Tag: Teresa Abelleira

How I analyze defensive midfielders for pro clubs with Role Continuity

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Canadian Premier League, Data Analysis, Defensive Midfield, Player Analysis, Recruitment & Scouting

In 2022, I established my 'Role Continuity Evaluation System', on the basis that players should be assessed by the metrics and traits important to their specific role on the pitch. Through this understanding, players are then classified into what is now 20 different roles, and assessed accordingly to see how they stack up to other players fulfilling the same player type. Here is an explanation of my scouting & analysis system, why I've coined it 'Role Continuity', and how I use the system to analyze defensive midfielders.

Women’s World Cup 2023 – Team of the Tournament

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Women's Football

This summer's Women's World Cup has been full of drama and entertainment, with several big hitters going out early, and under-established sides making deep runs into the competition. Tournament hosts Australia have certainly made their mark, and the competition on the other side of the bracket with the likes of Sweden, Netherlands and Spain has never been at a higher level. Ahead of the final, we select our Team of the Tournament for the 2023 Women's World Cup!

Spain – Women’s World Cup 2023 – Tactical Analysis

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Masterclasses, Team Analysis, Women's Football

With the likes of Aitana Bonmatí, Mariona Caldentey, and Ona Batlle back in the fold following the dispute, Spain have been firmly on fire at the World Cup. They've lost just one game in their possession-heavy flamboyance, a 4-0 loss to the counter-attacking genius of Japan in the group stage. Since then, Vilda's team have been untouchable, and now prepare for a World Cup Final. Here is a tactical analysis of Spain at the 2023 Women's World Cup.