2026-27 has arguably been Kai Havertz's best season yet, even despite only scoring 3 goals in his 9 matches. Here is why the German international continues to thrive this season, and why he's keeping Viktor Gyökeres out of the team. themastermindsite.com/2026/1…
Jude Bellingham is one of the world's best players. His brother Jobe has had to watch all of that from the shadows. But after a fantastic run of games, Jobe Bellingham is emerging as Borussia Dortmund's next superstar. themastermindsite.com/2026/1…
A lot has evolved since I first shared my approach to watching football matches for tactical analyses four years ago. Here are some of my updated processes and systems as to how I analyze football matches, teams, and players. themastermindsite.com/2026/1…
Rest-defense is about so much more than what happens "behind the ball". I analyze the top 3 clubs in the Premier League right now, and how they're utilizing a minimalistic rest-defense approach to prioritize their attacking combinations. themastermindsite.com/2026/1…
Always playing on the edge, getting in the face of the opponents, and dancing his way through celebrations, Cunha is the fighting spirit that can bring United out of a slump. themastermindsite.com/2026/1…
With so many standout young players to start the season, I wanted to analyze the very best. Here are three of the standout U23 players to start the 2026-27 season. themastermindsite.com/2026/1…
You have to feel bad for players like Elliot Anderson who have just joined Manchester City, only to have the whole thing implode. He's been highly influential to their unbeaten start. Here's what potentially happens next for a player like Anderson now. themastermindsite.com/2026/1…
@TotalAnalysis is a massive platform that should have the resources to do the appropriate fact-checking and due diligence to prevent something like this from happening. Really surprised to see this from them!
Canada's first fixtures since the World Cup revealed a team with continued hunger, and much strength in depth. Here is what we learned from Canada’s wins against Chile and Peru. themastermindsite.com/2026/1…
In the month of September, Pascal Groß has arguably been the best midfielder in the division. He's put up 3 goals and 3 assists to start this season, helping to lead Brighton's charge up the table. Here is what makes the German so special. themastermindsite.com/2026/0…
It's not just the goals or the big wins. Brighton have been the most fun to watch. One of the last remaining press and possess teams, they're operating with tactically complex principles full of intrigue. Here is my analysis of Hürzeler's Brighton so far. themastermindsite.com/2026/0…
One week ago, I explored several issues with Chelsea’s 3-4-2-1 system under Xabi Alonso. All of it held true again today against Brentford. themastermindsite.com/2026/0…
It's been 4 Premier League matches for Xabi Alonso at Chelsea, and already, the Blues are much more fun. They're scoring goals, have the most harmonious front three in the league, and a tactically complex 3-4-2-1. Here is an analysis of Alonso's team. themastermindsite.com/2026/0…
Quick, vertical counter attacks, Nico Gonzalez looping passes out from the back, and goals galore from so many names that went missing last season. Here is an analysis of Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle so far this season. themastermindsite.com/2026/0…






