The Eredivisie. The Dutch top tier has been either creating or developing talent, that later go on to play in the top 5 leagues in Europe. Obviously, there are many examples of these success stories, for Dutch plays and foreign players, but that’s not exactly what I’m writing about in this piece. I want to have a closer look at PSV golden boy: Cody Gakpo. … Lees verder SCOUT REPORT – CODY GAKPO
With Owen Wijndal leaving AZ in 2022, it was a big question of who would step up to the plate and make an impact for AZ, as they were continuing to develop. And someone did: Milos Kerkez became a sensation both in the Eredivisie and in the Conference League. This saw him getting his transfer to AFC Bournemouth. In this article, I analyse his performances … Lees verder Milos Kerkez — Scout report 22/23
Tijjani Reijnders has been of the revelations of the Eredivisie 22/23 season and as one the best players too. The AZ midfielder has shown how well he can do in a strong AZ team, that performed great at times — both domestically as also in the Conference League. There have been rumors and everything but confirmation that the midfielder will sign with Milan in Serie … Lees verder Tijjani Reijnders — Scout report 22/23
Who are the best defenders in the Belgian second tier, the Challenger Pro League? In this scouting piece I’m going to look for a central defender with an accent for ball progressing capabilities. There are different types of central defenders, but I’m looking for a profile that fits a central defender who can carry the ball and thinks progressively. The dataThe data used in this … Lees verder DATA SCOUTING BELGIAN CHALLENGER PRO LEAGUE: FINDING A CENTRAL DEFENDER
Okay, maybe that title is too strong. I’m not sure. But I know that using a single data metric to value an off-ball action is incredibly vague and complex. Especially when we look at data, it’s so difficult to quantify pressing activities. So, in this article, I will tell you why I think PPDA isn’t the right metric AND should never be used alone to … Lees verder PPDA SHOULDN’T BE USED TO MEASURE THE PRESSING INTENSITY
It’s happening. Victoria Pelova, arguably the Eredivisie Vrouwen’s best player, is getting her move to the WSL in England. It’s reported that the young attacking player will sign for North London side Arsenal and will become needed in the attacking ranks. But what kind of player is Pelova really? The general public might not know her and if they do know her, it’s from the … Lees verder VICTORIA PELOVA – SCOUT REPORT 2022
Attacking corner routine #1: Real Madrid vs Cadiz In the video above we see Real Madrid in their game against Cadiz. They have a corner from the left and it’s taken by a right-footed player, meaning the ball will swing in towards the goal, rather than swing out away the goalkeeper. Cadiz employs a two-player zonal structure combined with a three-man-marker system. Real Madrid have … Lees verder REAL MADRID SUCCESSFUL CORNERS – SET PIECE ANALYSIS
Whilst we are already a few rounds into the Eredivisie 22/23 season, it’s still very interesting to have a look at the 21/22 season. I’m particularly fond of set piece, attacking corners in particular, and how teams try to generate chances from them. In this analysis I will try to do exactly so. In this analysis, I will attempt to have a look at the … Lees verder SET PIECE ANALYSIS: EXPECTED GOALS ON TARGET (XGOT) IN EREDIVISIE 21/22
The world of women’s football has been growing a lot in the last decade, but we can see another innovative progression after the Euro 2022 in England. We are now at a crossroads in women’s football where investment is growing all across the board, which also means that the margins are becoming smaller and details are much more important. This is also the case in … Lees verder CASE STUDY GOALS ADDED (G+): SOPHIA SMITH IN THE NWSL
We have played 10 games in the Dutch Eredivisie in the 2022/2023 season. Perhaps it’s too early to talk about crucial performances and measuring quality depending on this season alone, but we can look closer to some players and how their first impression is in this season. One of the players I was anxious and excited to see, was Xavi Simons at PSV. Under Ruud … Lees verder XAVI SIMONS – SCOUT REPORT 22/23
Zonal Pressing 