern-Ireland: Roles in the 5-3-2 formation in U18’s
A few of you might know this, but I have done a year abroad in Northern-Ireland. Belfast to be more specific. While studying abroad I’ve learnt a lot about the history of the region I’ve… Bekijk bericht

Mental health in football academies

Mental health in football academies
I’ve been sitting on this particular topic for quite some time now. Why? Well, my experiences do tell me that the topic of mental health is a rather difficult one in the football industry. I… Bekijk bericht

Case study: 4-2-3-1 formation analysis

Case study: 4-2-3-1 formation analysis
My fourth and last case study in Dutch academy football concentrates on formations. More specifically, I’ve looked at two formations used in the U18’s of several clubs. This analysis focuses on the theory of what’s… Bekijk bericht

Data scouting: on the hunt for a complete central midfielder in German 2. Bundesliga

Data scouting: on the hunt for a complete central midfielder in German 2. Bundesliga
It’s time for a data piece again isn’t it? I haven’t written anything on my blog about data and scouting since the beginning of January and it’s time for a new venture. In this article… Bekijk bericht