Arsenal has been playing great for most of this season. Mikel Arteta has managed to build a team that plays beautiful and bright football in a combinative style, dominating most of its opponents. In this article, we will analyze how Arsenal plays at both the offensive and defensive phases and highlight the characteristic principles of the team.
Typically, coaches do not pay attention to the individual fundamentals of the goalkeepers as carefully as they usually do when it comes to the other players. Most of the time, they concentrate on the objectives of the players in the defense and attack and do not clarify the expected objectives to the goalkeepers. However, the goalkeeper role cannot be underestimated in both offensive and defensive phases, so we decided to propose some solutions that would help improve the performance of the team.
When it comes to the Brazilian footballer Vinicius Jr., the slogan 'power is nothing without control' couldn't be more fitting. As a player, Vinicius possesses a rare combination of explosive speed and incredible ball control, making him a constant threat to opponents on the field. His dribbling skills and ability to beat defenders one-on-one are particularly impressive, showcasing his exceptional control over the ball. It's no wonder that he has quickly become a key player for Real Madrid and a rising star in the world of football.
Offensive transitions are one of the unfairly underrated topics in nowadays approach to football analysis. Compared to the attack and defense, transitions stay in the shadow. In this article, we explain the different subphases inside offensive transitions and which tactical intentions teams should have for each of them.
Leo Messi has found his new wingman. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner forged a terrific society with Jordi Alba for over a decade at FC Barcelona and he now seems to have found a new partner at the Argentinian national team with Nahuel Molina. The 24-year-old right back from Atletico de Madrid has proven a very solid mutual game understanding with 'La Pulga', becoming the "Hidden Key" for Argentina in the World Cup
What does Griezmann, Morocco and Argentina have to do with Nara Club (Japan)? In this article we talk about the ‘Performance Keys’, as part of the Ekkono Method Pros approach to game models. These concepts help teams elevate their performance throughout the season. At Nara Club (Japan), three performance keys were implemented last season, helping them keep a very solid level throughout the whole season and helped them become champions and promote in the J-League.
Argentina are FIFA World Cup champions after one of the most dramatic finals in history. Many will recall this game as anything we’ve ever seen before, surpassing all of our expectations. Yet, these is so much more details that have escaped the public eye after all the celebrations and World Cup aftermath. As you know, at Ekkono we like to dive much deeper and analyze aspects of the game that are normally never seen. Today we will consequently look into the “Hidden Key” for the Argentinian national team in this final and understand how their tactics and playing style boosted their success against a very impressive France to become FIFA World Cup champions.
The Quarter-final match between the two European powerhouses of France and England gave us a true spectacle, along with the possibility to perform an in-depth dive on how France was able to overcome England through clever tactics and continue their World Cup dream. Along with this analysis, we will also look into similar tactical patterns from the rest of the World Cup semi-finalists. France, Croatia, Morocco and Argentina share this "Hidden Key" that has shaped their playing style and become part of top four teams in the World Cup.
The current West Ham midfielder, born in Rio de Janeiro, has established himself as a player with consistent level in European football. Yet, many don’t seem to appreciate his unique and valuable contributions to the teams he has played for. His role is unfortunately often overseen. Paquetá is a player that tends to strive as an advanced midfielder in a three-man midfield, as this formation allows him to contribute with his flexibility and adaptability to the different game scenarios.
Morocco’s striker has been key for his team during the group stage at Qatar 2022 World Cup. Despite not playing with regularity at Sevilla during this season, En-Nesyri has played all three matches as a starter and played a very important role, both in attack and defense. En-Nesyri, is one of the few strikers in this World Cup edition who have proved to be a true team player, in both phases of the game, providing efforts to help their team elevate their performance.
