Tactics

Modern football has evolved dramatically over the last two decades, particularly from a tactical perspective. Coaches have refined their game […]

The 5-3-2 has become one of the most dependable defensive structures in modern football. Far from being a purely reactive

Breaking down a low-block is one of the most demanding problems in modern football. When an opponent defends deep with

“Control” has become one of the most commonly used — and most misunderstood — concepts in modern football analysis. Teams

The 2-2-5-1 formation is not a conventional starting shape but an in-possession attacking structure that appears once a team establishes control in

The 4-1-4-1 is one of the most balanced defensive structures in modern football, combining central compactness with strong horizontal coverage

Few roles in modern football blend creativity, mobility, and spatial intelligence as elegantly as the mezzala. Originally an Italian term, the

Few roles in football carry as much identity, artistry, and historical weight as the trequartista, a position built on creativity, intelligence,

Man-to-man defending is often described in simple terms — each defender marks an assigned opponent. But in modern football, a

Football is rarely random. Even in seemingly chaotic matches, the best teams operate according to pre-established patterns of play: recurring sequences

The 5-4-1 has become one of the most reliable low-block defensive systems in modern football. Once dismissed as an overly

In modern football, the term regista describes a very specific type of midfielder — one who dictates the game from deep, sets