Independent Opposition Analysis
Liverpool in the 2019 Champions League Final
How Liverpool won the final with 39% possession. A compact 4-5-1, direct play from the back and pressing on clear cues.
- Shape
- Build-up
- Pressing
- Transitions
Player & Talent Scouting
Scouting and opposition analysis share one discipline: describe what you saw, explain why it matters and make a recommendation someone can act on.
Player Reports
Player reports are written evidence, not a single number. Each one covers the profile, technical, tactical, physical and behavioural observations, strengths, development areas, positional suitability, game-model fit and a projection.
Recommendation scale
Monitor
Interesting profile. Keep watching over more matches before acting.
Further Assessment
Strong indicators. Needs live viewing or a second scout's opinion.
Strong Interest
Clear fit for the role and level. Recommend progressing.
Opposition Analysis
Every opposition report covers the same areas so staff know where to look.
All reportsTeam Structure
Base formation and how it changes in and out of possession.
Build-Up
Goal kicks, first phase, progression routes and rotations.
Attacking Organisation
Chance creation, final-third patterns, width and box occupation.
Defensive Organisation
Block height, compactness and defensive tendencies.
Pressing
Triggers, responsibilities and where the press can be broken.
Attacking Transition
First actions after a regain.
Defensive Transition
Reaction after losing the ball.
Set Pieces
Attacking and defensive corners, free kicks and second phases.
Key Players
Players with major tactical influence.
Strengths
Repeatable behaviours that consistently produce an advantage.
Vulnerabilities
Repeatable behaviours an opponent can exploit.
Proposed Game Plan
How I would prepare a team to play against them.
Football Data Analysis
Data supports observation; it does not replace it. Every chart I publish answers one question: what does this mean in football terms?
Question first
Start with a football question, then choose the metric that answers it.
Context always
Opponent strength, game state and minutes played change what a number means.
Check with video
A number points to where to look. The footage confirms or rejects it.