Game Intelligence
"When you play a match, it is statistically proven that players actually have the ball 3 minutes on average … So, the most important thing is: what do you do during those 87 minutes when you do not have the ball. That is what determines wether you’re a good player or not." - Johan Cruyff
Sample Analysis Worksheets
As you progress through the different topics below, use these documents to improve your analysis.
Downloadable Blank Pitch
Game Intel: Game Analysis Qs.pdfGame Analysis Questions
Game Intel: Player Actions.pdfPlayer Actions Checklist
Game Intel: Position Specific Qs.pdfPosition-specific Questions
Game Intel_ U9-11 Analysis Questions_ Goal Highlights.pdfHighlight Analysis Questions
Professional Matches
Each high quality match showcases key points of our playing philosophy.
USA v England
World Cup 2019
Brazil v France
World Cup 2006
Portugal v Spain
World Cup 2018
In addition to the options provided above, many more full matches can be found for free at https://fullmatchsports.co/.
Talking Tactics
Playing our brand of exciting, attacking football takes preparation & understanding.
The System
At Arsenal FC of Pittsburgh, we aim to have all our teams play using the same style, philosophy and, when possible, system. By playing the same across teams, it allows for a seamless transition when players move up, down or across player pools.
Defensive Shape
High Press / Repress
Counterattack
Building Out of the Back
Midfield Build-up & Rotational Movement
Breaking Down a Low Block
By Position
Take a deep look at some of the world's best in each position.
Goalkeepers
Roman Burki | Borussia Dortmund
Peter Gulasci | RB Leipzig
Central Defenders
Mats Hummels | Borussia Dortmund
Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool
Outside Backs
Joshua Kimmich | FC Bayern Munich
Benjamin Pavard | VfB Stuttgart
Central Midfielders
FC Bayern Munich Midfield Three
Thiago | FC Bayern Munich
Attacking Midfielders
Kai Havertz | Bayer Leverkusen
Philippe Coutinho | FC Bayern Munich
Wingers
Serge Gnabry | FC Bayern Munich
Jadon Sancho | Borussia Dortmund
Forwards
Erling Haaland | Borussia Dortmund
Luka Jovic | Eintracht Frankfurt
Robert Lewandowski | FC Bayern Munich
Set Pieces
A set piece is a goal-scoring chance or a chance to keep possession.
Free kick deliveries
Corner kicks
Throw-ins
Free kick technique
Highlights: Free kicks
Highlights: Free kicks
Highlights: Free kicks
Highlights: Free kicks
Highlights
Elite examples of different parts of the beautiful game.
Saves
100 Best Saves: 2010-2019
Defending
Assists
Goalscorers
Thierry Henry
Marta
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Sergio Aguero
Alex Morgan
Fernando Torres
Karim Benzema
Cristiano Ronaldo
Team Goals
Manchester City
Arsenal
Barcelona
Premier League