John ZuidemaNuri Şahin’s AntalyasporNuri Şahin has officially transitioned to managing, about a year ago I looked at his old tactics to see what he’s been up to.Jul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
John ZuidemaInvestigating Ball-Striking: ShootingUsing Dominik Szoboszlai, Kai Havertz, Yann Kouemi and myself, the complicated topic of ball-striking in shooting is unpacked.Jul 4, 20232Jul 4, 20232
John ZuidemaJulien Duranville Player AnalysisBorussia Dortmund has (allegedly) signed a 16 year old from Anderlecht, which probably means we should pay attention…Jan 26, 2023Jan 26, 2023
John ZuidemaLet’s Talk About Scouting BiasesRecently I became self aware of how much I had developed a ‘mental game model’ and it’s subsequent impact on the way that I perceive…Jan 15, 20231Jan 15, 20231
John ZuidemaDarwin Núñez, FinishingIt’s been a long time since player was so heavily under a microscope in the manner which Darwin Núñez is at the moment.Dec 27, 20222Dec 27, 20222
John ZuidemaPragmatism, Communication, PragmatismDyche is definitely a pragmatic manager… just not because of why you think.Sep 1, 20221Sep 1, 20221
John ZuidemaExpanding on the Concept of Technical EmpathyArsène Wenger talks in his book about technical empathy, but stops there. Could he have discussed the idea of tactical empathy as well?May 27, 20222May 27, 20222
John ZuidemaHugo Ekitike Player AnalysisFor the next few decades, we will probably continue to hear the same quip over and over. “___ is the next Mbappe!” has become the new “___…May 23, 20221May 23, 20221
John ZuidemaThe Erling Haaland DilemmaDoes signing a good player always make one team better? And does losing a good player always make one team worse?May 11, 2022May 11, 2022
