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Built a scouting database for a 4-3-3 with specific archetypes including 800+ U22 players across 25 leagues. Used @BeGriffis Best11scouting. Adjusted score factors in league strength, age, and role dominance. Full interactive dashboard 👇 [link] scoutingdatabase.tiiny.site

A quick snapshot of the standout young talents in Switzerland These three role-based graphics offer a useful statistical snapshot of young players standing out in the Swiss Super League, Challenge League, and 1. Liga Promotion as of March 23, 2026. The sample is filtered to players with at least 900 minutes, covering U22s in the Super League and Challenge League, and U19s in 1. Liga Promotion. With some players having moved in January already or having a move lined up for summer.(Okoh,Adjetey,Vogt) In the Swiss Super League, a few names clearly stand out. J. Hadjam and R. Fernandes are the strongest full-back names across the two role models, while B. Okoh and J. Adjetey post outstanding centre-back scores. In midfield, Metinho, T. Owusu, M. Reichmuth, and A. Bačanin all appear strongly across central roles, while F. Meichtry is one of the most visible attacking names, ranking highly both as an inverted winger and inside forward. Up front, A. Vogt is the most notable striker on the Super League chart. In the Challenge League, K. Henry Bah is the clearest attacking standout, placing at the top of the inverted winger list and also ranking very highly as an inside forward. V. Tritten, L. Frokaj, and D. Derbaci all feature prominently in midfield categories, while J. Fontana and I. Kaloga stand out from full-back areas. In attack, J. Manquant leads the advanced striker list. In 1. Liga Promotion, the most striking names are L. Dalipi, H. Knaak, and C. Fiorini, all of whom stand out strongly in midfield roles. A. Rexhaj is the most visible wide attacking name, while L. Jetzer posts strong scores from full-back. At the back, K. Thermoncy and G. Moreno Vinas stand out, and in goal Y. Morozov is one of the most notable names on the entire chart.

In my view, the most attractive passages of play emerge when a team tilts heavily to one side and compresses space around the ball creating sort of a center of gravity/density(Ballungszentrum in German). You get multiple players operating in close proximity, often aligned diagonally, which naturally opens diagonal progression lanes. From there, it becomes a chain reaction: third-man movements, dummy runs, cortaluz, quick give-and-gos, constant positional rotations. Everything happens over short distances — tight combinations, one-touch exchanges, sharp angles — and that’s what gives it rhythm and unpredictability. But more than that, the game shifts towards the relationships between players. In these moments, it’s less about fixed positions and more about how players connect, read each other, and play off one another. The closer the distances, the more important those connections become. At the same time, this kind of play has an important collective effect: it brings everyone into the game. In more rigid positional structures—especially at lower levels—you often see patterns designed to find specific players in specific pockets, with large parts of the game flowing through them. That can work, but it can also create a sense that not everyone is truly involved. A team, in my opinion, reaches another level when every player feels like a meaningful contributor across phases and spaces. Shared involvement strengthens the collective.

Cesc Fàbregas at Como is one of those coaches who mixes positional and relational styles. Centre-backs and wingers stay more positional, the rest of players combine positional rotations with relational behaviors. Many similarities with Vincent Kompany’s Bayern.

@Ruxiiii4 The beauty of anchors&floaters

@Ruxiiii4 Been thinking the same they currently seem to be at the forefront of tactical/methodological development innovation in Europe. Would also add Henrik Rydström.

Scandinavia keeps producing fascinating coaches with innovative ideas. From Kim Hellberg in Middlesbrough to Kjetil Knutsen at Bodø/Glimt, Jens Berthel Askou at Motherwell, or Karl Aksum at Mjällby. Scandinavian coaches are increasingly shaping the future of the game.

Giacomo Koloto At just 18 years old, Giacomo Koloto (2008) he is the youngest of the trio but already shows the pure striker instincts scouts love. The Swiss-Italian forward has played 8 matches (481 minutes) and scored 2 goals, but the underlying indicators reveal why he is considered a promising prospect. Koloto’s strengths lie in his movement and composure: •71% shot accuracy (5 shots on target from 7 attempts) •46% duel success •55% dribble success rate •7 key passes These numbers suggest a player who is not just a finisher but also capable of linking play and attacking space between defensive lines. Technically clean and comfortable in tight areas, Koloto has mostly operated as a lone number 9, but his mobility and dribbling ability indicate he could also be used well as: •a second striker, •or an inverted forward attacking from wide positions. Physically he is still maturing, and consistency will be the key challenge. But his goal instinct, timing of runs, and confident decision-making already hint at significant upside.

Oscar Kabwit Where Janneh represents physical presence, Oscar Kabwit (2005) offers the opposite profile: speed, versatility, and unpredictability. The DR Congo international has already played 18 matches this season (904 minutes) and contributed 7 goals and 4 assists, demonstrating both finishing ability and creative involvement. Kabwit’s most interesting trait is his two-footedness. Of his 7 goals: •5 were scored with the left foot •2 with the right This ambidexterity, combined with his quick acceleration and top speed, makes him difficult to defend in transition. He is also far more involved in the overall game than a typical young striker: •14 key passes •54 touches in the opposition box •38 ball recoveries •10 interceptions Those defensive numbers are particularly notable. Kabwit presses aggressively and contributes to the first defensive line, suggesting he could thrive in high-pressing systems. Technically he is still raw — reflected in a 64% pass completion rate and a 33% duel success rate — but his profile is that of a dynamic modern forward who can play across the entire front line.

Three Young Strikers Making Waves in Swiss Football Swiss football has become a fertile ground for emerging attacking talent which can be seen with the recent transfer of Alessandro Vogt to Hoffenheim. Across the league this season, several young forwards are beginning to attract attention with their output and stylistic profiles. Among the most intriguing are Omar Janneh, Oscar Kabwit, and Giacomo Koloto.

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Borussia Dortmund securing the long-term future of Felix Nmecha until 2030 is outstanding news for the club. Over the course of this season, Nmecha has developed into one of the most complete central midfielders in European football. His performances have increasingly shown that he belongs among the elite in his position. As a modern box-to-box midfielder, he offers a rare combination of physical dominance, technical quality, and tactical intelligence. What makes Nmecha particularly valuable is his versatility. He is capable of operating as a 6, 8, or 10, adapting to different phases of play and different structures within the team. In Dortmund’s midfield he provides progression, ball security, and vertical threat all at once. One of his most impressive qualities is how difficult he is to press. Nmecha possesses an exceptional ability to evade pressure in tight spaces. A move that has become almost characteristic of his game illustrates this perfectly: he approaches the ball as if to receive it, subtly shifts his body and hips, lets the ball run across his path without touching it, and accelerates away in the opposite direction. With a single movement he eliminates pressure and opens the field in front of him. More broadly, he is an extremely evasive player. His physical attributes—size, strength, and top speed—combined with very clean technique make him extremely difficult to contain. Nmecha scans well, receives with composure, and is able to turn and progress play quickly. When space opens up, he can also carry the ball through pressure himself. With a top speed pushing around 35 km/h, he has the pace to drive past opponents and turn transitions into attacking opportunities. What often goes underappreciated is his end product. Nmecha has powerful finishing ability and the capacity to arrive in advanced positions, adding another dimension to Dortmund’s midfield. Extending his contract sends a clear signal. Borussia Dortmund are building around a player who can anchor their midfield for years to come. If his development continues on this trajectory, Nmecha will not only be a cornerstone of Dortmund’s future but also an important figure for the future of the Germany national football team. #BVB

Bayern Munich’s performance against Atalanta BC offered a clear tactical lesson in how to dismantle aggressive man-to-man pressing systems. Atalanta’s defensive structure, shaped by the principles long associated with Gian Piero Gasperini before Palladino, relies on direct references. Each player is responsible for an opponent, and defensive stability comes from those relationships being clear and constant. When those references disappear, the system begins to lose its foundations. That is precisely what Bayern’s fluid positional rotations achieved. Throughout the match, Bayern repeatedly altered their positional structure. Instead of maintaining fixed attacking positions, players constantly exchanged roles and spaces. This movement forced Atalanta’s defenders into a series of difficult decisions: whether to follow their direct opponent far away from their natural zone or to pass the player on to a teammate. Both options created problems. When Atalanta defenders followed their marker, the team’s defensive compactness began to stretch. Players were dragged into areas of the pitch where they were less comfortable, and the defensive structure lost its cohesion. When defenders hesitated or passed the assignment on, Bayern temporarily created free players between the lines or in build-up. Those short moments of uncertainty were enough to break the press. One sequence before Bayern’s third goal illustrated the scale of their positional freedom. Serge Gnabry appeared almost on the left edge of Bayern’s own penalty area during the build-up phase. A winger occupying such a deep position forces the opposition marker into an immediate dilemma: follow him over a distance of nearly sixty metres and disrupt the defensive shape, or allow him to receive the ball freely and help Bayern progress the play. Situations like this occurred repeatedly during the match. Bayern’s rotations also created frequent mismatches during marking transitions. As Atalanta attempted to switch assignments between defenders, small timing gaps emerged. In high-level football, this hesitation can open the door for progressive passes, overloads or shots. The result was a growing cognitive and physical strain on Atalanta’s man-oriented system. The more Bayern rotated, the more difficult it became for Atalanta players to maintain clarity over who they were responsible for and how long they should follow their marker. Players were dragged out of familiar zones, defensive distances increased, and the pressing structure began to fragment. By constantly moving the players instead of simply moving the ball, they removed the reference points on which Atalanta’s defensive organisation depends. Against rigid man-to-man systems, that kind of fluidity can be decisive. Bayern’s rotational play yesterday provided a textbook example of how positional flexibility and intelligent movement can destabilise even one of Europe’s most aggressive pressing sides. #AtalantaBayern #FCB #UCL

@Complaxes You should show the entire scene including him clearly playing the ball instead of clipping only after his foot rolls over the ball. But I guess you only want your narrative not actually talk about the scene

This was NOT given a red card for Nico Schlotterbeck. In fact, the referee initially didn’t even called it a foul.

@simon___13 @Felix_Becker_ Da gebe ich dir recht dachte Frage bezieht sich auf warum jemand zum BVB kommen sollte

@MindtheFootball @Felix_Becker_ Honeneß hätte sicherlich Lust auf den BVB aber der VFB wird ihn niemals an Dortmund abgeben. Guirassy und Anton hatten eine Ausstiegsklausel

Warum kommen die Leute immer wieder mit Trainer Vorschlägen an, von dene kein einziger zum BVB kommen würde? #bvb

@simon___13 @Felix_Becker_ Gleiche Logik hätte auch für Kobel Anton Guirassy gelten können weil Dortmund ein wesentlich grösserer Verein ist

@Felix_Becker_ Nie im leben. Was soll Xabi Alonso beim BVB und Honeß hat in Stuttgart noch Vertrag bis 2028 warum sollte der VFB den an eine direkten Konkurrenten abgeben?

Massive credit to Fabio Silva tonight. 95th-minute equaliser against Leipzig. After weeks of limited minutes. After waiting. After staying ready. Every time he comes on, he gives everything. He attacks every ball, presses relentlessly, and never hides. Always smiling. Always encouraging. Always bringing positive energy to the group. For his size, he’s technically very clean and agile. Comfortable linking play, dropping into pockets, turning under pressure and driving at the back line. He combines physical presence with real pace and intensity. That’s why moments like this feel deserved. Patience. Work rate. Mentality. And now: his first Bundesliga goal. Fully earned. #BVB

@Sky_Marlon89 Jetzt wo man die Bilder nochmal sieht… Jeder der mal Fussball gespielt hat muss die Szene einmal sehen und braucht nicht mal eine slomo einzige Frage ist rot oder Gelb

Jetzt, wo man die Bilder nach dem Spiel nochmal sieht: #Adeyemi wird klar unten an der Wade getroffen. Körper reingeschoben hin oder her. Der „Wischer“ an der Wade ist entscheidend. Klarer Elfmeter für mich, den der #VAR hätte sehen müssen. #BVB

2/2 #BVB v Atalanta thoughts Further forward, Maxi Beier deserves praise. A few weeks ago, many people doubted whether he would establish himself as a starter in this crucial phase of the season. But he has picked up his level. What stands out is his tremendous energy and pace in both directions for the entire time he’s on the pitch. For someone in his position, that work rate is outstanding. There are not many similar profiles who work that hard and constantly attack the space in behind. Pure work ethic, no ego. He runs straight toward goal, always looking to get in behind, always stretching the line. Now he’s getting rewarded for the shift he always puts in. The effort was always there. Now the goal contributions are coming as well. And that’s exactly the kind of player Dortmund fans love to see. Julian Brandt is also benefiting from the more fluid and rotational approach. He has more freedom to roam, to drop deeper, and to connect play. He doesn’t have to constantly attack the space in behind. Instead, he drops, links players, and gets more involved in triangles and third-man combinations. That suits him much better. And because he drops, Beier can attack the depth more often. That dynamic works well. And then there’s Serhou Guirassy. As Niko Kovač said in a press conference, He really looks like Dortmund’s life insurance again. The way he drops off, links play, retains the ball, or draws fouls under the highest pressure is top level. He constantly has a defender in his back, and still he can lay the ball off with one touch — right foot, left foot, chest, header, it doesn’t matter. He connects the game cleanly. There were a few games where he looked a bit sluggish, maybe overworked. The technique wasn’t as clean. He lost balls more often and sometimes forced things too much. Now he looks light-footed again. More evasive. The steps are softer. The ball doesn’t get stuck anymore. The penalty box instincts are back. He’s not forcing actions. He’s flowing again. Seven goal contributions in his last four games. That’s him back at his level. Among the best strikers in world football. And he also benefits from this more fluid and more dominant Dortmund approach. Overall, this match wasn’t just about winning. It showed that Dortmund are improving in all phases. More solutions in possession. Better control of the key defensive spaces. Clear roles. And players finding their form within a more stable structure. That’s what stood out tonight.

1/2 #BVB Dortmund vs Atalanta – Some First Leg Thoughts This game showed something important. Not just the result, but how Dortmund are developing within the different phases of the game. Earlier in the season, they had the same problems again and again. In possession, they were often too static against man-marking and high-pressing opponents. They didn’t find consistent solutions. Meanwhile, they‘re much more fluid. More rotations and counter movements in all phases of play. Kobel is more involved in the build-up, now outside the box next to CCB as well. In general, they just have more answers. In Zone 1 and Zone 2, you can clearly see improvement. In Zone 3, they still sometimes lack the ability to create a lot of clear-cut open-play chances. That’s still not perfect. But overall, they are improving in all three zones. Out of possession, there was another clear step forward. Earlier in the season, the space in front of the wing-backs was a big problem. Opponents had too much room to attack there. Now, it looks much better. The ball-side wing-back pushes out toward the ball carrier, and the rest of the back five shifted through. Forming a provisional back four behind the pressure. That coordination looks much cleaner and more stable. Individually, there were a few key performances. Anton has to be praised. He was the leader, communicator, and enforcer in the back line. He had a very good game, even with the yellow card situation. Luca Regiani also deserves mention. He’s 18 years old, made his starting XI debut on the weekend, and now had his first Champions League start. He played almost 70 minutes with a yellow card and was really solid. On the ball, he looks comfortable for his age. He uses both feet, doesn’t hide under pressure, and stays involved. He’s not flawless, but that’s normal. What stands out is that he doesn’t disappear. Against the ball, he was very aggressive stepping out, often following his direct opponent 10, 15, even 20 meters in front of the back line. He showed very good situational awareness in those moments. Bensebaini was rock solid again. Strong tackler on the ground, comfortable on the ball, always reliable. In midfield, the double pivot of Jobe Bellingham and Felix Nmecha is becoming very important in this 3-4-3 system. They’ve now started 8 games in a row together, and you can see the understanding. Jobe currently shines more against the ball. A lot of tackles, a lot of ground covered, very intense, even the most duels won tonight. He gives you relentless energy in both directions with his offensive influence increasing game for game. Nmecha is the more expressive counterpart. The way he can evade pressure with his body movement, combined with his technique, vision, ball striking, football IQ, physicality, athleticism, and speed, is outstanding. He has to be in the conversation for one of the best number eights in the world at the moment. Both are the definition of modern box-to-box players. For this system, they are almost the ideal pairing. On the wings, Daniel Svensson and Julian Ryerson were again like the Duracell rabbits. Up and down for 90 minutes, throwing themselves into every duel. Ryerson especially has been outstanding over the last few weeks. Six assists in his last three games. That shows the output. His in-swing corners and his crosses are a real weapon. There was always criticism that he’s not the most technical player. But he actually has a really clean, solid technique. Maybe not flashy, but very reliable. Combined with his energy, pace, stamina, and defensive strength, he’s the complete package. For me, he’s generally one of the best right-backs or right wing-backs in the world right now.