Category: Player Analysis
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Alexander Isak: Dortmund’s prodigy firing Willem II to success
Those of you who were lucky enough to watch Zlatan Ibrahimović at Ajax will remember just how much of a force he was in the Netherlands. His power and height contrasted with his grace and technique, but it worked. One of the best young strikers to come out of Sweden since Ibrahimović is 19-year-old Alexander Isak. Their similarities…
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Achraf Hakimi and the development of the full-back position
It was slightly surprising to see Borussia Dortmund dominating the Bundesliga in the first half of the season. Under Swiss coach Lucien Favre Dortmund were not only successful but also playing beautiful football, led by stars such as Paco Alcacer, Axel Witsel, Marco Reusand the young Jadon Sancho. Sancho is still playing to an extremely high level, while Reus is injured and…
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Jadon Sancho vs Vinicius Junior: We prove who is the better wonderkid
If you put PSG’s Kylian Mbappe to one side for a moment, there are two other young, attacking wonderkids setting their respective divisions alight this season. Having moved to Germany from Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho has been an integral part of BVB rising to the top of the Bundesliga where they currently have a…
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Can Coman and Gnabry Fill Robben and Ribery’s Boots at Bayern Munich?
“Franck Ribery joined Bayern Munich in 2007” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by az1172 Bundesliga big boys Bayern Munich are virtually certain to go into the winter break behind pace-setters Borussia Dortmund in the title race this season, and come what may it looks like its the last campaign for two of their longest serving stars. Former France winger Franck Ribery is…
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Achraf Hakimi: Dortmund’s explosive prospect
This article was originally published on our dedicated football analysis site, totalfootball.com. Borussia Dortmund are having a vintage season. They finished the first half confidently at the top of the league after beating closest challengers Borussia Monchengladbach 2-1 before the break. Manager Lucien Favre brought in a number of players that have helped to transform the team. One…
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Jacob Bruun Larsen: Denmark and Dortmund’s latest prospect
This post originally featured on our comprehensive world football analysis sister site, totalfootballanalysis.com. Borussia Dortmund’s Danish forward Jacob Bruun Larsen has made a silent but substantial impact this season. At only 20 years old, he’s managed to establish himself in Dortmund’s starting line-up without the same hype and fan-fare as Chelsea-bound Christian Pulisic and Jadon…
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Tactical Analysis: Manuel Akanji, Dortmund’s Established Swiss Star
Manuel Akanji joined Borussia Dortmund approximately one year ago from Swiss giants F.C. Basel. The Swiss starlet, whom Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool were also chasing, immediately established himself in Dortmund’s starting line-up following his €18 million move to the Signal Iduna Park. Peter Stoeger’s side were bereft of defensive options as they only had Sokratis and Omer…
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Axel Witsel: The key to Dortmund’s transition
This post was originally featured on our network website which covers players, matches and more involving football – totalfootballanalysis.com. Lucien Favre’s return to the Bundesliga has been nothing short of a revelation. His team are playing a dynamic, exciting and progressive style of football that has captured the imagination. His appointment in time for the…
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Marco Reus: Captain Fantastic Leading Dortmund’s Resurgence
This post was originally featured on our network website which covers players, matches and more involving football – totalfootballanalysis.com. 2017/18 proved to be a pretty depressing season for Borussia Dortmund as Bayern Munich cruised to the title unchallenged, once again. The main reason for their poor performances was the departure of Thomas Tuchel at the…
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Paco Alcacer: A Clinical Start to Life in Dortmund
On the 30th of August 2016, F.C. Barcelona signed Paco Alcacer for €30 million from Spanish rivals Valencia. The move came after years of steady development, as he went from a promising youth prospect to one of the most talented forwards in La Liga. What followed, however, was a less than spectacular, as Alcacer failed to…