Maand: maart 2021
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Ryan Gauld – Through pass analysis
Ryan Gauld is somewhat of a hype at the moment, and I’ve seen a few pieces on his performances – that’s why I haven’t written about him before. Although it’s not an excuse, I truly think that too many of the same pieces are not innovative and that’s why I didn’t want to write something…
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INSIDE DUTCH ACADEMY SCOUTING
Being a scout or scouting in general is not as easy as it looks like. This is not to blow my own horn, but this is the truth. Not everyone is cut out to be a scout. Whether it is something for you to do or not, I can’t decide that for you – but…
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Case study men’s football Italy: Defending with a 3-1-4-2 in the Italian Primavera
I love to make these analyses of case studies and in this piece I will look at the Italian Primavera or the U19 games of men’s football in Italy. I’ve studied 17 clubs across different levels in the Primavera. Why Primavera?Why the Primavera? This has everything to do with academy football. They are the highest…
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Mees Hoedemakers – 1st Scout report
Perhaps you know a lot about the Keuken Kampioen Divisioe or Dutch Eerste Divisie (2nd tier). Perhaps you don’t. What’s evident is that a few teams are dominating the league and will be up for possible promotion to the Eredivisie. Traditionally, this league has set up great Eredivisie-talent and groomed players for a higher level….
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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 knowledge in data scouting beyond Europe. I’ve realised I haven’t too much with it until know, but this article will…
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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 been, the religious difficulties and violence, and about the customs of the specific area I was located. While I could…